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RESPECT
The Real "R" Word

To help communicate the importance of dignity and respect for people with intellectual disabilities, Will Schermerhorn of Blueberry Shoes Productions and members of The Arc of Northern Virginia prepared a Public Service Announcement for The Arc’s use. This PSA is available for use by The Arc and its members.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE PSA

Please share this PSA with media outlets and movie theaters in your community to help spread the word!
For a list of media outlets in your area, click here.

The Arc of Virginia’s You Tube Channel: http://ca.youtube.com/user/TheArcofVA

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Read About The Arc's 2008 State Convention

Jamie and Katherine

Jamie Trosclair & Katherine Olson

NEWS

Special Education Regulations Update
The Virginia Board of Education adopted the final Special Education Regulations September 25 in Richmond. The board maintained parental input when a school is considering terminating their child's special-education services, and it will keep the due-process hearing system under the purview of the Supreme Court of Virginia instead of moving it to the Board of Education. The Board also changed the definition of a developmental delay to include children up to age six instead of age five as recommended in the initial draft (current regulations use age eight).

The next step in the regulatory process is for the final regulations to be published in the State Register, probably on October 27. There may be an additional 30-day public comment period.

Ticket To Work Revamped

Self Advocates Speak Out

USEFUL INFORMATION

Information on Virginia's Medicaid Waivers

A Presentation On Transition From Public Schools To Adult Life (PowerPoint is required to view)

The Arc's Family Involvement Project
Strengthening family involvement and ensuring parent to parent support. Contact Debra Holloway at 1-888-604-2677, extension 3, or send her email at ArcFIP@aol.com

CONTACT US!

Call The Arc at (804) 649-8481
or send email to Jamie Trosclair, Executive Director, at jtrosclair@arcofva.org

The Arc of Virginia
2025 East Main Street, Suite 107
Richmond, VA 23223

Phone: 804-649-8481, Fax: 804-649-3585

The Arc of Virginia is a statewide advocacy organization working to create A Life Like Yours^SM for people who have intellectual and related developmental disabilities. Our members are people with disabilities, their families, professionals, and community advocates.

Updated 10/19/08