The Arc of Augusta and The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham Hosts Candidate Forum for General Assembly Races
October 08, 2019
Harrisonburg, VA – The Arcs of Augusta and Harrisonburg and Rockingham are hosting a Candidate Forum. This event follows the release of The Arc of Virginia’s Core Public Policy Platform, outlining the key legislative and fiscal priorities for the organization’s membership.
This nonpartisan event will focus on creating open, welcoming spaces for all candidates to hear from individuals and families in their home districts – as well as provide an opportunity for candidates to share their own thoughts on ensuring A Life Like Yours for Virginians with DD. What: Candidate Forum - House Districts 20, 24, 25, 26 & Senate Districts 24, 26
When: October 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Robert F. Plecker Workforce Center at Blue Ridge Community College.
Confirmed: John Avoli, Jennifer Lewis, Ronnie Campbell, Christian Worth, Chris Runion, Jennifer Kitchen, Tony Wilt, Brent Finnegan, Emmett Hanger, Annette Hyde, April Moore
****** The Core Public Policy Platform was adopted by The Arc of Virginia Membership at its Annual Convention on July 31, 2019, and focuses on three key initiatives: 1.) Fully fund the DD waiver waiting list, 2.) Increase waiver reimbursement rates to address the existing workforce crisis in DD services, and 3.) Fully invest in the DD system without disrupting the services of those already being served. The encompassing message being shared with candidates is summarized as, “Our Time Has Come: Invest in A Life Like Yours for All Virginians with Developmental Disabilities.”
“These are not new ideas or needs, to those who have been listening,” states Kim Goodloe (President). “Rather, they represent the fundamental foundation of our advocacy and lobbying efforts over the past many years. With all 140 seats up for election in November, there are fresh opportunities for us to educate candidates for office on how they can better create a Virginia that is inclusive and truly works for everyone.”
The Core Public Policy Platform can be viewed online at thearcofva.org/core-public-policy-platform.
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The Arcs of Augusta and Harrisonburg and Rockingham promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. As 501(c)3 organizations The Arcs do not make political endorsements.
MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Denman
execdir@hrarc.org
540-810-3000
This nonpartisan event will focus on creating open, welcoming spaces for all candidates to hear from individuals and families in their home districts – as well as provide an opportunity for candidates to share their own thoughts on ensuring A Life Like Yours for Virginians with DD. What: Candidate Forum - House Districts 20, 24, 25, 26 & Senate Districts 24, 26
When: October 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Robert F. Plecker Workforce Center at Blue Ridge Community College.
Confirmed: John Avoli, Jennifer Lewis, Ronnie Campbell, Christian Worth, Chris Runion, Jennifer Kitchen, Tony Wilt, Brent Finnegan, Emmett Hanger, Annette Hyde, April Moore
****** The Core Public Policy Platform was adopted by The Arc of Virginia Membership at its Annual Convention on July 31, 2019, and focuses on three key initiatives: 1.) Fully fund the DD waiver waiting list, 2.) Increase waiver reimbursement rates to address the existing workforce crisis in DD services, and 3.) Fully invest in the DD system without disrupting the services of those already being served. The encompassing message being shared with candidates is summarized as, “Our Time Has Come: Invest in A Life Like Yours for All Virginians with Developmental Disabilities.”
“These are not new ideas or needs, to those who have been listening,” states Kim Goodloe (President). “Rather, they represent the fundamental foundation of our advocacy and lobbying efforts over the past many years. With all 140 seats up for election in November, there are fresh opportunities for us to educate candidates for office on how they can better create a Virginia that is inclusive and truly works for everyone.”
The Core Public Policy Platform can be viewed online at thearcofva.org/core-public-policy-platform.
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The Arcs of Augusta and Harrisonburg and Rockingham promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. As 501(c)3 organizations The Arcs do not make political endorsements.
MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Denman
execdir@hrarc.org
540-810-3000
