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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Nominate Someone for VA Board for People with Disabilities Awards
Posted by Gail Doyle,
Nominations forms are due Sept. 1 - Oct. 17
Nominations for the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities' annual Community Service Awards are being accepted until October 17. Awards include the Jackie Crews Award for Excellence in Leadership, which offers a $1,000 stipend, and the Outstanding Achievement Award. Visit the Board's Web site for detailed information and nomination forms.
Easy Access is Now Available
Posted by Gail Doyle,
Virginia's New Resource for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Virginia Easy Access is a new Web resource for seniors and adults with disabilities. The site provides information about public benefits and programs for individuals and caregivers, allowing them to search for specific services in their communities. The Web site is specifically designed to be user-friendly with accommodations to make it accessible to individuals with disabilities. Virginia Easy Access is also a gateway to VirginiaNavigator, a listing of more than 21,000 programs and services across the Commonwealth powered by SeniorNavigator. Direct customer service for Virginia Easy Access is provided by 2-1-1 Virginia Call Center Operators. Virginians may utilize Easy Access to e-mail questions and receive assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beginning this fall, Virginia Easy Access will enable citizens to complete a Medicaid application on-line and electronically submit it directly to the appropriate local social services agency for processing. Take a look now.
Monday, July 09, 2007
World of Opportunities Expo to be Held in Richmond
Posted by Gail Doyle,
Caring Communities Magazine will present a two-day expo of disability and senior related products, equipment services and resources at the Richmond International Raceway Complex, December 7-8. Organizations interested in sharing volunteer opportunities, as well as those currently serving in the community may find this event helpful. To participate in the show, contact Lowenstein Events, (800) 771-3010, e-mail lance@lowensteinevents.com. For more information on the event, visit the Caring Communities website.Disability Volunteer Handbook Now Available
Posted by Gail Doyle,
The Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service has created a valuable resource for anyone involved with the disabled in community service. The Disability Handbook features information on volunteer recruitment of persons with disabilities, so that all individuals have the opportunity to serve their communities. The handbook provides a disability inclusion overview, the philosophy and basics of the Americans with Disability Act, information on how to accommodate volunteers with disabilities, a volunteer manager's guide to disability inclusion, and a listing of Virginia disability resources.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Take Part in Virginia Disability Issue Survey
Posted by Gail Doyle,
The Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA) needs your help deciding on its goals and objectives for the coming year. What disability issues should the VOPA take on? What are the most critical issues facing the disability community today? How can the VOPA best use its legal resources? If you're involved with Virginia's disabled citizens and want to have your voice heard, fill out this simple survey. If you'd like the survey mailed to you, call (800) 552-3962.