Thriving Solo is a training series for people with disabilities who want to live on their own. These classes will help participants build skills and understanding in the key areas of living independently: cooking and meal preparation, daily routine, stress management, travel training, budgeting and money management, self-advocacy, and more! Classes will be led by ECNV’s Independent Living Specialists and include both classroom instruction, group activities, and hands on experiences and field trips. These classes are led by and for people with disabilities and participants will also participate alongside peers and develop social skills and build relationships as they work through the course.

ECNV is a Center for Independent Living led by people with disabilities who provide advocacy and services to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia. Training sessions will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons for two consecutive weeks.

2026 Course Dates:

Mar 30-Apr 3: Spring Break Camp Session

• Cancelled

June 22-July 1: Summer Session

• Registration Open!

• Registration Closes June 1

  • Participation is reserved for those 14 – 22 years old

Dec 7-16: Winter Session

• Registration Opens Aug 18, 2026

• Registration Closes Nov 15

Upcoming class schedule is listed below. See flyer for more information.