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ROBERT’S RULES FOR TINY GROUPS (The “We’re Only 4–5 People, Let’s Not Fight” Edition) Citizens’ Council – Western State Hospital Why we use this stuff: So meetings don’t turn into a chaotic group chat. Think of it as traffic lights for talking — keeps everything fair and moving. 1. How to Start Something (The Motion) Raise your hand or say: “I make a motion to…” Example: “I make a motion to have pizza parties every Friday!” Pro Tip: Keep it short. No one wants a novel. 2. The “Second” (You...

Patients and Advocates Deliver Strong Message to Governor Abigail Spanberger Staunton, VA — Patients at Western State Hospital (WSH), along with supporters from the Citizens' Council, continue to push back against the facility's blanket ban on incoming packages. The policy restricts personal belongings from family and loved ones, limiting access to essential items like fresh clothing, hygiene products, books, and meaningful personal or religious objects. In a coordinated advocacy effort,...

disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) organization for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It advocates for people with disabilities across the state, focusing on protecting legal, human, and civil rights while addressing issues like abuse, neglect, and discrimination. Mission and Vision Mission: Advance independence, choice, and self-determination; protect legal, human, and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect, and discrimination of people...