David met with self-advocates, parents, and staff from the Arc of Northern Virginia today as part of the group’s efforts to raise awareness of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc’s “I Have a Dream, I Have a Life, I Have a Name Café” gave David and other legislators an opportunity to visit with constituents in a casual setting to discuss some of the personal and policy challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as an opportunity to learn more about their hopes and dreams for the future.
“Our country is founded on the notion that all people deserve to be equal in freedom, with a fair shot at life and an equal chance to strive for their dreams,” said David. “We must work together to make sure that dream truly applies to all people, including people with the added challenge of a disability.”
For more information about the Arc of Northern Virginia, visit www.thearcofnova.org.
