The Arc of Northern Virginia

TERRIFIC Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1975 in Washington, DC, recognized as a leading provider of direct services for families in crisis, including children, youth, adults, and seniors. The organization is dedicated to addressing the bio-psychosocial needs of individuals facing challenges that hinder their access to care and quality life. With programs such as affordable housing, HIV-related services, psychosocial support, and food insecurity outreach, TERRIFIC Inc. has garnered national and international recognition for its impactful work. The organization prides itself on ensuring that everyone has access to affordable housing and the necessary support services to thrive. Generated from the website

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.