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TheArcofVA

  1. Action Alert- Show your support for the US v Virginia settlement agreement at June 8th Fairness Hearing in Richmond bit.ly/KCew5u
  2. Time to recharge those batteries? SAVE THE DATE for The Arc of VA's 2012 State Convention! Aug. 9 - 11 in VA Beach. twitter.com/TheArcofVA/sta…
  3. Got a great idea to share at The Arc of Virginia 2012 State Convention? Check out our "Call for Presenters" form! bit.ly/IDsw2S
  4. "Waiver settlement is blessing for mother, son" - The News Desk: bit.ly/I33hF9
  5. Stephen's Story 'Trying to find a new normal' newsleader.com/article/201204… via @NewsLeaderNow
  6. Billie and Katrina 'I just didn't think it was possible' newsleader.com/article/201204… via @NewsLeaderNow
  7. Jimmy's Story 'The myth that it is impossible to care' newsleader.com/article/201204… via @NewsLeaderNow
  8. Great article about people with complex medical support needs who currently live in the community. newsleader.com/article/201204… via @NewsLeaderNow
  9. Families of some medically fragile clients choose community care over institutions newsleader.com/article/201204… via @NewsLeaderNow
  10. Maj. Features of Conf. Commitee Budget Agreement. bit.ly/HmJGmA Includes 225 ID Waivers and 80 DD Waivers above those req by DOJ SA
  11. Coalition of 70 Organizations Submits Statement to Court Supporting Va.-DOJ Agreement bit.ly/HQhPIf
  12. Budget deal reached in Richmond wapo.st/Hpmbqv
  13. hamptonroads.com/2012/04/advoca… -- Advocacy agency backs DOJ Agreement
  14. VOPA pushes agreement, cites past abuses bit.ly/HdxwHl (via @rtdnews)
  15. Roanoke Times Editorial "The right care" roanoke.com/editorials/wb/…
  16. Va. disability groups unite behind care plan bit.ly/H8PtLF (via @rtdnews)
  17. Virginia disability groups unite behind care plan necn.com/04/02/12/Virgi…
  18. CALL TO ACTION bit.ly/H9cGcd via @AddThis
  19. 3.30.12 Press Release Virginia Stakeholder Group: bit.ly/H4FnrT via @AddThis
  20. The Arc of VA is proud to be a member @NewsLeaderNow "Broad coalition supporting deal on closing VA institutions" bit.ly/Hodr5b