disAbility Law Center of Virginia

disAbility Law Center of Virginia The disAbility Law Center of Virginia or dLCV is the designated Protection and Advocacy organization of Virginia.

Our vision is a Commonwealth free of legal barriers for individuals with disabilities. The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (“dLCV”) advocates for and protects the legal rights of persons with disabilities. We do this through education, training, the promotion of self-advocacy skills for people with disabilities, and through information and referral services. We also provide direct advocacy services in particular cases that fall within our Strategic Goals and Focus Areas.

Over the past two weekends, Virginia has seen lots of snow!. While most roads have now been salted and cleared, accessib...
02/02/2026

Over the past two weekends, Virginia has seen lots of snow!. While most roads have now been salted and cleared, accessibility continues to be an afterthought for many. These are all images of locations across Virginia where snow has NOT been removed from the accessible parking spaces!

Why is this an issue?
For people with disabilities, snow accumulation can mean the difference between getting groceries, accessing medical care, going to work, or being trapped inside. This is because people with disabilities may be using mobility aids or have issues with balance and coordination that could result in serious injury if they slipped and fell on snow or ice. Clearing snow from accessible parking spaces and lots, sidewalks, crosswalks, bus stops, and curb ramps ensures access and autonomy for people with disabilities.

Let's do better, Virginia, and make sure your business supports your neighbors with disabilities with adequate snow removal!

Special Education protections in Virginia are under review.Proposed legislation and budget decisions could affect how th...
02/01/2026

Special Education protections in Virginia are under review.

Proposed legislation and budget decisions could affect how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is implemented and enforced across the Commonwealth.

At the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, we are closely monitoring these developments to ensure students with disabilities continue to receive the services, supports, and protections they are entitled to under the law.

Read our legislative highlight and learn what’s at stake: www.dlcv.org/legislative-highlights

Behind every legislative update is a team doing the work, tracking bills, reading language closely, and flagging what ma...
01/29/2026

Behind every legislative update is a team doing the work, tracking bills, reading language closely, and flagging what matters.

That work is strengthened by volunteers who support our team behind the scenes. Volunteer bill reviewers help by reviewing legislation and flagging key information that informs our legislative highlights and internal tracking.

If you’re interested in supporting this work during the General Assembly session, email ga@dlcv.org
with “Bill Reviewer” in the subject line. A member of our team will follow up with the next steps.

Know your rights in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Our new fact sheet explains what VR services are available and how s...
01/28/2026

Know your rights in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Our new fact sheet explains what VR services are available and how self-advocacy can help you speak up for your goals.

Read the fact sheet: www.dlcv.org/vocational-rehabilitation

Do you think the Commonwealth of Virginia should be able to read your mail?That is what the Department of Behavioral Hea...
01/27/2026

Do you think the Commonwealth of Virginia should be able to read your mail?

That is what the Department of Behavioral Health is proposing for residents of state-licensed facilities.

See our legislative highlights for more details:
www.dlcv.org/legislative-highlights

For the safety of our staff and community, dLCV is closed today, Tuesday, January 27, due to inclement weather.Need assi...
01/27/2026

For the safety of our staff and community, dLCV is closed today, Tuesday, January 27, due to inclement weather.

Need assistance while we’re away? Visit www.dlcv.org/get-help to request services, learn about your rights, or access self-advocacy resources.

For the safety of our staff and community, dLCV is closed today, Monday, January 29, due to inclement weather.Need assis...
01/26/2026

For the safety of our staff and community, dLCV is closed today, Monday, January 29, due to inclement weather.

Need assistance while we’re away? Visit www.dlcv.org/get-help to request services, learn about your rights, or access self-advocacy resources.

In December, 2025, dLCV reported that persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were at serious risk in V...
01/23/2026

In December, 2025, dLCV reported that persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities were at serious risk in Virginia, due in large part to inadequate staff training. The report, Every Minute Matters: Oversight and Emergency Response Failures in ID/DD Care, showed failures to initiate CPR or call 911 promptly, failure to follow food safety protocols, and repeated violations by some providers.

In response, the legislature is considering legislation require regular medical emergency drills in all licensed programs and enforce stronger sanctions.

See our legislative highlights for more detail: www.dlcv.org/legislative-highlights

Read our report at www.dlcv.org/idd-deaths

Today is Ed Roberts Day.Observed each year on January 23, Ed Roberts Day honors Ed Roberts, a pioneering disability righ...
01/23/2026

Today is Ed Roberts Day.

Observed each year on January 23, Ed Roberts Day honors Ed Roberts, a pioneering disability rights leader whose work helped shape the Independent Living Movement. Ed Roberts challenged systems that excluded people with disabilities and insisted on autonomy, access, and community-based living.

His leadership helped redefine disability as a civil rights issue... A legacy that continues to influence advocacy, policy, and community engagement today.

Learn more about Ed Roberts and his impact:
https://edrobertsandassociates.org/

As the Virginia General Assembly continues, staying informed matters.dLCV will continue sharing legislative highlights t...
01/22/2026

As the Virginia General Assembly continues, staying informed matters.

dLCV will continue sharing legislative highlights throughout the session to help the disability community, advocates, and partners stay informed about issues that impact access, services, and rights across the Commonwealth.

🔗 Visit www.dlcv.org/legislative-highlights to stay tuned for updates.

The 2026 Legislative Session has begun!During this time, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia educates policymakers and...
01/16/2026

The 2026 Legislative Session has begun!
During this time, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia educates policymakers and YOU, members of the public, on disability rights concerns. In our legislative highlights this week, we cover:

- Our Priorities
- Voting Rights
- Foster Care
- Blue Envelopes

Visit www.dlcv.org/legislative-highlights to read more about these issues and the bills that are addressing them!

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Richmond, VA
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