"Whole Community Day" a major success, but we have more work to do.

January 26 - Over 100 Personal Care Assistants, older adults, people with disabilities and community allies travelled from across Virginia to be in Richmond to rally at the state capitol in support of quality, cost-effective home care. They united with VAPCA and spoke out against proposed cuts to home care programs; cuts which would cost taxpayers more money and which would hurt families. Teams of PCAs and allies visited every legislator in the General Assembly, sharing information on how home care saves the state money.

VAPCA members and allies also celebrated and strategized at the annual "Quality Home Care" Dinner on January 25^th. Personal Care Assistants and consumers heard from VAPCA leaders, community supporters and legislators about the importance of sharing our stories with our elected officials.

We took to the Capitol and our voices were heard! But our work isn't over yet. Our elected officials are still debating the proposed budget. They are even debating whether or not to make MORE cuts to our pay, hours and the care our loved ones receive.

Take action today! Contact your legislators and tell them:

Restore the 5% pay cut to Personal Care Assistants!

Restore the Respite Hours!

Restore the Waiver Slots!

To learn who your legislators are, and how to contact them, please visit: http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform

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