Non-Legislative / Policy Initiatives
1️⃣ Deaf History Month Official Recognition
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD endorses efforts to officially recognize Deaf History Month in Virginia.
Blurb: Celebrate Deaf culture and history statewide through proclamations, events, and educational programs.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
2️⃣ Deaf Awareness Month Official Recognition
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD endorses initiatives to promote Deaf Awareness Month across Virginia.
Blurb: Encourage statewide understanding, inclusion, and visibility of Deaf communities and culture.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
3️⃣ VSDB Board of Visitors – Deaf & Blind Representation
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD advocates for Deaf and Blind representation on the VSDB Board of Visitors.
Blurb: Ensure governance reflects the communities it serves, promoting equity and inclusion in decision-making.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
4️⃣ Inclusive Emergency Preparedness & Accessible Road Alerts
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD supports initiatives ensuring Deaf Virginians receive accessible emergency and road safety alerts.
Blurb: Advocate for captioned alerts, emergency notifications, and safety devices from VDEM, VDOT, law enforcement, hospitals, and other agencies.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
5️⃣ Master Calendar for the State of Virginia
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD supports the development of a centralized statewide calendar for Deaf-related events.
Blurb: Coordinate all events and initiatives for statewide visibility and engagement.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
6️⃣ Statewide Carbon Monoxide Safety Platform
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD endorses the statewide CO safety platform led by Otis Hill to protect Deaf Virginians.
Blurb: Promote awareness and implementation of CO safety initiatives, supporting community safety statewide.
Lead: Otis Hill
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
7️⃣ Request for Data on Deaf Population in Virginia
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD continues efforts to collect and maintain comprehensive data on Deaf Virginians.
Blurb: Data collection supports evidence-based advocacy, programs, and policy development.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org