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Blue Ridge Independent Living Center assists individuals with disabilities stay in their own homes r

The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that assists people with disabilities to live independently. The Center also serves the community at large by helping to create an environment that is accessible to all.

11/17/2025

**** Join Us Tuesday for HHS’ Caregiving Event Livestream ****
The Power of Caregivers for a Healthy America: Building a Better Future Together

Tuesday, November 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET

This gathering recognizes the nation’s 63 million+ family caregivers and 5 million+ direct care workers, whose dedication helps people live independently in their homes and strengthens communities across the country. Not only do they provide essential care, but they also form the foundation of our long-term care system, helping people avoid costly institutional care, saving resources, and preserving independence. The event honors their invaluable contributions and highlights the ongoing need for investment in caregiver supports, training, and stress reduction.

Agenda Highlights
• Remarks from the Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Remarks from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Remarks from Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Congressman Mike Bost, and potentially other members of Congress
• Firsthand stories and reflections from caregivers
• Updates on the work of ACL’s caregiving advisory councils
• New ACL prize challenge announcement
The event will be livestreamed with ASL and live captioning. Registration is not required. We will share a link to the recording as soon as it becomes available.

Stream at HHS.gov/live
https://click.connect.hhs.gov/?qs=a15892f97367636079abd8f8464fe52e5df36d4662662351e6af013ee431a430a39aa8e99321b792e50060606e6850be6dd20faffec47a31

11/17/2025

**** American Sign Language and White House Briefings ****
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/05/nx-s1-5599118/white-house-asl-deaf-american-sign-language-judge-order?blm_aid=49651

U.S. appeals order to use American Sign Language interpreters at White House briefings.

11/17/2025

**** National Deaf Seniors Survey ****
Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) are collaborating with this survey to help better understand the needs, challenges, and strengths of Deaf older adults.

• You must be 50 years or older to complete this survey.
• Your personal contact information will remain confidential.
• Survey results will be shared publicly in summary form to guide programs, policies and services.
• This survey should take about 10 - 15 minutes to complete.
Findings will be presented at the NAD 2026 Conference in San Francisco and made available to the public.

National Deaf Survey ››
https://u33273933.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.x3kytS8LeC7zWdq8uU6PTM5PDpDh5YlfQo1rlUcw82C-2F6Bf0TLUjp-2Foha1oeelRflu0n5NFDqVsIexx-2FDuUGu81aeXh672uOWtAKuGmhQMPD3Q9dxqZSjrkf4sFGMrAyZSTY9Lq5WIuIrfLq9joF-2BPqwSFA9hMt468zjia3AfucyRwM1Y-2BpN22bgi70ErV8RuOextULiHZqMUBSQTifbdzDJ-2F6mC5ltMHQK54l1TQ7CyIGdD3XyMGyB7QSl-2FovxosscghIbpxf6swC8iXrpKq60nbJ83ef54o614moYUEWeSVJYLdNT1YtnZcWSMmD4D-2BIJkzAUNXgBjWGD9DUC1jCkebDPP9jherm-2FhgpdUHshzAHNzM6KhT1PmFJQcCGffdS82zxWDU1uJm8tI6jqzvM4Q7o6kPaehY7U-2BjfvLhaA-3Dseeo_VKRbsBd10k93tCOC9kxslkGIQyRpXLrTn5PHXGIDd0ogvWMhaU8M2KSO-2BRh-2BhJRr09kLh-2FjVquPKKmbBgBw8SLTR1bD0HHPhviDNaC8PlNrmMxqw-2BIeyhlsN3wky-2FAFfxyOYZMid4Jk70lJCubHCbBDXljKEprDSAprzvpVa-2B0FmUCWn2wyT-2BnsoBtuv21aWnbyqHzcfslqL2Xs4NiomdaefLoFL53o4P2POPL0Q3C-2FfJyBp41Cta-2B96-2FeDSKeAmGKzXjGvMFEWkdmcQ85VFRhMJHz4KEqwBii4LJmjX-2FhY3CDK2EEUTSrEzS5F1Rebkp-2FNOYuXkiY8z4d4CvClGiQWFBjHZusHMKXYnhc1V0mT2VW7vpmnO9ks-2Fh5ElYiEN3oqmNLwWzAIJ7sJel0-2Fs6w-3D-3D

If you would like assistance completing the survey in ASL, please email info@deafseniors.us. A DSA team member will contact you to schedule a Video Phone (VP) meeting.

11/17/2025

**** Air Travel Survey ****
Beyond the Limits: Air Travel Experiences, Adaptations, and Accommodations for Passengers with Disabilities

Every traveler deserves dignity, safety, and access in the skies. For too many disabled people, air travel continues to present unnecessary barriers.

All Wheels Up’s has partnered with Occupational Therapy researcher Danielle Arrabito at Kean University to document the real experiences of passengers with disabilities.

This study seeks to understand the challenges, adaptations, and accommodations people use when navigating commercial air travel — and how future occupational therapy supports and industry practices can better meet those needs.��By sharing your lived experience, you can help improve accessibility and guide future support and adaptations in both occupational therapy and the airline industry.��

Participants must:�
• Be a person with a disability or a caregiver of someone with a disability�
• Have traveled by commercial air at least once since the onset of disability
• Be 18 years or older (caregivers of minors welcome)��Your participation will help strengthen the evidence base for equitable air travel and amplify lived experiences in research, policy, and design.�

Learn more about how you can participate ››
https://u33273933.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.x3kytS8LeC7zWdq8uU6PTG55G1MyvMJlkumX-2FAG9gQ-2F7YoQyYtfsZpU3el5Va-2BbnMdmR4gyltnqBcI8ljsypyflzCfAu0UXBBQfAdRm8Ws8-3Dux0K_VKRbsBd10k93tCOC9kxslkGIQyRpXLrTn5PHXGIDd0ogvWMhaU8M2KSO-2BRh-2BhJRr09kLh-2FjVquPKKmbBgBw8SLTR1bD0HHPhviDNaC8PlNrmMxqw-2BIeyhlsN3wky-2FAFfxyOYZMid4Jk70lJCubHCbBDXljKEprDSAprzvpVa-2B0FmUCWn2wyT-2BnsoBtuv21aWnbyqHzcfslqL2Xs4NiomdaefLoFL53o4P2POPL0Q3C-2FfJyBp41Cta-2B96-2FeDSKeAmKIFMNJ6J7uTH2tonJMnuiH10yF8UjAIAoRVEPxHUp8jW04iVngl44siaC2LgQKtK1BlmSSAcVZuZ0RL8PhJI5U0ob-2FHncEojlEpPPLROXcEI7ruGTy-2BEpfGi-2Bud5VKCLtl2BdAiP87NDuw7uQ3cy7A-3D-3D

11/14/2025

*** Virginia Mobile ID ***
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/mobile-id?cdmc=357LWfZ54wx5noMPXCWRPOBlLZN&refcode2=357LWfZ54wx5noMPXCWRPOBlLZN&refcodecdmc=357LWfZ54wx5noMPXCWRPOBlLZN
Your Future ID Is Here
If you have a valid Virginia driver’s license or state-issued identification card, then Virginia Mobile ID just made carrying your ID more convenient, more secure and much less stressful. You’ll love the peace of mind of always having your ID by your side.
Virginia Mobile ID is a digital option of a state-issued driver's license or identification card. It’s free to obtain and can be set up with your smartphone. Your Virginia Mobile ID is a companion to your physical ID, and you’ll still need to carry a physical ID with you. In many cases, it can stay in your wallet, and your phone can do the work of verifying your identity.

11/14/2025

*Important Advocacy Event on the Virginia State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)*
Learn to share your housing and SRAP stories. This program serves people with developmental disabilities (DD), and is at capacity. Without funding, many people with DD will be left without affordable housing options!

Learn how SRAP has helped hundreds of Virginians with developmental disabilities secure affordable homes, and how you can help advocate for funding to help the program grow.

Please contact Virginia Housing Alliance for more information about how to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

11/14/2025

*****Request to Share Community Engagement Listening Sessions to your Members*****
My name is Brad Stephens and I am part of the team at the Virgina Tech Institute for Policy and Governance that is working on the Engagement Ready Roanoke project in partnership with the City of Roanoke. We have been contracted to assist the City in thinking through its community engagement practices and policies. I'm reaching out today to request your help in sharing the word about our ongoing listening campaign as part of this project.

As part of this broader campaign, we are hosting four community listening sessions over the next 10 days to learn from residents about their experiences and perspectives, and we want to ensure as many residents as possible have the opportunity to participate. With this in mind, would you be willing to share about these sessions with your networks? We would much appreciate any help you can provide in getting the word out.

Listening Session Dates & Locations:
Wednesday, November 12 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors open & food available at 6 p.m.)
• Patrick Henry High School Cafeteria, 2102 Grandin Rd SW
Thursday, November 13 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. (doors open & food available at 6 p.m.)
• Western Virginia Water Authority, 3322 Hollins Road NE
Saturday, November 15 | 2–4 p.m. (doors open & food available at 1:30 p.m.)
• Fire Training Center, 802 River Avenue SE
Monday, November 17 | 6–8 p.m. (doors open & food available at 5:30 p.m.)
• Booker T. Washington Empowerment Center, 40 Douglass Avenue NW

Each session will feature storytelling activities and forward-thinking reflection about what engagement should look like. Food will be provided at each session.

Feedback from these sessions will help shape a community engagement policy for the City and guide departmental engagement planning.

Community members are also encouraged to complete our online survey at https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/roanokeengagement
We'd also love to hear from organizational leaders like yourself. If you're interested in participating in an interview to share your organization's perspective on community engagement in Roanoke, please let me know. These conversations typically last 30-45 minutes and can be scheduled at your convenience.

Thank you for your support. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Brad Stephens
Researcher
Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance
bas615@vt.edu

11/14/2025

***** Breaking: HOME joins 15 nonprofits to launch coalition *****
Yesterday, HOME of VA joined 15 housing nonprofits to launch Homes for All Our Neighbors, a coalition calling for housing opportunities that expand access, fairness, and affordability across Richmond.

Here’s why this matters: Richmond is rewriting its housing rules for the first time since the 1970s — rules that have made it hard to build homes, especially for low- and middle-income residents. A new article from The Richmonder details our vision.

As our executive director Thomas Okuda Fitzpatrick said during a roundtable discussion with reporters yesterday:

"The legacy of zoning is a legacy of keeping people out. We have to change that."

That’s what this coalition is about — ensuring Richmond’s next generation of housing policy reflects fairness, opportunity, and choice for everyone.

✅ More homes of all shapes and sizes

✅ Repair past harms of segregation and disinvestment

✅ Help families stay and grow in the city they love

You can learn more — and sign on to lend your voice to the effort — at HomesForAllOurNeighbors.org.

Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia

804-354-0641 • HOMEofVA.org

11/14/2025

**** New Podcast Episode: Resources for Families Facing Spinal Cord Injury ****
When Thea Flaum suddenly found herself caring for a family member with a spinal cord injury (SCI), she quickly discovered a lack of resources and support for the loved ones faced by this unexpected challenge. To address this gap, she created FacingDisability.com, a comprehensive platform offering valuable information on everything from medical care to a video series featuring the firsthand experiences and insights from people living with SCI.

On this episode of INside the OUTcomes, learn about Thea’s journey and how she created one of the most extensive, free resources for families of people with SCI. Also, hear about her new podcast, “I Was A Wheelchair Kid,” aimed at children and teens with SCI.

Find the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or ⁠YouTube⁠ and browse the podcast archive for past episodes.

Listen To This Episode
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11/07/2025

***** YOUR VOICE MATTERS - PROJECT ACCESS QR CODE *****

11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

*** Free webinar: Social isolation & elder financial exploitation ***
Social isolation can contribute to financial exploitation. Older adults are at higher risk for social isolation due to changes in health and social connections that can come with growing older.
The webinar will feature emerging research and innovative programs that shed light on interventions that may protect older adults from financial exploitation. Speakers include:
• Dr. Duke Han, professor of psychology and family medicine at USC
• S. Orlene Grant, MSN, president and CEO, Juanita C. Grant Foundation
• Dr. Jessica Bibbo, senior research scientist at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
The webinar will be held:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 Eastern Time
Register Here
https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fdocs.google.com%252Fforms%252Fd%252Fe%252F1FAIpQLSduxe2Lks4ZXlaMxTXui01bQVuxCRgo4ic5j2Dje7dbdanLvw%252Fviewform%253Fusp%253Dsharing%2526ouid%253D102552858271357089684%26data=05%257C02%257CShanell.Blunt%2540cfpb.gov%257C043039d1772149296b2208de18b6bb22%257Cc817bf69ef414ed6ac5f1f44da3798c0%257C0%257C0%257C638975370269878303%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=oG8CU8tyhZo4o1x5rAnwS0K8V%252FRUGU6OtItTGfJZdv0%253D%26reserved=0/1/0101019a5517545b-8c26a28f-cfd5-40c5-a567-ca998a53b6b0-000000/9aDEdk6Q9i0SuS1csF6sal-RZC-G6RpLEUykpXB1HKs=430

Thank you,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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