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Federal Benefits Moving to Electronic Payments

September 26, 2025| Home Page, items of interest, Links, News, Resources|

Effective September 30, federal benefit payments will primary be issued electronically, as Executive Order... Read More → Federal Benefits Moving to Electronic Payments

The poster is rectangular in shape with a dark blue background and an array of red, white and blue graphical fireworks of different sizes. Five of these fireworks frame photos of people with different disabilities working in various environments. Below the images, the words “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. Across the bottom are a logo that says, “America 250,” the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor,” and the hashtag #NDEAM on top of the words “80th Anniversary” and the website address dol.gov/odep.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025

September 26, 2025| Events, Home Page, items of interest, Links, News|

This month, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an... Read More → National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025

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One in Five: A Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum with the Disability Community

August 29, 2025| Events, Home Page, items of interest, Links, News|

Join us virtually on Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm to hear from candidates running for the offices of... Read More → One in Five: A Statewide Candidate Virtual Forum with the Disability Community

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Emergency Preparedness: Things to Do

July 25, 2025| items of interest, Links, Resources|

As summer winds down (though hot days are still ahead!), it’s a great time to review emergency plans,... Read More → Emergency Preparedness: Things to Do

A 3D illustration of a maze with a large dollar sign at the exit. A small businessperson figure holding a briefcase stands at the entrance, looking toward the maze. A large human hand reaches down and touches the entrance wall to guide them. Text reads "Federal Budget Discussion, Wednesday, August 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, @ ECI or virtual"

ECI to Hold Meeting to Discuss Federal Budget

July 25, 2025| Events, items of interest, Legislation, News|

The federal budget was passed by Congress and signed by the President.  ECI will hold a meeting to... Read More → ECI to Hold Meeting to Discuss Federal Budget

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Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill”

July 7, 2025| items of interest, Legislation, News, Staff|

Last week, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and President Trump signed it into law on Friday. The... Read More → Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill”

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NRHA Currently Accepting Applications for Unity Place Through July 18 (Paper Applications)

June 26, 2025| items of interest, News|

For a limited time only, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is accepting applications for... Read More → NRHA Currently Accepting Applications for Unity Place Through July 18 (Paper Applications)

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Upcoming ADA Trainings – The Basics

June 25, 2025| Events, items of interest, Training|

Join us for this basic training in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the ADA.  The  Virginia... Read More → Upcoming ADA Trainings – The Basics

Flyer for town hall. Text reads: Impacts of Federal Workforce Funding & Reductions Town Hall. Del. Bonita Anthony & Del. Michael Feggans. Moderated by Dr. Eric Claville. Thursday, June 12th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lambert's Point Recreation center - Gymnasium, 1251 W 42nd Street, Norfolk, VA. Delegate Anthony and Delegate Feggans are pictured on the right of the flyer. Their campaign logos and disclaimers are on the bottom left, along with a QR code and link to register.

Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

May 30, 2025| items of interest, News, Resources|

Delegates Bonita Anthony (Norfolk/Chesapeake) and Michael Feggans (Virginia Beach) are members of the House... Read More → Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

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Federally Funded Programs

April 24, 2025| items of interest, Legislation, News|

The federal Administration and the U.S. Congress continue efforts to develop a new federal budget for the... Read More → Federally Funded Programs

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