Advocacy In Motion, Fighting for Answers, & Commending Hope
Moms In Motion is dedicated to advocating for civil rights, disability rights, and inclusivity. We actively stand up and speak out about the issues That directly impact people with disabilitiesThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability. It also includes people who do not have a disability but are regarded as having a disability. The ADA also makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on that person’s association with a person with a disability. and we need your help!
As a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of your greatest assets is your voice. Active citizen participation is an integral part of a functioning representative democracy Your opinion regarding pending legislation matters.
By participating in voicing your opinion on these issues, we can work together to improve policies, and inclusivity, and make the Commonwealth of Virginia more welcoming and accommodating for everyone.
Current Advocacy
Increases in Provider Rates
Since 2005, Consumer-DirectedServices where the person using them is allowed to select, hire, fire, and train their particular caregiver(s). service providers have received our first rate increase of 12.5% in 2021, which equates to roughly 0.62% year over year.
Virtual Visits
Telehealth or video methods should be allowed for some components of CD Services, allowing for some visits to be conducted virtually.
Personal Assistance Service (LRI Guardrails)
Keeping Consumer-Direction an option for those who have parents of minors and spouses as paid attendants.
Increases in PCA Rates
The introduced budget proposed a 5% increase and this amendment raises the increase to 12%.
Person-Centered Regulations
Changes in language in the regulations to support individual choice (as seen in the new amended applications).
Public Policy Participation
Changes in budget language to prevent policy/regulatory change by DMAS without express consent and support of the general assembly.
