Building Disability Rights: A Meet & Greet Hosted by dLCV – Abingdon

Join us for food, connection, and conversation on how we can build a stronger, more inclusive future for Virginians with disabilities. This free event is for residents of Abingdon, Glade Spring, Saltville, Damascus, Bristol, and surrounding areas — but all are welcome to attend.

• Learn about dLCV’s current advocacy work in your community
• Connect with fellow advocates and supporters in the area and expand your network
• Share your lived experience to help shape our priorities
• Enjoy a free lunch and a welcoming conversation

• Drop-in style: arrive when you can, stay as long as you’d like
• Welcome remarks and stories of dLCV’s impact
• Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages provided
• Opportunity to share your story and ways to get involved with dLCV

This is a free event, but space is limited, so registration is first come, first served.

Your RSVP helps us plan seating, food, and accessibility accommodations. After registering, you’ll receive an email with final location details, parking, and accessibility info. Please use an email you check regularly.

We are Virginia’s designated protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. We work to prevent abuse, neglect and discrimination through education and training, information and referral, and at times legal advocacy. Our services are provided free of charge.

You can request assistance for yourself or another person with a disability by . You can also contact us on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 8:30am-4:00pm by calling 1-800-552-3962 (toll-free) or 804-225-2042.

If you don’t speak English, we have access to a “language line” that helps us communicate with you in your own language.

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