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National Children’s Center Honors Disability Pride Month With Reflections, Resilience and Plan of Action Amid Legislative Threats
| by Jada Ingleton | The Washington Informer As the American with Disabilities Act, or ADA, marks its 35th anniversary this July, National Children’s Center (NCC) CEO Terrance King is honoring the transformative legislation with a nod to the evolution of disability rights and a prompt reminder of its continued significance – particularly in the face of legislation targeting pivotal protections.
“Our fight right now in regards to disability…

National Children’s Center (NCC) Kicks off “Read Across America” Initiative with LaJoy Johnson-Law, DC State Board of Education (SBOE), Ward 8 Representative
National Children’s Center’s Early Learning and Early Intervention Center (ELC) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its Read Across America Campaign on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at 3400 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE…

The National Children's Center (NCC) hosted an unforgettable evening on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at their 65th Anniversary Gala. The event took place in the exquisitely elegant Ronald Reagan International Trade Building in Washington, D.C., adding a touch of grandeur to our celebration of 65 years as one of the largest non-governmental service providers supporting infants, children, and adults…

Since its founding in 1958, National Children’s Center (NCC) had a vision: to create a “home” for children with special needs and aid families in a time of ignorance and obscurity. In 1961, it occupied the space on 6200 2nd Street NW and housed an inaugural class of 25 for the summer, who would subsequently lay the groundwork for decades of innovation and development.
Today, the nonprofit…

In this episode of WIN-TV, Terrance King, CEO of the National Children’s Center speaks with Denise Rolark Barnes about what programs and services the National Children’s Center offer. They also speak about the upcoming Gala to celebrate 65 years of the center.

The SOAR Community Network (SOAR) is proud to announce that our CEO, Mali Phonpadith, has been invited to speak at the National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) Momentum Speaker's Series on July 26, 2024. This event, part of the NCC Intern and Fellowship Program, aims to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.
Mali Phonpadith, a former child refugee from Laos, brings a unique and deeply…

WASHINGTON, DC, July 8, 2024 — The National Children’s Center (NCC) announced a strategic partnership with FRESHFARM today to enhance their food and garden education curriculum at their Early Learning and Early Intervention Center in Southeast DC.
FRESHFARM is a proven local leader in early education of healthy eating habits. Currently operating in 21 DC Public Schools, they serve 7,600 pre-K to…

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 16, 2024 — National Children's Center (NCC) is excited to announce that former President and CEO Patricia Browne, a dedicated advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was recently inducted into the ANCOR Foundation Legacy Leader Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Patricia, who served as NCC's President and CEO…

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