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Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill”

July 7, 2025| Government, 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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Input From Disability Community Needed for Strategic Plan – Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

March 19, 2025| News|

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is seeking input as they develop their Strategic Plan, which... Read More → Input From Disability Community Needed for Strategic Plan – Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

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Social Security Strengthens Identity Proofing Requirements and Expedites Direct Deposit Changes to One Day

March 19, 2025| Benefits, News|

Click here to visit the Press Office site for ssa.gov to read this and other press releases. Press Release... Read More → Social Security Strengthens Identity Proofing Requirements and Expedites Direct Deposit Changes to One Day

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Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate

March 10, 2025| Benefits, News|

Click here to visit the Press Office site for ssa.gov to read this and other press releases. Press Release... Read More → Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate

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Kids, Kin ‘N Caregivers Co-Authors Article for Peer-Reviewed Journal

February 20, 2025| items of interest, News|

Kids, Kin ‘n Caregivers, a partner with ECI, co-authored an article for the 10-Year Anniversary Issue... Read More → Kids, Kin ‘N Caregivers Co-Authors Article for Peer-Reviewed Journal

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ECI Participants, Staff, and Board Members Attend IL Day in Richmond

February 19, 2025| News, Staff|

On February 4, 25 participants, staff members, board members, and attendants traveled to Richmond for... Read More → ECI Participants, Staff, and Board Members Attend IL Day in Richmond

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ECI Releases FY 2024 Annual Report

February 6, 2025| News|

ECI is proud to share our Annual Report for FY 2024 (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024). The report can... Read More → ECI Releases FY 2024 Annual Report

New! Attend ILS Trainings via Zoom in 2025

December 27, 2024| News|

ECI is adding a virtual option for those who need to attend ILS trainings virtually. To attend via Zoom,... Read More → New! Attend ILS Trainings via Zoom in 2025

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The End of an Era: Thank You, Deon Latham!

December 2, 2024| News|

For the past 16 years, Deon Latham has been a dedicated and vibrant part of the Endependence Center. As a... Read More → The End of an Era: Thank You, Deon Latham!

ECI Launches Participant-Driven Podcast, “What’s Bugging You?”

July 10, 2024| News, Podcasts|

Last November, ECI launched a new Independent Living Skills training, “What’s Bugging You,”... Read More → ECI Launches Participant-Driven Podcast, “What’s Bugging You?”

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