by Nikki Montgomery | Mar 8, 2023 | Family Voices, Uncategorized
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Family Voices, Inc., I announce the retirement of our Executive Director, Nora Wells, which will be effective March 31, 2023. Nora has served as Executive Director since 2014. Nora’s Remarkable Career Like many family...
by Ian Whitney | Mar 8, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
In Memoriam On March 4th, Judy Heumann, lifelong leader disability rights advocate, passed away. The following is an excerpt from a tribute written by the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD): Judy’s life story is well documented by herself and others....
by Ian Whitney | Mar 2, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates Both the Senate and the house are back in session and have begun the March legislative work period. Read the full newsletter here
by Ian Whitney | Feb 22, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates The House and Senate are out of session until February 23, 2023. Healthcare Workforce Shortage Prior to the President’s Day recess, the Senate HELP committee held its first hearing of the year about the healthcare workforce shortage. Senators...
by Ian Whitney | Feb 15, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates The House is out of session for the next two weeks for the Presidents Day work period. Many members of the House will be in their home districts. The Senate is in session this week working on judicial nominations. This might be a great time to...
by Ian Whitney | Feb 8, 2023 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Legislative Updates Energy & Commerce Hearing Better Care Better Jobs Act Read the full newsletter here
Encourage confidence to act with the creation of materials and guidance to equip network members to start, lead and sustain conversations to dismantle racism in healthcare of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).