NASW Virginia

Today is the last day to register to #vote in VA! Early in-person voting continues until Nov. 2, and qualified voters can still vote even up to election day Nov. 5 with a #provisionalballot, which will be counted in the General Election once the information is verified by the Board of Elections. See the @NASWVA Voting Information site for more info: https://buff.ly/3Xo4UuA

Join us for "Am I Doing This Right?": Peer Support for Supervisors on Oct. 22. After completing our popular Foundations of Supervision course, many supervisors of LCSW candidates face new challenges. To provide ongoing support, we've created free, members-only Peer Support for Supervisors sessions, offering insights from experienced instructors and collaboration with fellow supervisors. Don’t miss out—registration closes Oct. 20! Secure your spot and find more details here: https://buff.ly/4h7z90W

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, NASWVA recognize the overlooked history that has often celebrated colonization while ignoring the injustices inflicted upon Indigenous communities. Native Americans, Indigenous peoples, and Tribal Nations still endure significant discrimination and systemic inequality. As social workers, we are called to advocate for justice, equity, and the rights of these communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #SocialWork #JusticeForAll Learn more: https://buff.ly/4f1gD8p

You're invited, students! "Prepping for the 2024 Elections: What Social Work Students Can Do," Next week! Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. ET. #Socialwork students: Social work IS political! All social work students are invited to a critical discussion with national social work organizers to explore ways to make an impact building up to the November #elections. Let's do this! Register free at https://buff.ly/41hHsit.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍 As social workers, we are committed to fostering healthier minds and stronger communities. Let's continue to advocate for policies that ensure everyone has access to mental health care. #SocialWorkersForChange #MentalHealthAdvocacy

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. 💜 Social workers are on the frontlines, supporting survivors and advocating for stronger protections. Together, we can make a difference in ending domestic violence. For resources and tools on how social workers can support survivors, visit NASW’s Domestic Violence Resources page at https://buff.ly/3By1P2x. Together, we can #EndDomesticViolence. 🛑 #SupportSurvivors #NASW #SocialWorkersForChange #BreakTheSilence #DVAM2024

Mental Health Awareness Week is Oct. 6-12, 2024. Social workers play a critical role in mental health advocacy, breaking stigma, and promoting access to care. Let’s use this week to raise awareness and support mental wellness for all. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #NASW #SupportMentalHealth

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 🌟 At NASW-VA and NASW Metro DC, we stand strong in advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities to access fair and equitable employment opportunities. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers, ensuring inclusive workplaces, and ending discriminatory practices like subminimum wage. Learn more about how you can support this movement: https://buff.ly/2GSUVsJ #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces #NASWAdvocacy #EquityInEmployment #DisabilityRights #EndSubminimumWage

Volunteers Needed! Make a difference by helping NASW vet, endorse, and support candidates who advocate for the social work profession and its policy goals. Your expertise is vital to shaping the future of our field. Volunteer for the Political Action Candidate Education (PACE) Committee today. For more information, email driggs.naswdc@socialworkers.org.

Virginia social workers are invited to attend a free webinar by the NASW-CA DisAbilities Council Oct. 15, noon-1 p.m. Pacific Time, featuring a powerful conversation with Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. Participants earn 1 CE. Yu will share insights from her new book and discuss tangible strategies to build a disability-inclusive world. Topics include increasing accessibility in public and professional spaces, reducing microaggressions, and using inclusive language. Yu is a leading voice in disability advocacy and the founder of Diversability. She is also an award-winning social impact entrepreneur who has been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Business Insider.  Bonus: Attendees will have the chance to win a FREE copy of Yu's book. Register at https://lnkd.in/e6EiprsD #NASWCA #DisabilitiesCouncil #AntiAbleism #SocialWork #DisabilityInclusion #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #ContinuingEducation