Following the reception, opportunities for Gallery seats to observe the State Session, as well as Capitol tours may be available. This opportunity is dependent on RSVP’s and is subject to change with no advanced notice.

We encourage families and individuals who join us on the 3rd to reach out to your representatives. Invite them to the reception or schedule to meet with a member of their staff some time during the day. DDVA members will be available to join the conversations or offer talking points, if needed. The goal of the day is to visit with as many State Representatives as possible.

Find Your State Legislators:

http://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov

Talking Point Suggestions:

https://decodingdyslexiava.wordpress.com/talking-points/

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Capitol Information and Parking:

Visitor's Guide can be found here. An area map is included on the last page of the guide. Virginia State Capitol Visitor's Guide

Pay parking lots and decks are nearby on 8th and Grace Street

and 7th and Marshall Streets. http://vicfa.net/genassdir.pdf

http://www.ridefinders.com/uploads/1-18_downtown_commuter_guide_map_copy.pdf

http://www.ridefinders.com/uploads/current_parking_rates.pdf

Food Service: Meriwether's Cafe, offers several dining options and venues for guests visiting the Capitol. In the new Capitol Extension is a cafe, open to the public, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Meriwether's also operates a cafeteria in the General Assembly Building on the 6th floor, open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

The cafeteria offers some hot meals, as well as sandwiches and beverages. There is also a sandwich express window open during session each year.

The Vending machines are located in the basement and floors 2, 3, and 7.

Advocacy Packets:

https://decodingdyslexiava.wordpress.com/ddva-advocacy-packets/