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NEWS

Information/Announcements
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VOPA Press Release - VOPA Wins Power to Protect Individuals with Disabilities in Federal Court

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Supreme Court Decision on VOPA's Ability to Litigate - Related Documents

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VOPA's Comments to Proposed DBHDS Licensing Regulations

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VOPA Investigation Report - Neglect of SEVTC Resident MS

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VOPA Investigation Report - Death of EO

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SSVTC Residents at Risk - Unannounced Medicaid ICF/MR Health Care Certification

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VOPA Speakers Bureau

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Members Needed for the PAIMI Advisory Council

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Members Needed for the Disabilities Advisory Council

Other Items of Interest
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Housing Opportunities Made Equal - Seeking individuals to help uncover unlawful discrimination in housing.  Click here for more information:  T001 (Tester Recruitment Brochure).pdf

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The Arc of Virginia v. Kaine  (Press Release)  (Complaint)

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Fleeing Felon Class Action Notice

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Social Security Administration to Pay Social Security Recipients Under $500 million Settlement

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Evaluating the Accessibility of a Meeting Site

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Special Needs Require Special Preparation

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