Appalachian Independence Center

10/06/2026

We were elated to have Washington County Career & Technical Education Center be such a big part of our Pathways to Possibilities Disability Awareness Event! We could not have pulled it off without you!! Both students and staff were so wonderful to work with, respectful, and truly engaged! Not to mention their fantastic carpentry work! THANK YOU!

10/05/2026

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB)—The Appalachian Independence Center and the Emory and Henry School of Health Sciences hosted a Community Wellness Day on Monday, including

10/05/2026

Breezy Bob wants to see YOU at Pathways to Possibilities today!! ♿️

📆Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰11:00-3:00
📍SWVA Higher Education Center

(Video Description: A large inflatable red, white, & blue flailing arm guy—aka Breezy Bob—waving its arms & bobbing its head in front of a brick building & clear blue sky. Video slowly zooms in on Breezy Bob wearing a t-shirt that reads Pathways to Possibilities disABILITY Champion.)

10/04/2026

Tomorrow is Community Wellness Day at the SWVA Higher Ed Center!

Join us for a free day of health, accessibility, education, and community connection. Explore hands-on activities, assistive technology, helpful resources, educational sessions, food trucks, giveaways, and more.

Healthy Aging Fair
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pathways to Possibilities
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community Wellness Day is free and open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Bring a friend and join us at 1 Partnership Circle in Abingdon!

10/02/2026

Community Wellness Day is almost here and we wanted to share a Guide to Pathways to Possibilities so you know all of the fun details that will be happening outside with us! We hope to see you there!

➡️Pathways to Possibilities♿️
📍SWVA Higher Education Center (outside in the side parking lot)
1 Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
⏰11:00-3:00

Thank you to our partner agencies & supporting sponsors!

Virginia Housing
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Berry Home Centers
Washington County Career & Technical Education Center
F.R.E.E. Foundation of Virginia
A-1 Self Storage and Residential Rentals
Kiser Enterprises
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Blue Mountain Therapy
Brain Injury Solutions
Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
District Three Governmental Cooperative
Junction Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Mount Rogers Community Services

10/01/2026

09/24/2026

📣 Attention Bristol, VA residents & visitors 📣

The City of Bristol, VA is conducting a survey of City programs and facilities for ADA accessibility as they work on developing their ADA Transition Plan. ♿️ Your experiences and perspectives are valuable as the City works to create a more inclusive and accessible Bristol!

Read more about it in the attached post.

Survey can be completed at this link: https://survey.precisioninfrastructuremgmt.com/c/rvnu7ksa

ADA Accessibility Assessment Community Survey

The City has contracted with a consultant to conduct an assessment of City programs and facilities for ADA accessibility.

As part of this process, the City would like comments from the community. Your feedback is important and will help the City better understand accessibility needs and priorities.

Please take a few minutes to complete the community engagement survey:

🔗 City of Bristol: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Community Engagement Survey
https://survey.precisioninfrastructuremgmt.com/c/rvnu7ksa

We encourage everyone to participate and share their experiences and suggestions regarding accessibility within the City of Bristol.

09/24/2026

Register Now for the upcoming Candidate Forum - thearcofva.org/candidate-forum

ONE IN FIVE:

A Statewide Candidate Forum with the Disability Community

Representing the 1 in 5 Virginians with a Disability

October 7, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM

2026 U.S. SENATE

Join us for a virtual forum and hear directly from candidates for U.S. Senate about the issues that matter to Virginia’s disability community.

Protecting Disability Rights

Employment Opportunities

Inclusive and Affordable Housing

Voting Rights and Accessibility
..and more

Hosted by: The Arc of Virginia, REV UP Virginia, The Arc of Northern Virginia, and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia.

ONE COMMUNITY. ONE VOICE. ONE IN FIVE. Autism Society of Northern Virginia The Arc of Virginia The Arc of Northern Virginia

09/15/2026