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
Virginia will be 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/.
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has announced grant awards worth more than $444,000 to three Virginia universities, including William & Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Radford University, for projects designed to improve integrated employment and inclusive education in the Commonwealth.
Learn more in our news release.
The 2018 Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Disability Services Assessments have been published. The Assessments identify critical issues, data trends, and unmet needs of people with developmental disabilities, and offer recommendations for improving the accessibility, availability, and quality of housing and transportation services and supports for people with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth.
2018 Assessment - Housing
2018 Assessment - Transportation
The Independent Reviewer’s Report to the Court for the 12th review period has been release. It can be found at http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/settlement-agreement/180613-report-to-the-court-3-12-cv-059.pdf.
The Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report Highlights are now available. You can download a copy of the highlights report HERE.
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has released a statement regarding the impact of the proposed repeal of current net neutrality regulations on the disability community. Read the release.
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