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Our next quarterly GRTICN Orientation is August 5, 12:00-1:00pm on Zoom. Orientation is open to new members and anyone interested in a refresher on the network. Register on Zoom.
| | GRTICN Committee Meetings | | Committees are open to all network members and there is no commitment required to participate. Join an upcoming committee meeting, and download the GRTICN Committees One-Pager for more info! | | |
To stay informed about any meeting changes, contact the committee chair to join their listserv.
Community Resilience: July 20, 11:30am-12:30pm | Contact kmcbride@grscan.com to join
Early Childhood: August 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm on Zoom
Healthcare: TBD | Contact lrimington@grscan.com to join
Legal and Courts: TBD | Contact lwright@grscan.com to join
Outcomes: August 25, 10:00am-11:00am on Zoom
Prevention and Awareness: August 17, 12:00pm-1:30pm | Contact kmcbride@grscan.com to join
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Just Ask: Parent and Provider Resource Line
VCU's Partnership for People with Disabilities is excited to share the official launch of a new free resource available to all families, child care providers, educators, and anyone who works with or cares for young children. When families, educators, and child care providers have questions about a child's development, behavior, learning, or well-being, finding the right support can make all the difference. The Just Ask Line is a free resource that connects anyone who works with or cares for children to trusted information, guidance, and support. The service is available statewide, free of charge, and accessible in all languages. Download the flyer in English and Spanish for more information and help spread the word by sharing it with your teams, teachers, professional networks, and the families you serve. Together, we can help ensure that families and caregivers have access to the support they deserve!
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"It Takes a Village" Workshop Series
This two-part workshop series led by SCAN's Community Engagement Specialist Tamika Daniel provides practical tools for building meaningful connections in your life. Participants will reflect and learn skills to create and maintain a village that feels safe, supportive, and aligned with their needs. The series can be attended virtually and in person at VCU Health Hub, July 10 and 24 from 11:00am-12:30pm. Register for Part 1 here and register for Part 2 here. Download the flyer and share!
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Story Time Event at Richmond Public Library
VCU FAM Research Lab is hosting a read-aloud event focused on fostering connection and promoting understanding around foster care. Staff will be reading Delly Duck, a gentle children’s book that explores foster care, adoption, and what makes a family. The event will take place at the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library on Saturday, July 25, 3:00pm-4:00pm, and will include a duck-themed craft activity for children, and a brief research information session for caregivers. This event is open to everyone. Download the flyer and share!
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Pushout Documentary Screening
Join SCAN on July 21, 12:00-2:00pm for a free virtual screening of PUSHOUT, a feature-length documentary that takes a close look at the educational, judicial, and societal disparities facing Black girls. Inspired by the groundbreaking book by Monique W. Morris, the film confronts the ways in which the misunderstanding of Black girlhood has led to excessive punitive discipline, which in turn disrupts one of the most important factors in their lives - their education. Register on Zoom.
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July Is Disability Pride Month
Selected by The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates (NCSA), a disabled-led national council, the 2026 Disability Pride Month theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” When people with disabilities are included, respected, and supported, communities work better for everyone. That includes schools, workplaces, healthcare, transportation, and public life. Learn more and explore resources on the Arc's website.
Disability Pride Month is an annual observance in July that celebrates disability identity and community, recognizes disability culture and leadership, and marks the ADA anniversary and ongoing work to make civil rights real in daily life. Learn about the history of the ADA and the Disability Rights Movement from the American Association of People with Disabilities, a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization.
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BIPOC Mental Health Month
Each July celebrates Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month. Named in honor of teacher, author, advocate, and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell, this month is a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health. Mental Health America's 2026 BIPOC Mental Health toolkit, available in both English and Spanish, provides free, practical resources for individuals and organizations looking to improve mental health in communities of color.
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VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities
For four decades, the Partnership for People with Disabilities has been putting research into practice. They provide training, technical assistance, and community services that improve the lives of people with disabilities of all ages and those around them. They employ staff and train volunteers across the Commonwealth while collaborating with community partners locally and nationally. Learn more about the Partnership and explore their offerings and resources.
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