Future of Disability Justice in Virginia and Beyond

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Explore the evolving landscape of disability rights and resources through a series of images showcasing upcoming national legislation, state-level initiatives, and the importance of political advocacy in shaping a more inclusive future. Gain insights from experts and delve into crucial topics like budget considerations, transportation access, social security reforms, emergency management, and website accessibility. Discover the challenges and advancements in disability justice that impact communities in Virginia and beyond.


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  1. disAbility Rights and Resources Disability through the Ages September 22, 2022

  2. What does the future of disability justice look like in Virginia and beyond? Clair Stanley, Public Policy Analyst National Disability Rights Network Colleen Miller, Executive Director disAbility Law Center of Virginia

  3. Introductions What is your experience with political advocacy?

  4. Does the budget matter? State level Federal level

  5. National legislation in the works Transportation: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

  6. National legislation in the works Social Security: We Can t Wait Act

  7. National legislation in the works Emergency Management: REAADI and DRMA

  8. National legislation in the works The ADA: The Website and Application Accessibility Act

  9. State Level Initiatives Basics: Thousands of legislative proposals Part-time legislature Meets generally in January and February

  10. State level initiatives Law enforcement role in mental health treatment

  11. State level initiatives The school-to-prison pipeline School resource officers Criminalizing student behavior

  12. State level initiatives Brain injury services through Medicaid Case management Waiver Other needs

  13. State level initiatives Improving conditions in the community DOJ settlement and after Freedom from harm

  14. Does the Supreme Court matter? State level Federal level

  15. What can you do? Follow dLCV during the Legislative session Reach out to state and federal policy makers

  16. Questions

  17. Contact: Claire.Stanley@ndrn.org Colleen.Miller@dlcv.org

  18. CONNECT WITH US ADDRESS 820 First Street, NE, Suite 740 Washington, D.C. 20002 PHONE 1-202-408-9514 Twitter Icon Instagram icon Facebook icon WEBSITE ndrn.org/contact @ndrnadvocates @ndrnadvocates facebook.com/ NDRNAdvocates

  19. CONNECT WITH US ADDRESS 1512 Willow Lawn Drive Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23230 PHONE 1-800-552-3962 (toll-free) | 804-225-2042 Spotify icon Twitter icon Instagram icon Facebook icon WEBSITE dLCV.org dlcv.org/podcast @disAbilityLawVA @disAbilityLawVA facebook.com/ disAbilityLawVA

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