DPVA DisAbility Caucus

Virginia Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address • Virginia Mercury Virginia’s first woman governor tapped by party leaders for nationally televised rebuttal next Tuesday.

This week's Bill of the Week features House Bill 298!

This bill would stop public schools from suspending or expelling a student unless they first try at least one evidence‑based restorative practice. These approaches can support students with disabilities who are often disciplined disproportionately.

To view or download a PDF of our Bill of the Week, visit our website: https://vbpd.virginia.gov/policy/bill-of-the-week/

Donald Trump is trying to RIG the midterm elections.
VOTE YES to stop him!

The DPVA DisAbility Caucus endorses Hayes for Delegate!

Learn about Hayes here: https://www.risehayesdelegate.com/

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URGENT ACTION NEEDED: The U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote today on a bill that will start the process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call your representatives right now and tell them not to take away health care and essential services from millions of people with disabilities, children, and older adults.

It only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference. CALL NOW: https://bit.ly/4idXmlJ

If Medicare and Medicaid are on the menu; neglect of the disAbled will follow closely behind.

Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities The president’s disdain for disabled people—and obsession with genetic superiority—harks back to a grim past.

So what does wasteful research look like?

NIH cuts could hit Virginia universities An effort to drastically cut federal funding for universities is on hold.

Medicaid is targeted for destruction by the GOP in their 2025 budget resolution. Here's what the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is asking you to do.

Medicaid 2025: What People are Hearing from Congressional Offices & Next Steps You Can Take This presentation was recorded on February 20, 2025. View or download the presentation slides: https://vbpd.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Medicaid-...

It's time to act up

Virginians know which party has the back of the disAbled Community Thank you President Joe Biden Thank you Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Biden administration proposing regulations making air travel easier for people using wheelchairs The Biden administration is proposing regulations to make air travel easier for people who use wheelchairs. The proposed rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) would make the “mishandling…

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-designates-people-disabilities-population-health-disparities

NIH designates people with disabilities as a population with health disparities Designation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities.