As Washington, DC, approaches its first mayoral election in more than a decade, the introduction of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is also a major change to the local voting process. It is important to understand not only how this RCV system works, but also how civic participation shapes the health and well-being of our communities...
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DC Bar Pro Bono Center – Free Remote Immigration Legal Advice and Referral Clinic – 6/1-6/3
Parent Leadership Academy – Wednesday, May 27 at 7 P.M.
AJE is providing a free virtual leadership development and advocacy skills training focused on Special Education, and School Governance with a particular focus on the needs of students with disabilities and special health care needs. The next PLA is this upcoming Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00 PM. Follow the participant sign-in form via this link:...
DC CFSA – Virtual Education Session: Job Readiness and Maintaining Mental Health and Wellness
The DC Child and Family Services Agency’s Education Team is inviting you to join this month’s Virtual Education Session on Wednesday, May 27th 5pm-6pm. JOB READINESS | MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Join us for CFSA’s Ed Team Power Hour as we chat about all things job readiness, personal preparedness, and the importance of prioritizing...
Celebrating 30 Years of DC Families Advancing Justice: Join the AJE Community Fair!
This year marks a powerful milestone, 30 years of advocacy, empowerment, and support for families across Washington, DC. To honor this ongoing work, Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. (AJE) invites you to join us for our 30th Year Community Fair. Event Details Location: 3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 At...
Join AJE’s 2026 Health Policy Camp: Building Multi-Generational Disability Justice Leadership in DC
We are excited to invite families, youth advocates, providers, educators, and community partners to register for the 2026 Health Policy Camp, taking place July 13–25, 2026. This two-week hybrid experience will bring together caregivers, youth with disabilities, healthcare and education professionals, and community advocates to strengthen leadership, deepen policy knowledge, and advance disability justice across...
AJE Parent Cafe: A Parent-Led Conversation to Empower DC Families – May 23, 2026
Calling all DC parents/caregivers of children with IEPs, 504 plans, or developmental concerns! AJE is hosting a virtual Parent Cafe on May 23, 2026 from 10am to 12pm. Join our conversation, where parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and victories of raising a family. To register, click on this link:...
Ready, Set, Glow: Preparing Families for a Healthy Spring-to-Summer Transition
As the seasons change, so do the routines, supports, and services that many DC families rely on every day. That’s why spring is such an important time to begin planning for the transition into summer. At AJE, we know that for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN), the end of...
What’s Your Child Find Story?
AJE Launches New Family Storytelling Campaign on Disability Identification and Access to Support We want to hear directly from families of children with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) about their experiences navigating Child Find, which is the federal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Child Find guidelines apply to...
Celebrating 30 Years of DC Families Advancing Justice: Join the AJE Community Fair!
This year marks a powerful milestone, 30 years of advocacy, empowerment, and support for families across Washington, DC. To honor this ongoing work, Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. (AJE) invites you to join us for our 30th Year Community Fair. Event Details Location: 3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 At...
MetroReady Travel Training and System Orientation for People with Disabilities
Does your young person with a disability struggle to move independently around their community? Do you think they might be able to take the train or bus, but you just are not sure? You might want to consider Metro’s Travel Training program, or explore the resources they have to make using public transportation easier for...
