I’m Rob Hudson, Communications Associate at The Arc of Northern Virginia. It’s my privilege to work closely with Joe Albert, the 2022 Inaugural Recipient of the Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellowship here at The Arc of Northern Virginia. Joe is a 2020 graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Political Science. […]
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Ensure DD Waiver Users Don’t Lose Services Based on Other Benefits
Earlier this year, The Arc of Northern Virginia launched The Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellowship, and Joe Albert was hired as our first Fellow. In this series of articles, Joe shares his perspectives on the Legislative Agenda items for the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session. ———- Legislative Agenda […]
Allow the Voices of ALL the People to Be Heard and COUNT
Earlier this year, The Arc of Northern Virginia launched The Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellowship, and Joe Albert was hired as our first Fellow. In this series of articles, Joe shares his perspectives on the Legislative Agenda items for the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session. ———- Legislative Agenda […]
The Arc of Northern Virginia Announces New Executive Director
Melissa Heifetz chosen to lead respected disability advocacy organization The Arc of Northern Virginia is very pleased to announce the selection of Melissa Heifetz as our next Executive Director. Ms. Heifetz is an experienced leader of non-profit organizations, and a passionate and dedicated advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She will assume […]
We Salute and Celebrate Family Caregivers
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. This observation offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for family […]
November’s Transition Lunch & Learn Sessions
Here is the schedule for November’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions: November 2nd 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table Join giving you the chance to ask your questions and learn from the answers to other’s questions. November 16th Lunch & Learn with The Arc of Northern Virginia’s […]
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Observed annually NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present. The observance also showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. This effort to educate the public about the issues related to disability and employment began in 1945, when Congress enacted Public […]
Perspective: My First 60 Days as a Fellow
Earlier this year, The Arc of Northern Virginia launched The Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellowship, and Joe Albert was hired as our first Fellow. In this article, Joe shares some observations from his time on the job so far. ———- I became a fellow at the Arc of Northern Virginia in July […]
October’s Transition Lunch & Learn Sessions
Here is the schedule for October’s Transition Lunch & Learn sessions: October 5th 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn – Open Round-Table Join giving you the chance to ask your questions and learn from the answers to other’s questions. October 19th Lunch & Learn with a Supported Decision Making Expert […]
Emergency Interaction event allows disability community to practice encounters with law enforcement and fire/rescue personnel
According to Time Magazine, people with disabilities or who are experiencing episodes of mental illness likely comprise between one-third and one-half of total police shooting fatalities. Compliance with law enforcement can present many challenges for members of the disability community, whose anxiety is also likely to exacerbate an already stressful situation. These encounters with law […]