2022 Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Advocacy Weeks
The Training Alumni Association,
in partnership with the Arc of Virginia, needs you to participate in Virtual Developmental Disabilities (DD) Days.
Choose a Day and Date from
Week 1 or 2 listed below:
Week 1: Thursday, January 13, 2022-Thursday, January 20, 2022
Week 2: Thursday, February 10, 2022-Thursday, February 17, 2022
TAA has reimagined how to deliver
DD Days in 2022!
Choose one of the following Grassroots Advocacy Approaches to connect with your legislators during the weeks:
Zoom Meeting with your Legislators
(Share your personal testimony and the Arc of Virginia’s Legislative Agenda Priorities.)
Email or Letter-Writing Campaign
(Templates on how to write an effective advocacy letter and the campaign dates are linked below.)
Phone Calling Campaign
(Call and schedule an appointment to speak to your Legislator or Legislative Aide and share your personal testimony and concerns.)
Arc of Virginia’s District Constituent Meeting
(Participate in a meeting using the Arc of VA’s Toolkit.)
Public Comment
(Visit Virginia Regulatory Town Hall website to find a government agency and a regulation to provide electronic public comment. Health and Human Resources, Education and Transportation are 3 recommended agencies)
TAA Advocacy
Guidelines
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When participating in a TAA advocacy event or activity, remember that you are representing the TAA.
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When representing the TAA, do not ask your legislator to vote “Yes” or “No” on specific bills. This can be misinterpreted as lobbying.
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Rather, use terms like “I support” or “I oppose.”
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*If you are meeting or speaking with your legislator as a individual you may ask them to vote “Yes” or “No.”
We need all Alumni to participate in DD Advocacy Weeks!
Complete the registration by Thursday, January 6, 2022
#DDDay2022
Find your legislators at
Letter-Writing Regional Campaign Dates
Central Virginia Alumni Chapter (CVA)
Friday, January 14, 2022
Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter (NoVA)
Monday, February 14, 2022
Tidewater Virginia Alumni Chapter (TARC)
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Southwest Alumni Chapter (SWA)
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Arc of VA’s Developmental Disability 2022 Legislative Agenda
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Appendix K Permanent Parent Pay
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Access to Services
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Access to Technology
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Criminal Justice Accommodations
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Inclusive Education
For questions please email training@vbpd.virginia.gov
DD WEEKS SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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Ms. Ronita Wilson, Co-Chair, ADP Coordinator
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Ms. Kennedy Rose, Co-Chair, SWA Alumni
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Ms. Marlo Dean, Co-Editor, TARC Alumni
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Ms. Crystal Higgins, Co-Editor, NoVA Alumni
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Ms. Catherine Childers, SWA Alumni
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Mr. Sohail Safeer, CVA Alumni
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Ms. Aryn Gentry, CVA Alumni
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Mr. Joshua Parker, TARC Alumni
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Ms. Sara Stachkunas, NoVA Alumni
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Ms. Debbie Stachkunas, NoVA Alumni
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Mr. Corey Weisman, NoVA Alumni
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Ms. Carly Dolan, CVA Alumni
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Mr. Judah Dowd, NoVA Alumni