Fredericksburg VA Deaf and HH News & Events

04/16/2026

04/09/2026

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We didn’t come this far just to stop here.

Join our town hall to learn how to use the new law, hold theaters accountable, and make sure access is real—not just promised.

If theaters aren’t stepping up, document it and send it to [email protected]
And yes—we’re absolutely willing to come back with a stronger bill next year.

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03/26/2026

https://www.stepva.org/

03/21/2026

https://kenmore.org/calendar-item/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community-day/

Deaf and hard of hearing tour of Historic Kenmore in American Sign Language, for the same admission price.

02/18/2026

Two more steps to go, people!

02/04/2026

Good morning,

I've just added the video today to kick off my Podcast! Here's the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ or the Facebook if that's easier: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18NpU3VRXw/

Thank you for checking in,

Kelly Sienkowski

Kelly Sienkowski, a Virginia-based freelance reporter and editor, shines the spotlight on a wide variety of topics.

02/02/2026

Is there anyone who can attend, either in person or on Zoom? Please let us know! Rich Lieberman Kathy Williams Amy McGlone RVA OPEN CAPTION Virginia Deaf and ASL Social Events

01/13/2026

Open captions in Virginia? Who's excited?
Hello everyone!

I'm very excited to share with you all that Delegate Hernandez' bill HB602 (https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB602) is live! You can now share this legislation with your networks and spread the news. Delegate Hernandez is excited to carry this bill and we are hopeful that we will see this signed into law this year!

As far as next steps: I am now working to determine which committee the bill will be assigned to. Typically, a bill is docketed to be heard in a sub-committee 1 or 2 days before the hearing. Our hope is that we can work with the committee chair to get an advance warning for this bill. The House Clerk's staff will provide ASL interpreters for testimony, but usually it takes a few days to source an interpreter. The Delegate would like to provide you the opportunity to have your voices heard by the committee members.

Talk soon,

Dan Harner (he, him, él)
Chief of Staff
Office of Delegate Phil Hernandez
Virginia House of Delegates | District 94
[email protected]
Phone: (804) 698-1094

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