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The theme of this year's Convention will be "Walk the Walk to A Life Like Yours." The conference will feature best-practices, with real-life examples, of how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members, providers of support services, and other concerned citizens can make A Life Like Yours a reality in Virginia!
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"The Arc of Virginia had a very successful year. The Arc's major role of advocacy for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities was carried out with passion, commitment and hard work ... thanks are in order for the Board of Directors, local Chapters, members and our sister organizations for their dedication to improve the system of supports for consumers and their families. We look forward to more positive changes in 2009."
- Howard Cullum, President
A Curriculum for Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Registration Form (PDF)
Would you like to support women with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve better health and participate more actively in their health care? If so, this free workshop is for you and can prepare you to facilitate sessions for women with disabilities in your community. Due to the nature of the class content, training participants are suggested to be women. The training will provide you with a copy of the curriculum, allow you to become familiar with the activities, and get hands-on experience with materials. For more information contact Monica Uhl, Project Director, Virginia Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Project, at 804.828.8587 or muhl@vcu.edu
The convention is being held in Charlottesville this year at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel. More details coming soon!
CCT established the CCT Charitable Fund Award to provide 50 Virginia residents living with disabilities (who meet federal poverty guidelines**) a maximum award of $250 for equipment, medication or services. The Charitable Fund Award was established by the CCT Board of Directors as part of the organization’s mission to enrich the quality of life for individuals living with a disability.
Deadline is Aug. 1
The Virginia Alliance for
Community provides a unified and collective voice in advocating for the civil rights for Virginians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially concerning the need to move away from its historical bias and antiquated practice of institutionalizing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More »
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 use by The Arc and its members.
Please share this PSA with media outlets and movie theaters in your community to help spread the word! | List of media outlets
Sign up to receive an action alert when your involvement can make a critical difference. We will also send other information of interest throughout the year.
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http://www.olmsteadva.com/mfp/default.htm
Virginia is one of 31 states participating in a five-year, $1.75 billion Money Follows the Person ("MFP") Demonstration project designed to create a system of long-term services and supports that better enable individuals to transition from certain long-term care institutions into the community. This project supports Virginia's Olmstead initiative and complements the efforts of the recently awarded Systems Transformation Grant that aims to improve the infrastructure for community-based long-term supports. Virginia's MFP project, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, will make over $28 million in federal Medicaid funds available to support Virginia's seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The "MFP" project is now underway. The "Operational Protocol" serves as Virginia's program manual or Guidebook for the project. This Guidebook has been approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; also, access the guidebook.
An MFP Housing and Transportation Resource Bank has recently been added to the website. The resource bank includes information about how individuals can access housing and transportation, and the work that is being done to increase available, affordable and accessible housing and non-Medicaid transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Medical Assistance Grants to Families
United Healthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is providing grants up to $5,000 for families who have children with critical healthcare treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans. The foundation provides grants to families to help pay for child healthcare services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheel chairs, orthotics, and eyeglasses. Parents and legal guardians may apply.
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
The Arc of Virginia
2025 E. Main St.
Suite 107
Richmond, Va 23223
P: (804) 649-8481
F: (804) 649-3585
Jamie Trosclair, Executive Director
The Arc of Virginia is a statewide advocacy organization working to create "A Life Like Yours" for people who have intellectual and related developmental disabilities. Our members are people with disabilities, their families, professionals, and community advocates.