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COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community

COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community - 6:19

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges in all corners of the world. For some communities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, these challenges have created significant gaps in access to critical services.

Peter Berns, CEO of The Arc, provides an update on the status of home and community-based services — services he says are critical to the health and safety of people with disabilities.

COVID-19 Stable Support for People With Disabilities

COVID-19 Stable Support for People With Disabilities - 6:29

COVID-19 has created ripple effects across many fronts including employment, child care and services for people with disabilities.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, reveals how her organization has pivoted to stay connected with, and meet the needs of, those they serve.

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition - 6:03

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the United States. Disability — whether apparent or nonapparent — can impact anyone, of any age, at any time.

Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, shares how her organization is improving the lives of people with disabilities through political and economic advocacy.

Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology

Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology - 6:18

According to the CDC, approximately 12 million American adults ages 40 and over live with some form of limited vision, from mild impairment to blindness. Visual impairment can present unique challenges, including when using in-home medical devices like select glucose monitors.

Clark Rachfal of the American Council of the Blind discusses advocacy efforts to ensure medical devices are designed to be both inclusive and accessible.

The Graduation Effect

The Graduation Effect - 7:08

America’s high school graduation rate is at an all-time high, yet nearly 1 in 4 black students and 1 in 5 Latino students do not graduate on time.

Deborah Delisle of the Alliance for Excellent Education outlines the economic ripple effects of improved high school graduation rates.

Racial Equity in Education

Racial Equity in Education - 6:33

Black and Hispanic students remain underrepresented at the nation’s top colleges and universities.

Andrew Nichols of The Education Trust discusses a new report that highlights the historical basis for this gap and the importance of race-conscious policies in higher education.

Census 2020 and Asian Pacific Americans: Accuracy Counts

Census 2020 and Asian Pacific Americans: Accuracy Counts - 5:13

More than 23 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders live in the U.S. Terry Minnis of Asian Americans Advancing Justice shares how her organization is advocating for a fair and accurate Census count of the Asian Pacific American community.

Access and Awareness: Multilingual Census Hotline

Access and Awareness: Multilingual Census Hotline - 4:24

The census aims to count every person living in the U.S., yet language barriers exist among many communities.

Kristen Clarke of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law discusses a Census 2020 hotline that addresses questions and concerns in 11 languages.

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Chesterfield County Public Schools

Chesterfield County Public Schools - 4:05

Dr. Mervin Daugherty, Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools, reviews his first year as Superintendent with Elena Russo. They discuss his implementation of the Game Changers and Student Citizenship Awards as well as providing free PSAT and SAT tests for students.

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GRASPing the need for post-secondary education

GRASPing the need for post-secondary education - 4:28

Elena Russo is joined by Paula Buckley, Director of Outreach and Public Affairs for Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP). Their goal is to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity for continuing education after high school, regardless of financial or social circumstances.

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Fighting poverty in Schools

Fighting poverty in Schools - 4:07

Communities in Schools of Chesterfield addresses the issue surrounding poverty and the effects it can have for students. Their coordinators work in 9 of the highest poverty schools in Chesterfield. Executive Director Ashley Hall sits down with Elena Russo to discuss their mission.

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Increasing educational opportunities in Chesterfield County

Increasing educational opportunities in Chesterfield County - 3:56

The Chesterfield Education Foundation is celebrating over 30 years of investment in Chesterfield County Schools, Teachers, and Students. Their Executive Director Tyren Frazier talks with Elena Russo about how supports Chesterfield County Schools through mentoring and financial support.

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Impacting the youth in Central Virginia

Impacting the youth in Central Virginia - 4:01

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia serve more than 2,000 kinds annually at their 6 clubs. Elena Russo speaks with their Chief Operating Officer Mia Woods about their nationally recognized programs.

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The ARC of Northern Virginia

The ARC of Northern Virginia - 3:57

Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy for The ARC of Northern Virginiaj joins Elena Russo to discuss the free services they offer to people with developmental disabilities and their support network. Additionally, they discuss the TravelMate program, which provides virtual support to individuals with cognitive challenges to be more independent while traveling.

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Special Olympics Virginia

Special Olympics Virginia - 4:46

There are over 500 Virginia schools that participate in unified sports. Special Olympics Virginia is at the forefront of the movement towards inclusion. Their Senior Director of Development, Ellen Head tells Elena Russo about how they are using sports to inspire the first unified generation.

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Washington Air Quality Committee

Washington Air Quality Committee - 4:20

Sheila Hyland speaks with David Snyder, Chair of the Washington Air Quality Committee about the improvement of the region’s air quality, how to maintain air quality, and the actions residents can take to prolong healthy air conditions.

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