- DETAILS
- CHAMBER AWARDS
- CITY AWARDS
- PANEL
- PAST WINNERS
- SPONSORS
Co-powered by the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) and The Chamber ALX, this event proudly honors residents and businesses making significant strides in the area of disability empowerment.
For more information on the Disability Awareness Awards please contact Lovie Patish, Lpatish@thechamberalx.com
The Chamber ALX’s Award
Commitment to Disability Award – NextStep Pilates
recognizing an organization for making significant hiring, awareness, or accessibility contributions to those with disabilities in the Alexandria community
NextStep Pilates, a nonprofit based in Alexandria, provides free, individualized Authentic Pilates sessions to military service members and veterans who have sustained injuries in the line of duty. These one-on-one sessions, led by trained instructors, focus on physical development and muscle strengthening.
NextStep Pilates is operated by the team at Studio Body Logic, which has locations in both Alexandria and Arlington.
The City of Alexandria’s Awards
Gerry Bertier Scholarship – Alexandria City High School Student Evan Ameer Khanna
a merit-based scholarship, awarded to an Alexandria resident or student with a disability who is seeking post-secondary education
To nominate for apply for the Gerry Bertier Scholarship or John Duty Collins III awards, please contact ACPD@alexandriava.gov or https://www.alexandriava.gov/ACPD
John Duty Collins III Advocate for Persons with Disability Award – Diane Monning of The Arc of Northern Virginia
recognizes an individual who advocates for and contributes to the promotion of equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in Alexandria
DETAILS
Date
June 25, 2025
Time
5PM-6:30PM
Location
American Physical Therapy Association
(3030 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301)
Tickets:
Free, registration required
Presenter – Claire Mouledoux of Visit Alexandria
Tap Into a $50 Billion Market – Make Your Business Accessible
Did you know that 1 in 6 people live with a disability? This includes mobility, visual, hearing, cognitive, and neurodivergent conditions – making them the largest underserved minority in the U.S., according to TravelAbility.
That’s a $50 billion travel market… are you ready to welcome them?
Join us at this year’s Disability Awards and hear from Claire Mouledoux, SVP of Marketing & Communications at Visit Alexandria. Claire is a budding leader in accessible travel and a Destination Ally Club Member with TravelAbility and a founding member of Destination International’s Accessibility Subcommittee.
She’ll share:
- How Alexandria is becoming more inclusive
- Practical steps your business can take today
- Why accessibility is a smart, revenue-driving strategy
PAST WINNERS
2025 Honoree
2024 Honoree
2023 Honoree
Sponsors
