[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: NRA's Washington Wire: Save the Date for the 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit

[Mona Robinson, PhD, PCC-S, LSW, CRC]

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Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC
Associate Professor 
Rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator
Ohio University
The Patton College of Education
Counselor Education
203 McCracken Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone
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robinsoh at ohio.edu 

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> From: "Patricia Leahy" <patricia at nationalrehab.org>
> Date: November 6, 2014 at 3:26:56 PM EST
> To: "Dr. Mona Robinson, Ph.D" <robinsoh at ohio.edu>
> Subject: NRA's Washington Wire:  Save the Date for the 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit
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> To:         All Members of the National Rehabilitation Association
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> From:     Patricia Leahy, Director of Government Affairs
> Re:         Save the Date for NRA's 2015 Government Affairs Summit
> Date:      Thursday, November 6, 2014
> The National Rehabilitation Association is pleased to announce its 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit which will be held on Sunday, March 22, continuing on Monday, March 23, and culminating on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, with "NRA's Day on the Hill."
> The 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit will have several themes, including:
> -- An in-depth discussion of the forthcoming Federal regulations which will guide the ultimate implementation of and provide Congressional intent to the re-authorization of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 
> -- A Panel of Practitioners in the Rehabilitation field and others which will discuss the future of rehabilitation counseling and training in this country;
> -- A celebration and discussion of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law which focused on full accessibility for all in the forefront of the American conscience; and
> --  An examination and an in-depth discussion of how the changes to the Rehabilitation Act will affect the re-authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), with a focus on personnel standards for qualified special education teachers; among other issues of importance to Americans with disabilities.
> -- An enhanced session on the Art of Advocacy, including a discussion of the changes in the Senate where all Chairmanships and the Leadership will change with the Republicans gaining control of the Senate.
> As a result of Tuesday's election (with three Senate races yet to be definitively determined), the ratio of Republicans to Democrats stands at 52 to 45, at the time of this report. 
> And, in the U.S. House of Representatives where Republicans increased their majority, the ratio of Republicans to Democrats stands at 243-177 at the time of this report.
> The lame duck session of Congress begins on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
> The 2015 Government Affairs Summit will be held at the King Street Hilton in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, which is serviced by the blue and yellow Metro lines located directly across the street from the hotel.
> Hotel room registration rates for single or double occupancy is $179.00 per night and $189.00 for triple or quadruple occupancy.
> At the 2015 Summit, we are will be hosting a Congressional Panel during our Congressional Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on the Hill on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, so please be mindful of this addition to the program when making your appointments with your respective Members of Congress.  CEUs will be offered for the Congressional Panel session during the Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.
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> Moreover, in addition to CRC, CVE, and CWA credits, we will also be offering CEUs in Ethics' training. 
> So, mark your calendars for March 22 through March 24, 2015, to attend NRA's 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit and look for a Washington Wire soon on the details of a very exciting program.
> Watch for additional details, including a draft program, in a forthcoming Washington Wire and on our website.
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> Patricia Leahy
> Director of Government Affairs
> National Rehabilitation Association
> patricia at nationalrehab.org 
> www.nationalrehab.org
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