Author: Colleen Miller

2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 7, 2018 The mission of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia is to advance independence, choice and self-determination; protect legal, human and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect and discrimination of people with disabilities through zealous and uncompromising legal advocacy and representation. Crossover happens on Wednesday, February 14,...

2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 6, 2018 As we approach the mid-point of the 2018 legislative session, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia continues to monitor developments that could impact the rights of people with disabilities.  Here is an update on some of the bills before the Virginia legislature that could impact adults...

2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 5, 2018 The disAbility law Center of Virginia monitors developments in the legislature that may be of interest to people with disabilities.  We are available to educate policymakers about the potential impact of legislative proposals.  Please let us know of any legislation or budget issues that you think...

2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 2, 2018 The mission of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia is to advance independence, choice and self-determination; protect legal, human and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect and discrimination of people with disabilities through zealous and uncompromising legal advocacy and representation. The legislature considered bills that would...

2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights February 1, 2018 The Virginia legislature considered several bills that would have impacted persons who are under guardianship.  All bills are now dead: HB 216 (Krizek) would have provided courts with the authority to sanction a guardian who fails to file an annual report with the court, and adds...