Supervisor Foust Joins Board John Foust, who served as the Dranesville District supervisor until his recent retirement, has joined the board of directors for SPARC. This non-profit provides day programs for Northern Virginia adults with severe and multiple...
Story by Joey LoMonaco, May 21, 2024 When Emily Sagle sat down to draft a Facebook message this past November, her zeal for helping families living with severe disabilities was tempered only by a deeply ingrained skepticism of bureaucracy. “I was like, ‘The...
In a landmark decision, Virginia and Fairfax County have acknowledged the critical needs of adults with severe disabilities, marking a significant step forward with vital funding for SPARC, a guiding light in Fairfax County. SPARC was founded in 2006 out of a...
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed July 2023 as “Disability Pride Month” and invited representatives of the disability community and their supporters, as well as County staff and representatives from the many non-profit organizations that provide...