Rob Hudson is a Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellow, and Community Outreach Associate for The Arc of Northern Virginia. Rob’s advocacy on behalf of his daughter, Schuyler, who has a rare disorder called polymicrogyria, has guided his personal philosophy for the past twenty years. We find ourselves in the midst […]
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Tending our Gardens
Rob Hudson is a Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellow, and Community Outreach Associate for The Arc of Northern Virginia. Rob’s advocacy on behalf of his daughter, Schuyler, who has a rare disorder called polymicrogyria, has guided his personal philosophy for the past twenty years. I like to imagine we’re all […]
Building the Family Village
Rob Hudson is a Frank Trippett Advocacy and Outreach Fellow, and Community Outreach Associate for The Arc of Northern Virginia. Rob’s advocacy on behalf of his daughter, Schuyler, who has a rare disorder called polymicrogyria, has guided his personal philosophy for the past twenty years. The day I learned that I […]
Expanded First Responder event continues building bridges with the disability community
For staff and disability advocates at The Arc of Northern Virginia, the benefits of a First Responders event are clear. These events are designed to introduce people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to emergency situations with first responders in a controlled environment. Real world encounters with law enforcement and fire/rescue responders are inevitable, after all. […]
Perspective in Advocacy: A Conversation – Part I
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. […]
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 […]
Summer Tech Camp gives participants real-world support and social connection
Technology has become a critical component of improving the lives of people with disabilities. Advances in mobile technology, GPS, speech augmentation and instructional programs have opened doors to individuals looking for more and better supports to enable more independent lives. The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Technology for Independent Living team has again brought […]