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PBV and LIHTC Waitlists Open Sept. 8 for Kinship at Kindred

September 2, 2026| Home Page, Housing|

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will open Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Low-Income... Read More → PBV and LIHTC Waitlists Open Sept. 8 for Kinship at Kindred

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Disability Voting Rights Awareness from TCC and VB Voter Registration and Elections Office

August 28, 2026| Elections, Events, Home Page|

In recognition of Disability Voting Rights Week in September, the Tidewater Community College Office of... Read More → Disability Voting Rights Awareness from TCC and VB Voter Registration and Elections Office

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Know Before You Vote – Understand Virginia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments

August 27, 2026| Elections, Events, Home Page|

Before heading to the polls, get informed. Join the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area for a... Read More → Know Before You Vote – Understand Virginia’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments

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September 2026 Newsletter

August 24, 2026| Newsletters|

The August 2026 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded below in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format. A... Read More → September 2026 Newsletter

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Important Changes Coming to SNAP and Medicaid

August 20, 2026| Alerts, Benefits|

New federal rules are changing some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements and... Read More → Important Changes Coming to SNAP and Medicaid

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July 28 – August 3: NRHA to Open Project-Based Voucher and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Waitlists

July 31, 2026| Housing|

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will open Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Low-Income... Read More → July 28 – August 3: NRHA to Open Project-Based Voucher and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Waitlists

August 2026 Newsletter

July 24, 2026| Newsletters|

The August 2026 Newsletter can be viewed or downloaded below in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format.... Read More → August 2026 Newsletter

Archived newspaper article that reads: CONGRESS A Crawl-In At the Capitol There had never been such a sight at the entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of disabled people abandoned their wheelchairs and crawled up the steep stone steps on knees, elbows and backs. The climb was not really necessary. The Capitol is equipped with ramps and elevators for wheelchairs. But the point was to rally support for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which would require public buildings and transportation systems to accommodate the disabled. One major obstacle to passage of the bill is the fear of small-business groups that it might be amended to allow disabled people to bring damage suits if they are discriminated against. To prevent an avalanche of court cases, the Justice Department has urged Congress to specify the circumstances under which the disabled could sue for damages. A compromise is expected. PHOTO (by Terry Ashe): Very dark image of several people climbing the steps. One is holding a sign which reads in part "Americans with Disabilities Act." Behind the climbers is part of the capitol building with columns. Caption reads: Making a point, the disabled surmount the Capitol steps.

Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

July 23, 2026| Government, items of interest, Videos|

On March 12, 1990, disability rights activists took part in a landmark protest in support of the Americans... Read More → Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

Register now for special virtual celebration honoring the ADA and VDA

July 23, 2026| Events, items of interest|

You are warmly invited to join us for a special virtual celebration honoring the anniversaries of the... Read More → Register now for special virtual celebration honoring the ADA and VDA

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ECI Executive Director Interviewed for Chesapeake Thrive

July 13, 2026| items of interest, News, Staff, Videos|

Nichole Davis, Executive Director of the Endependence Center, recently appeared on an episode of Chesapeake... Read More → ECI Executive Director Interviewed for Chesapeake Thrive

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