Month: January 2015

The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins tomorrow.  This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. We will be monitoring and supporting legislation that requires the state Department of Education to develop regulations concerning the use of...

The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins this Wednesday at noon.  All bills being considered will first be heard in committee or subcommittee.  If you are interested in a particular bill, click on the link below or visit http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/virginiaLegislature for more information about that bill. The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments...

The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins at noon on January 14, 2015.  This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments in the legislature that may be...

When the Virginia General Assembly convenes next week, it will consider a bill that will require hospitals to notify an individual when they are on “observation status” only and have not been formally admitted to a hospital.  The hospital practice of “observation” wreaks havoc with individual’s insurance coverage and often results in high personal expenses...

2015 Virginia General Assembly The disAbility law Center of Virginia will be monitoring developments in the legislature that may be of interest to people with disabilities.  We are available to educate policy makers about the potential impact of legislative proposals.  Please let us know of any legislative proposals or budget issues that you think we...

2015 Virginia General Assembly The 2015 legislative session in Virginia begins at noon on January 14, 2015.  This is a “short” session, meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 45 days, rather than the 60 days of the “long” session. We expect to see legislation concerning the use of restraints in public...