Virginia MedicaidForum on Language and Disability Access
Overview
The Civil Rights Unit of the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) launched a series of public webinars in 2023 to discuss topics related to language and disability access.
Information about upcoming webinars, including session topics, registration links and recordings, will be added as they are available.
Next Meeting
Theme:
Say It Simply: Ensuring Language and Disability Access Through Plain Language
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (1pm-3pm) Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Place and Registration:
This meeting will occur via Microsoft Teams videoconference. Registration is encouraged. Interested parties are encouraged to join the meeting in an attendee status by Microsoft Teams Desktop Client, Mobile App, or Telephone to dial-in.
To register to the webinar, please use the following URL:
(Or you can enter the> Webinar ID: 293 965 897 173 directly in the Microsoft Teams app)
Use passcode: 8Tx2r7eY
To join the event by telephone, dial +1 434-230-0065, 212 795 014#. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID 293 965 897 173.
Agenda:
The times provided below are approximations for when each agenda item is anticipated to be discussed (all times Eastern Standard Time):
1:00 P.M.–1:05 P.M. - Welcome and Introductions
1:05 P.M.–1:10 P.M. - Opening Keynote - Barbra Kingsley, PhD | President of Kingsley-Kleimann Group
1:10 P.M.–1:30 P.M. - Presentation - Understanding Plain Language Rules and Guidelines. By Montserrat Serra, DMAS Civil Rights Coordinator
1:30 P.M.–2:45 P.M. - Panel Discussion:
- Jessica Collette, VCA |; Director of Communications Office of Strategic Initiatives | Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired
- Katie Morris, MS | Quality & Service Integrity Manager | Division of High Needs Supports | Department of Medical Assistance Services
- Deanna Parker, MPA | Director, Community Network Supports | Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Anita Ayres | Communications & Information Manager | Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
2:45 P.M.–2:55 P.M. - Q&A
2:55 P.M.–3:00 P.M. - Closing
