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A hand holds a smartphone displaying a rental application discrimination survey webpage. To the right, large text reads “Rental Application Survey.” Supporting text says: “Do you have a disability? Are you currently looking for housing or have you applied for housing in the last year? We want to hear more about your experience.” The website URL shown is https://endependence.org.

Rental Discrimination: Share Your Experiences

June 22, 2026| Housing|

According to the National Fair Housing Alliance, 54% of fair housing complaints filed in 2024 were on the... Read More → Rental Discrimination: Share Your Experiences

July 2026 Newsletter

June 22, 2026| Newsletters|

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

July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 36

June 22, 2026| items of interest, News|

President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990.... Read More → July 26: The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 36

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HB37 Signed by Governor Spanberger

June 11, 2026| Alerts, Government, News, VA Medicaid Waivers|

Governor Spanberger signed HB37 (“Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards,... Read More → HB37 Signed by Governor Spanberger

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SRHA Project Based Voucher Waiting List to Open June 15

June 8, 2026| Housing|

The Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (SRHA) will open its Project Base Voucher (PBV) application.... Read More → SRHA Project Based Voucher Waiting List to Open June 15

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NRHA Public Housing Waitlist for Select Communities Open for Limited Time

June 3, 2026| Housing|

NRHA will open its public housing waitlist for select communities for a limited period.   The waitlist... Read More → NRHA Public Housing Waitlist for Select Communities Open for Limited Time

June 3: Free Paratransit Webinar from Easterseals

May 22, 2026| Training, Transportation|

On Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00pm until 3:30pm, Easterseals Project Action will host a free webinar: Innovation,... Read More → June 3: Free Paratransit Webinar from Easterseals

June 2026 Newsletter

May 22, 2026| Newsletters|

The June 2026 newsletter can be viewed or downloaded below in either Microsoft Word or .pdf format. Sign Up... Read More → June 2026 Newsletter

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Free Training from Justice in Aging: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics

May 6, 2026| Benefits, Events, Training|

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital benefit for extremely low-income older adults or people with... Read More → Free Training from Justice in Aging: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics

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Free Training from DBHDS: Finding What Works: Education for Students with Developmental Disabilities

April 30, 2026| Education, Events, Training|

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), through the Individual and... Read More → Free Training from DBHDS: Finding What Works: Education for Students with Developmental Disabilities

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