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Empowering Individuals for Life

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Empowering Individuals With Disabilities To Thrive

For over 50 years, ECHO has been a trusted resource in Northern Virginia, empowering adults with disabilities through tailored programs that promote independence, skill-building, and community integration. Founded in 1975 by a group of dedicated parents, ECHO was created to ensure their children had opportunities to continue learning, developing job skills, and engaging with their community after aging out of the school system.

 

Today, ECHO provides a wide range of services, including Day Support, Transportation, and Supported Employment programs, all designed to help participants thrive. Whether at our Leesburg facility or on-site with business partners throughout the region, our programs foster personal growth, employment success, and meaningful community connections.

 

With a commitment to inclusivity and advocacy, ECHO remains dedicated to breaking barriers and providing tailored opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

ECHO SERVICES

Each person in the ECHO organization is treated as an individual with a specific growth plan, tailored with their unique needs in mind.

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Transportation

ECHO provides daily transport for participants to and from residences, worksites, and ECHO programs.

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Supported Employment

ECHO specializes in providing valued, meaningful community-based employment designed to maximize each participant’s opportunities aligning with their skills.

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Day Support

The ECHO Day Support Program provides individuals with life skills and personal development opportunities to support their journey toward greater independence and community engagement.

We Are Celebrating 50 Years of Inspiring Individuals & You Are Invited!

Join us on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 5PM to 10PM at Hillsboro Old Stone School. We will be celebrating with food and venders, local wineries and breweries, live music, a fireworks show, and many more activities. This event is FREE and all are welcome!

Helpful links for this event: 

For more information and tickets: Check out our event page.

Interested in sponsoring or volunteering? Reach out at development@echoworks.org

Vendor applications can be found here.

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PILAR VASQUEZ-LUNT

"Our beautiful Nanda has always been a very hard-working young lady; however, it wasn't until she was accepted to ECHO that she knew she could choose a job she liked or learn a new one. It is a matter of pride for her and for us that she feels so happy, and productive. We are so grateful for the respect and attention she receives at ECHO; she never experienced this at the places she worked before.
Thank You!”

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DAVID FALISKIE

PRESIDENT & CEO, EIT 

"Over the years we have developed a partnership with ECHO Inclusive Solutions and we are extremely pleased with the results. In our industry business can be unpredictable, but with each change, ECHO Inclusive Solutions has met our needs, and performed outstanding work day in and day out. Great employees and a great support staff make this a successful partnership."

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RON VALE 

HMMI VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JANELIA RESEARCH CAMPUS

"Since 2016, the ECHO team has consistently gone above and beyond to help advance our scientific mission. Their unwavering dedication and commitment embody our core values, and each and every ECHO member fosters a positive work attitude that we all cherish. Thank you, ECHO team, for your incredible efforts and for being such an integral part of our success."

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SARA ADKINS-BLANCH

"Our daughter has been with ECHO since fall of 2020 and absolutely loves working at the Barkery and sometimes on other projects. She always talks about  her job with such pride and dedication...She is happy and fulfilled at her job: what else can we ask for? Thank you, ECHO staff and management, for creating such successful programs and a great environment for our children!"

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Katie Conaway

Treasurer, COO; View of Heaven Farms

Sister; Thomas C.

"View of Heaven Farm has been thrilled with the success of our partnership with ECHO. The farm's mission is to create employment opportunities for the neurodiverse and physically disabled, and our ECHO crew makes it easy to fulfill our mission. The crew comes with a well trained, dedicated supervisor who seamlessly integrates her crew into the day to day tasks that are required to be completed on the farm. All administrative paperwork, training, payroll, and benefits are handled by the team at ECHO; allowing us the ability to focus on the farm. Additionally, ECHO provides transportation for the team between the worksite and the ECHO facility. This is a lifeline for our farm which is located in the westernmost portion of the county and is beyond the limits of public transportation. And the fact that our ECHO team gets to start and end their day socializing at the ECHO facility, which is a boon to their mental health, is icing on the cake. Thank you, ECHO, for being there for your participants and for the community at large. You are invaluable to View of Heaven Farm and to us all!"

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Lorraine Rodman

Mother; Christopher

"My son Christopher has been working at ECHO for over 20 years, first in the mailroom and then out in the community. Over the years, we have seen huge growth in Chris. I attribute that to ECHO and the opportunities he has had. He has always been encouraged and supported to try new sites and to expand his scope of work which he happily did. We know that change is not always easy for Chris, but with the right attitude, professionalism and support, these changes and opportunities have resulted in him being an exceptional employee with a great work ethic. I am so proud of him and I give credit to the staff at ECHO for his continued growth.

 

Many thanks for your support."

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Dwight Walker

Brother, January W.

"ECHO is a class act organization that does wonders for people with special needs. Our sister loves her job and we are lucky to have her associated with such a wonderful company."

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Linda Gabris

Mother, Linda G.

"Kari has been working at ECHO since 2001. She has had several job assignments during this time and has enjoyed all of them. She is treated with respect at ECHO and at all of her job sites. Kari is included in decisions regarding her work preferences and potential future opportunities for growth. Her supervisor and job coaches have been wonderful and we keep in close contact with any concerns and changes. Kari enjoys her annual meeting where she receives lots of praise for her work ethic and has the opportunity to discuss her future with ECHO. Kari is challenged and she is happy. As a parent, I could not dream of a better place for my daughter to work."

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David & Elizabeth Fleming

Parents; Stephanie Fleming

"Our daughter Stephanie has been employed by ECHO for over 15 years; In that time she has developed into a confident, assertive person with an appreciation for job and social responsibilities. ECHO has guided her transition into the employment arena with care and concern for her wellbeing. We have been very impressed with the staff and how they have guided her into adulthood, while keeping us informed of her highs and occasional lows. We have found the staff and administration to be particularly sensitive to her individual characteristics, likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses. We are grateful for the attention and dedication of the staff and the entire ECHO organization. In our view it is a first-rate organization which we wholeheartedly support."

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Tina Ciambruschini

Mother, Katrina C.

"My daughter, Katrina has been attending ECHO since her early 20’s working at different job sites that fall under the umbrella of ECHO from corporate jobs to health care to thrift stores. She worked on multiple sites for many years in Group Supported Employment until she was unable to manage them anymore as medically, she needed more assistance. Not only did ECHO have a place for her to transition too, Life Day Support, but continued to update a plan that allowed her to continue to feel empowered and satisfied in what she was doing in that program. ECHO is a second home to Katrina, she has all her friends there, staff that she has known for years and have always treated her with respect and admiration and make sure safety protocols are in place. As a mother, I have been able to attend multiple functions from holiday parties to outdoor picnics, so have seen firsthand how Katrina interacts with her peers and the staff. She is known and knows everyone and continues to look forward to going to ECHO on the transportation that is provided with drivers and aides that she greets with enthusiasm and eagerness. She is happy to be part of this amazing second family."

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Donna Patchett

Mother, Evan Patchett

In Memory of Evan

"ECHO provided my son with meaningful employment, vibrant social activities, and reliable transportation that made it all possible. He was regularly offered opportunities to try new tasks and was supported by staff to be successful. He looked forward to holiday celebrations, outings, and break times with his many friends at ECHO. As a family, we were grateful that our son spent his days in a safe, stimulating environment where the staff truly cared about him."

ECHO Supporters

At ECHO, we are immensely grateful for the incredible support we receive from our donors , partners, and supporters. Their generosity enables us to create meaningful programs that empower adults with disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission and for believing in the potential of every individual we serve.

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Phone

703-779-2100

Fax

703-779-2708

Address

71 Lawson Rd. SE,
Leesburg, VA 20175

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 2277 Leesburg,
VA 20177

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm

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