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 Board is looking for motivated and dedicated advocates to join the next class of Partners in Policymaking. Is that you? Find out.
Learn more about PIP and start your application.
The Board is now accepting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for its 2019 Requests for Proposals (RFPs). For details on the two RFPs being offered, click HERE.
The VBPD has issued its response to the Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial regarding educating children with autism in general education classrooms. You can read the response here.
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.
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