<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><br><br>Sent from my iPad<div><br></div><div>Mona Robinson, PhD, LPCC-S, LSW, CRC</div><div>Associate Professor </div><div>Rehabilitation Counseling Program Coordinator</div><div>Ohio University</div><div>The Patton College of Education</div><div>Counselor Education</div><div>203 McCracken Hall</div><div>Athens, Ohio 45701</div><div>(740) 593-4461 phone</div><div>(740) 593-0477 fax</div><div><a href="mailto:robinsoh@ohio.edu">robinsoh@ohio.edu</a> </div></div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Patricia Leahy" <<a href="mailto:patricia@nationalrehab.org">patricia@nationalrehab.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> November 6, 2014 at 3:26:56 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> "Dr. Mona Robinson, Ph.D" <<a href="mailto:robinsoh@ohio.edu">robinsoh@ohio.edu</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>NRA's Washington Wire: Save the Date for the 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">To: All Members of the National Rehabilitation Association</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">From: Patricia Leahy, Director of Government Affairs</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">Re: Save the Date for NRA's 2015 Government Affairs Summit</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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."</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">The 35th Annual Government Affairs Summit will have several themes, including:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">-- 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; </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">-- A Panel of Practitioners in the Rehabilitation field and others which will discuss the future of rehabilitation counseling and training in this country;</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">-- 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</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">-- 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.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">-- 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.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">The lame duck session of Congress begins on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">Hotel room registration rates for single or double occupancy is $179.00 per night and $189.00 for triple or quadruple occupancy.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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.<br>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">Moreover, in addition to CRC, CVE, and CWA credits, we will also be offering CEUs in Ethics' training. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">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.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;">Watch for additional details, including a draft program, in a forthcoming Washington Wire and on our website.<br>
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Thank you.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times new roman,serif; line-height: 115%;"> Patricia</span></p>
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Patricia Leahy<br>
Director of Government Affairs<br>
National Rehabilitation Association<br>
</span><a href="mailto:patricia@nationalrehab.org"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">patricia@nationalrehab.org</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman;"> <br>
</span><a href="http://www.nationalrehab.org/"><span style="font-family: times new roman; color: #0000ff;">www.nationalrehab.org</span></a></span>
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