The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has recognized two local employers for their efforts to promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. At its meeting on October 21, 2025, the Board also declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Loudoun County. The 2025 theme for the month is “Celebrating Value and Talent,” focusing on the contributions of workers with disabilities to the economy and acknowledging their achievements.
During the meeting, the Board honored Harris Teeter Brambleton and TopKick Martial Arts as recipients of the Loudoun Disability Services Board’s FAIME—Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity—Awards. These awards highlight businesses and organizations that hire people with disabilities and provide them with opportunities to develop skills and advance their careers in inclusive environments.
Harris Teeter Brambleton employs five individuals with disabilities out of a total staff of 130. Four of these employees receive support from job coaches who work with department managers to ensure necessary accommodations are provided. The job coaches and managers also help create skill development plans for these associates.
TopKick Martial Arts, located in South Riding, aims to maintain an open and welcoming atmosphere for both employees and martial arts students. The business conducts quarterly “Safe Space” training sessions for all staff to reinforce mutual respect and ensure everyone feels heard.
The Disability Services Board is an advisory group appointed by the Board of Supervisors to advise county leaders on issues important to people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. The board works to make Loudoun County more accessible and inclusive.
More information about the FAIME Awards is available at loudoun.gov/FAIMEAwards.
Loudoun County is also home to a large public school system. The Loudoun County Public Schools District enrolled 82,028 students during the 2023-24 school year, making it the only school district in the county (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Independence High School had the highest enrollment among the county’s 96 schools during that year, with 2,080 students (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). White students made up the largest ethnic group in county schools, accounting for 40.4% of enrollment, followed by Asian students at 26% (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Overall enrollment saw a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous year (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home). Sugarland Elementary School enrolled 38 pre-kindergarten students during 2023-24, representing 6.2% of all pre-kindergarten students in the county (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home).
