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Agenda December 2023

Theme

Breaking Barriers: How Language and Disability Access Training Can Improve Access for People with Limited English Proficiency and People With Disabilities

Date and Time

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Place

Virtual

Agenda

The times provided below are approximations for when each agenda item is anticipated to be discussed (all times Eastern Standard Time):

10:00 A.M. – 10:05 A.M. - Welcome and Introductions

10:05 A.M. – 10:10 A.M. - Opening Keynote - Patricia Michelsen-King, Federally Certified Interpreter, VCU Faculty

10:10 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. - Presentation - Tips to Help you Implement a Civil Rights Training. By Montserrat Serra, DMAS Civil Rights Coordinator

10:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. - Panel Discussion - How Language and Disability Access Training Can Improve Access for People with Limited English Proficiency and People With Disabilities

  • Office of New Americans, VA DSS
  • Office of the County Administrator, Public Affairs and Communications | Loudoun County
  • Virginia Department of Health
  • Virginia Employment Commission

11:45 AM – 11:55 AM - Q&A and Public Comments

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM - Closing

Note: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. Automatic live transcription will be available during the event. For inquiries about accessibility for persons with disabilities, and limited English proficiency, please notify the DMAS Civil Rights Coordinator at civilrightscoordinator@dmas.virginia.gov, or at (804) 482-7269, at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting to make arrangements.

Meeting Contact for Questions

civilrightscoordinator@dmas.virginia.gov