ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV)

Do you live or work in Arlington, or do you simply come to shop or visit family or friends? As someone who has a disability, is accessible, affordable and reliable transportation essential for you to live an independent, productive and fulfilling life? You’re not alone! ECNV and Arlington County are partnering to host two listening sessions for members of the disability community on December 4, 2024 at the County Building in CourtHouse. Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Location: Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 Choose a Time: 1pm-3pm: Conf. Rm. 216 or 6-8 p.m. in Conf. Rm. 311 (Food served: Dinner and beverages) To RSVP and request reasonable accommodations, such as an ASL interpreter or CART, or a language interpreter, please contact Nate Graham, public engagement specialist by phone at 703-814-5887 (call or text) or via email at [email protected]. Requests for accommodation should be made no later than November 27, 2024. For questions or more information You can also contact Doris Ray at ECNV at [email protected] or call 703.673.4489 (Voice/Relay).

Happy Wednesday DC Deaf Moviegoers & Allies! There are open captioned screenings in Washington, DC and around Northern VA this coming week, November 29 - December 5, 2024! Read more at this link (https://lnkd.in/e-NMNYPz). #DeafMovies #OpenCaptions #WashingtonDC #Moviegoers

ECNV will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday. #Thanksgiving2024 #HolidayClosure #ThanksgivingBreak #ECNVClosed #ThanksgivingHoliday

Sensory friendly Thanksgiving activities for adults could include: playing calming games like "gratitude bingo," creating a quiet space with calming textures and sounds, participating in gentle crafts like fall-themed coloring, taking a nature walk, listening to relaxing music, and enjoying low-sensory cooking activities like preparing simple side dishes with familiar ingredients. Click through the various things you can do to create a sensory-friendly Thanksgiving holiday for family and friends with disabilities. ?? #SensoryFriendlyThanksgiving #CalmingActivities #GratitudeBingo #GentleCrafts #NatureWalk #RelaxingMusic #LowSensoryCooking #ThanksgivingForAll #MindfulThanksgiving #InclusiveCelebration ??

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55 and 87 will operate on Sunday schedules Thursday Nov. 28. On Friday Nov. 29, ART 41, 42, 45, 51, 55 77 and 87 will operate on Saturday schedules. For more service information, visit https://lnkd.in/e4ay_A5K. #ThanksgivingTransit #ARTService #HolidaySchedules #PublicTransport #ArlingtonTransit

On Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day), all routes operate with Sunday service and DASH’s Administrative offices will be closed. On Friday, November 29, 2024, all routes operate with regular weekday service and DASH’s Administrative offices will be closed. For more service information, visit www.dashbus.com. #Thanksgiving2024 #DASHBus #PublicTransport #HolidayService #TransitUpdates

Coming to Netflix next month,? “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World (2024)” is a Netflix Original from Julio Palacio about a teenage girl who has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism.? ?? Watch the trailer:? https://lnkd.in/eHCKRWBs It will premiere on the streamer on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.? #MakaylasVoice #NetflixOriginal #AutismAwareness #ComingSoon #TeenDrama

#LoudounTransit will have the following bus service changes for November 27, 2024 through November 29, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. For more information, please visit loudoun.gov/buschanges. Wednesday:? November 27, 2024 - All bus service will operate on a regular schedule. Thursday,? November 28, 2024 - No Bus Service Friday,? November 29, 2024 -? All Paratransit and Local Bus Service will maintain regular operation hours (including routes serving the Silver Line).? No Loudoun County Courthouse Shuttle.? No Commuter Bus Service.? For more information, please visit loudoun.gov/buschanges. #LoudounTransit #Thanksgiving2024 #BusServiceChanges #PublicTransit #LoudounCounty

Fairfax Connector service information for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday,? November 28 and Friday,? November 29, 2024!? Thanksgiving, 11/28, Sunday Service Day After, 11/29, Holiday Weekday Service For more information, please visit:? https://lnkd.in/eP3-fNwA #Thanksgiving2024 #FairfaxConnector #HolidayService #PublicTransport #ThanksgivingTravel

Holiday Service for Thanksgiving Holiday, November 28, 2024 for WMATA. Metro service information for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024! All subscription trips will be canceled on Thursday.? Customers wishing to travel on the holiday should make a separate?reservation?online?or by calling 301-562-5360 (TTY 301-588-7535).?? For more information, please visit:? https://lnkd.in/eJn_Bnik #ThanksgivingMetro #HolidayTravel #MetroService #Thanksgiving2024 #PublicTransport