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VBPD serves as Virginia's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. DD Councils are in every state and territory of the United States. They work for the benefit of individuals with DD and their families to identify needs and help develop policies, programs and services that will meet these needs in a manner that respects dignity and independence.
Latest News from the Board
The Board has issued two new requests for proposals, with funding available for multiple projects. For more information, click HERE.
The Board is now accepting public comment regarding its 2022-2026 Draft State Plan Goals and Objectives. Information on how to submit comment is available inside each of these documents. Comments must be submitted by 5 pm on Jan 31, 2021.
The Board has completed its report on the state of Housing in Virginia as part of Project Living Well. The summary and full report can be read here.
The Board has assembled a handy cheat sheet of tips for safely using and caring for your cloth face masks. You can download it HERE. Stay safe!
The Board has compiled a handy guide to help explains the Coronavirus stimulus and how an ABLEnow account can protect the other benefits you receive.You can download it HERE. Stay safe!
The Board, along with its partners in the Developmental Disability Network, has issued a letter to multiple state agencies regarding how to mitigate the disruption caused by the Coronavirus on people with disabilities - Developmental Disabilities Network Letter regarding COVID-19.
The highlights of the Board's 2019 Program Performance Report are now available to the public! Check them out!.
The Board has released it's 2020 update to the current five year state plan. To read the update, visit our Planning Documents and Reports page.
Virginia is offering new high quality, low cost healthcare coverage to thousands of people with disabilities beginning January 1, 2019. Qualification criteria have changed and new plans are available. To see if you qualify and to get enrolled, visit http://www.coverva.org/.
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