Upcoming Events

All are welcome! Come meet the Deaf Community, ASL-English interpreters, ASL students, CODA (Child of Deaf Adult), signers, and others interested in ASL. *This event is not organized by ECI. Bus and paratransit tickets will not be provided by ECI. , ...

Come out and join us for a nice picnic at Portsmouth City Park (triple shelter). This picnic will be full of food, games, prizes, and more. For questions, contact Montrell Rodgers at 757-238-1293 or VATOUCH.22@gmail.com. *This event is not organized by ECI; bus and Paratransit tickets will not be provided. , ...

Better Off Dead? Disability, Dignity, and the Debate over Assisted Suicide September 8, 2:00pm – 3:30pm   As states expand the legalization of assisted suicide, the lives of people with disabilities can be  jeopardized and devalued. Other countries, including Canada, have legalized assisted suicide for people wit , ...

The ASL Hangout goal is to bring deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people together to socialize and expand the ASL/deaf community. *This event is not organized by ECI; bus and Paratransit tickets will not be provided. , ...

Join us virtually on Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm to hear from candidates running for the offices of Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. Candidates will discuss their past work on issues important to the disability community, and their policy plans if elected. We know that collectively, the disability commu , ...

Technology for People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or with Speech Disabilities Tuesday, September 16, 10:00-11:00am     The Virginia Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) offers services, including assistive technology, that can help people increase their communication and independence. This traini , ...

ECI Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. , ...

Independent Living Skills Training will be on Wednesday, September 17 at 2:00pm until 3:30pm at ECI. The next installment of our ILS Training Series, Health & Wellness Planning. This month, physical exercise and mindfulness. Click here to register for this training , ...

Click here to find early voting sites in your locality   , ...

Group Peer Mentoring will be on Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00pm until 3:30pm at ECI. The monthly Group Peer Mentoring Discussion is an opportunity for participants to share experiences, provide information, and support one another to accomplish their goals. , ...

Youth Independent Living Skills Training will be on Saturday, September 27 at 1:30pm until 3:00pm at ECI. Learn ways to enjoy going online and using social media, and how to stay safe online. , ...

People with disabilities who need support such as personal care, community engagement, and residential support may be eligible to receive Medicaid services through the Medicaid Commonwealth Community Care Plus Waiver or Developmental Disabilities Waivers. Information about eligibility, screening and services will be di , ...

Independent Living Skills Training on Podcasts will meet on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:00pm until 4:30pm at ECI. It’s time! This month, we’ll record both questions and responses for our next episode. , ...