http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:18:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TODAY!!!!!!! Please CALL  the legislators in your local chapter delegation with the following message: “The ID and DD Waiver waiting lists must remain a priority. Please support funding for additional ID/DD Waivers beyond what is outlined by the DOJ agreement.  More than 7,000 people are waiting for ‘A Life ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2012/disability-field-news/call-to-action/ ~ Thursday, January 26, 2012 Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. In the Civil Rights Division, we are in the opportunity business. We expand opportunities in a wide range of areas, and today's agreement provides opportunity that will transform the Commonwealth of Virginia's ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2012/disability-field-news/assistant-attorney-general-thomas-e-perez-speaks-on-virginia-ada-settlement-call/ TO:                  Stakeholders in the Virginia System of Services for Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual                Disabilities FROM:            James W. Stewart, III, DBHDS Commissioner DATE:            January 26, 2012 RE:                  Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement   Today, Governor McDonnell announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has reached ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2012/disability-field-news/commonwealth-of-virginia-and-u-s-department-of-justice-settlement-agreement/ After advocacy efforts at the budget hearings last week, here are 5 ways you can help keep the momentum going this week…..   1.       Budget Amendments- Between now and 5pm Friday (the deadline), The Arc of Virginia will be seeking support for budget amendments.  We will be focusing on ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2012/disability-field-news/happy-1st-day-of-general-assembly/ On Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hope House Foundation and The Jewish Mother will present “Hope House Rocks the Jewish Mother,” an all-ages event showcasing some of the younger talent in the area. Performers will include Bria Kelly and Friends featuring Nate Foley, as well ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/hope-house-news/hope-house-rocks-the-jewish-mother/ On Thursday, December 15th, 2011, Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries will be conducting a fundraiser to benefit Hope House Foundation. That day, when any customer mentions Hope House, Boardwalk will donate 10% of the customer’s pre-tax sales to Hope House. This event will take place at the newly opened Boardwalk ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/hope-house-news/boardwalk-fresh-burgers-and-fries-fundraiser-for-hope-house-foundation/ Hope House Foundation has recently partnered with the newly launched group buying website, iDeal (www.GetiDeals.com). Much like other, similar group buying websites, iDeal offers deals on products, services, etc., but there is one huge difference: at least 15% of each deal that is purchased goes back to the community. Taking ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/hope-house-news/hope-house-and-ideal-combining-great-bargains-with-social-responsibility/ By Dana Fink, AAPD Programs AssistantThis Saturday, December 3 is the 30th annual observation of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day established by the United Nations to promote a better understanding of disability issues worldwide.  It is on this day that I pause ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/disability-field-news/celebrating-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/ On Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 4:00 Jake’s Place will present “Holidays for Hope” at the Belmont House of Smoke at 2117 Colonial Ave to benefit Hope House Foundation.  Twenty gorgeous gentlemen from Jake’s Place and Crossfit 757 will be paired with 20 gift certificates from local business, and we ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/hope-house-news/794/ By NEIL GENZLINGERySpaceRedditTumblrPer      It may be the least-publicized revolution of our time but the one whose impact ultimately reaches the furthest, affecting the way our buildings and buses are built, the way our schools are structured, the way our businesses conduct hiring and outfit ... http://hope-house.org/news/blog.php/2011/disability-field-news/an-american-minority%e2%80%99s-road-to-rights-2/