vaACCSES Legislative Summit
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen VA 23060
Agenda
NOTE: Breakfast is included if you are a hotel guest
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome
Ken Crum
vaACCSES Board President, COO Service Source
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
General Session: Federal Landscape Discussion
Join leaders in the field for updates on Federal legislation, Executive Orders, funding implications and more!*
Bart Devon, Executive Director, Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce
Suzanne Gore, Principal, State Health Partners
Katie Missimer, Director of Government Relations, Melwood
Ashlie Strackbein, Vice President, External Affairs, ServiceSource
* Panel members may be added/ changed as we get closer to the event.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
General Session
Join a candid discussion on how we as associations/organizations supporting people with disabilities can work together on state issues! The panel will be discussing the State landscape/opportunities to work together and how we can support our missions and visions! *
Becky Bowers Lanier, Lobbyist
Tonya Milling, Executive Director, ARC of Virginia
Grey Persons, Advocacy and Outreach Liaison, Hope House Foundation
Ashley Wright, Lobbyist
Jason Young, Executive Director, Community Brain Injury Services, President of Brain Injury Alliance
* Panel members may be added/ changed as we get closer to the event.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
vaACCSES Annual Board Meeting
Agenda to be provided prior to the meeting.
vaACCSES Legislative Summit
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen VA 23060
*Please change dates to Jun 24-Jun26 to see accurate availability and pricing*
Please make your reservations by Wednesday, June 4, 2025 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10143180.
In addition to the great rate, generous amenities will brighten your stay and make your journey easier.
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more. Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.
- Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* - Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check social networks or email family members in the hotel!
- On-Site Facilities - Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while away from home. Print boarding passes, finish a presentation or check e-mail in the Hotel’s business centers.