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Virginia gubernatorial candidates debated disability issues, focusing on access to care, transportation, and housing policies.
In a Virginia virtual forum during National Disability Voting Rights Week, gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears addressed disability issues, including Medicaid access, transportation, and representation.
Both acknowledged challenges like long waitlists and limited services, with Earle-Sears citing state funding and reserve funds to mitigate potential federal cuts, while Spanberger emphasized caregiver support and access to quality care.
They disagreed on housing policies, with Spanberger supporting eviction prevention programs and increased funding, and Earle-Sears advocating for reduced regulations to boost development.
The event marked the first major disability-focused debate in Virginia’s 2025 election cycle.
Los candidatos a gobernador de Virginia debatieron temas de discapacidad, centrándose en el acceso a las políticas de atención, transporte y vivienda.