ECNV - ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia

ECNV - ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia The ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is a non-residential community resource and advocacy center run by and for persons with disabilities

The ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is a community resource and advocacy center run by and for persons with disabilities. ECNV’s mission is to END dependence by empowering people with disabilities to live independently. We are a cross-disability organization and work with people of all ages who have every type of disability. Founded in 1982, ECNV is one of 15 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Virginia. There are over 400 CILs nationwide. ECNV serves Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church. Most of our services are provided at no cost. ECNV provides the five core services of every CIL:
Advocacy
Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Training
Peer Mentoring
Transitioning

Your perspective is a gift 🎁 —now you might get one too!We’re gathering input from people with disabilities (14–22) and ...
12/13/2025

Your perspective is a gift 🎁 —now you might get one too!

We’re gathering input from people with disabilities (14–22) and their families to help build stronger, more inclusive opportunities across Virginia. Complete our survey and join a focus group to make a real impact.

💸 You’ll be entered for a $50 gift card raffle as a thank-you!

12/13/2025

Smiles, celebration, and holiday spirit! 🎄 ECNV enjoyed a joyful holiday party surrounded by our amazing staff. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Happy Friday DC Deaf Moviegoers & Allies! There are open captioned screenings in Washington, DC and around Northern VA t...
12/12/2025

Happy Friday DC Deaf Moviegoers & Allies! There are open captioned screenings in Washington, DC and around Northern VA this coming week, December 12-18, 2025!

Read more at this link (https://tinyurl.com/captionmovies-dec12-18-2025).

🙏🏽In an effort to embrace and welcome the neurodiverse members of the community, Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA, ...
12/12/2025

🙏🏽In an effort to embrace and welcome the neurodiverse members of the community, Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA, will be hosting a monthly Sensory Mass on the second Sunday of every month. The next mass will be on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Father Jordan Evans. All are welcome to attend! A special invitation is extended to any person in need of sensory accommodations. 🙏🏼

More information is available at these links:

🔗https://nativityburke.org/sensory-mass/
🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/14VrvdaN7iV/

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is exploring how to prepare for and use Connected and Automated Vehicle...
12/12/2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is exploring how to prepare for and use Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) to better serve individuals who may face transportation challenges.

VDOT especially welcomes input from Vulnerable Road Users, such as:
🔶 People with mobility challenges
🔶 Individuals who are blind or have low vision
🔶 People who are deaf or hard of hearing
🔶 Older adults
🔶 Cyclists and pedestrians

Take the Survey: https://publicinput.com/vdotcavquestionnaire

Other Languages are available using Google Translate.

Article | Ed Roberts, hero of Berkeley’s disability rights movement, gets his first biography. Read more at this link ...
12/12/2025

Article | Ed Roberts, hero of Berkeley’s disability rights movement, gets his first biography. Read more at this link (https://www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/08/independent-man-ed-roberts-fight-for-disability-rights-scot-danforth-messiahs-meshugganahs-misanthropes-and-mysteries-bob-levin-future-is-collective-niloufar-khonsari-like-human-janet-goldberg-drea).

The book, “An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights” is available to purchase as a Hardcover, or an ebook at this link (https://www.ucpress.edu/books/an-independent-man/hardcover).

Webinar | Legal Rights and Self-Advocacy in Reproductive Care will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:30pm. Join AC...
12/12/2025

Webinar | Legal Rights and Self-Advocacy in Reproductive Care will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:30pm.

Join ACCESS Reproductive Justice and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) to learn about your legal rights, current challenges in today’s legal landscape, and where to turn for support.

Registration is available at this link (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yAnytDq6TxGa5yAJz7EQOg #/registration).

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1550 Crystal Drive Suite #810
Arlington, VA
22202

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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