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New Innovations in Assistive Technology

New Innovations in Assistive Technology - 9:00

People living with disabilities face unique challenges as they navigate their daily routine. But new innovations in assistive technology are empowering individuals to overcome these challenges, and enabling them to experience an improved quality of life.

Joe Babarsky, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Not Impossible Labs, delves into exciting advances in assistive technology and how these advances are closing the inclusion gap for people with disabilities.

Violence Against the Transgender Community

Violence Against the Transgender Community - 8:40

Violence against transgender Americans has increased in 2020, disproportionately impacting Black trans women.

Jarrett Lucas, Executive Director of the Stonewall Community Foundation, discusses factors that put this community at risk, and the intersection of LGBTQ+ equality and racial justice.

Maximizing Voter Turnout in the Presidential Election

Maximizing Voter Turnout in the Presidential Election - 7:25

Despite predictions for record voter turnout in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges for voters in the upcoming presidential election.

David Thornburgh, President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, discusses barriers that exist and how states and counties can maximize voter turnout.

Securing the Latino Vote

Securing the Latino Vote - 6:22

Latinos are expected to be the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority in this year’s presidential electorate.

Chuck Rocha, president and founder of Solidarity Strategies shares the importance of the Latino vote and how both campaigns can successfully reach this community.

Born This Way Foundation: Making Kindness Cool

Born This Way Foundation: Making Kindness Cool - 6:58

Young people can experience emotional distress as they develop and mature, but may lack access to resources for support.

Maya Smith, Executive Director of the Born This Way Foundation, discusses the power of kindness and its impact on the well-being and mental health of young people.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs - 6:46

E-learning presents new opportunities for innovation.Ayele Shakur, CEO of BUILD, shares how youth can leverage technology to build pathways to entrepreneurship beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years

Americans With Disabilities Act: Marking 30 Years - 6:44

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, and more.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, reflects on how the ADA has advanced equal opportunity over the past 30 years, along with key priorities ahead for the disability community.

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Computer CORE

Computer CORE - 6:04

Since 1999, Computer CORE has provided professional computer skill training to underserved adults. Their Executive Director Donna Walker James discusses their transition to online training and the impact the pandemic has had on their organization with Elena Russo.

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Serving the Community with Edu-Futuro

Serving the Community with Edu-Futuro - 6:27

Elena Russo is joined by Jorge Figueredo, Executive Director of Edu-Futuro to discuss how their organization had to pivot to service the community during the pandemic and how their emerging leaders program for kids is adapting to a virtual environment.

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Easterseals DC MD VA

Easterseals DC MD VA - 6:41

Easterseals DC MD VA reaches tens of thousands of children and adults throughout the region. Their Vice President of Development Darnell Burtin sits down with Elena Russo to discuss the variety of services they offer from childhood development to veteran services.

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Henrico Education Foundation

Henrico Education Foundation - 5:10

Elena Russo speaks with Henrico Education Foundation CEO Mike Taylor about their COVID response fund and how they are supporting innovative grant to help support remote learning.

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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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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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Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria

Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria - 5:28

Katharine Dixon, President and CEO for Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria tells Elena Russo about how their organization has pivoted during this pandemic and how they are adapting to meet their clients needs.

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