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.

The Board has three new fact sheets, developed in conjunction with the Partnership for People with Disabilities ad the Arc of Virginia, regarding safety information about coronavirus vaccines for people with disability, including safety, how to receive the vaccine, and what to expect after you get it.
Safety | How to Get the Vaccine | After You're Vaccinated

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.

• Word Document here
• PDF Document here

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 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/.