Eradicating use of the ‘R' word is Fairfax woman's top priority
Even though the organization’s mission is to assist and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, some in The Arc of Northern Virginia were taken aback when Executive Director Nancy Mercer wanted to bring on Jill Egle as co-executive director.
“They weren’t used to thinking about someone with an intellectual disability in a leadership role,” Mercer said. But she recognized leadership abilities in Egle, who originally joined the Arc staff as an administrative assistant.
“It’s amazing what this nonprofit has done for me,” Egle said of The Arc, while dabbing tears away.
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.