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Senator Srinivasan receives 2025 SPARC Hero award
The award recognizes his efforts to support inclusion and dignity for vulnerable communities in the Commonwealth.
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Malvika Choudhary - Sat, 22, Nov 2025
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Kannan Srinivasan receiving the award / Instagram (Kannan Srinivasan)
Virginia State Senator Kannan Srinivasan was awarded the 2025 Hero Award by SPARC (Specially Adapted Resource Centers) in recognition of his advocacy for adults with severe disabilities.
The award underscores his ongoing efforts to support inclusion and dignity for vulnerable communities in the Commonwealth.
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“Honored to receive the 2025 SPARC Hero Award, recognising our advocacy on behalf of adults with severe disabilities. SPARC does remarkable work championing dignity and inclusion in our community, and I look forward to continuing to partner with them!” Kannan said in a social media post.
SPARC operates six day-program centres across Northern Virginia, providing adults with severe and multiple disabilities access to structured learning, continued education, social engagement and peer communities.
The organization emphasizes leisure-learning formats that build life skills and reduce social isolation. Its advisory council, composed of program participants, helps ensure activities remain aligned with members’ needs.
SPARC notes that many participants require round-the-clock support not easily available elsewhere, making the program a critical resource for both individuals and families who depend on reliable daytime care.
Kannan, who represents Virginia’s 32nd Senate District, has supported legislation aimed at expanding healthcare access and strengthening services used by people with disabilities.
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