disAbility Law Center of Virginia

10/11/2025

Help Make Voting Accessible!

At dLCV, we’re committed to making sure every polling place in Virginia is accessible to people with disabilities. That’s why, over the years, we’ve trained and deployed hundreds of volunteers to survey polling locations across the state.

✅ It’s simple.
✅ We’ll train you.
✅ You’ll make a difference.

Join us for a short virtual training on Thursday, October 23 at 12:00 PM to learn how to get involved!
📲 Sign up: www.dlcv.org/polls

Can’t make it live? No problem—we’ll send out a recording afterward!

It’s time for a change. Please complete the below survey for each polling location you visit on voting day!

10/10/2025

October is Youth Justice Awareness Month!

💡 DID YOU KNOW - students with disabilities represent 17% of total K-12 student enrollment (per the U.S. Department of Education), but :
- 24% of students who received one or more in-school suspensions,
- 29% one or more out-of-school suspensions,
- and 21% of those who received expulsions
(per the Civil Rights Data Collection Office for Civil Rights)

Students with disabilities deserve equal and fair education without discrimination! Check out dLCV's Special Education resources to learn more about advocating for youth with disabilities in the school system.
www.dlcv.org/special-education

10/09/2025

Our friends at Disability Rights Florida created a helpful resource explaining how the federal government shutdown could impact people with disabilities.

Read more https://bit.ly/4hiQOTT

Check it out to learn what programs and services may be affected, and how to prepare.

10/08/2025

At dLCV, we are honored to have some of the most passionate, committed, and creative interns. Join us in welcoming our newest class of social work interns - Paloma Rodriguez, Alma Dominguez, Gillian Dressel, and Kasey Lewis! 🎈🎉

10/08/2025

October is full of opportunities to connect with dLCV!

Join us for events across Virginia, from volunteer trainings to adaptive family fun and community meet and greets, all focused on advancing disability rights and inclusion.

📅 Explore the full lineup via the link in our bio.

10/06/2025

Recently, dLCV advocates conducted a monitoring visit at a youth facility in Virginia.

During the visit, our team met with staff and connected with residents to help ensure that the rights of young people with disabilities are respected and protected. We were also encouraged to learn that the facility no longer uses the emergency restraint chair.

Monitoring visits like these are one of the many ways we work to promote dignity, independence, and equal treatment across Virginia

Swipe to see a 📸 a few moments from the day.

10/04/2025

At dLCV, we know that meaningful change is possible when our community comes together. That’s why our volunteers are at the heart of our mission. Right now, we especially need YOUR HELP to ensure the 2025 elections are accessible to all!

As a polling place volunteer, you will conduct surveys to ensure polling locations are accessible for Virginians with disabilities. dLCV will compile this data to determine what changes are needed; and share this information with the Department of Elections in order to improve voting accessibility for all.

A few minutes of your time can make a real difference for hundreds of Virginians, so sign up to volunteer now!
https://www.dlcv.org/polls

10/03/2025

Check out our newest blog celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

Social work intern, Alma Dominguez, examines the intersection of disability and Hispanic identity, the resources that exist for Hispanic and Latino people with disabilities, and what more can be done to make disability resources accessible to Spanish-speakers.

Read in English at https://www.dlcv.org/hispanic-heritage-blog

Read in Spanish at https://www.dlcv.org/mes-de-la-herencia-hispana

10/02/2025

Registration for our 2025 DisAbility Rights and Resources Summit is officially OPEN!

Join us on November 13th, 2025, at 12 p.m. to learn more about disability issues and how we can work together to create a Commonwealth free of barriers for individuals with disabilities!

Register Now: www.dlcv.org/summit

This year’s theme, “Here. Proud. Empowered.,” highlights dLCV’s commitment to amplifying the voices of people with disabilities through sessions that speak to their needs and challenges. The Summit features FREE keynote presentations, interactive panels, and educational sessions on critical disability rights topics, with a focus on accessibility, equity, independence, and opportunity.

09/26/2025

Today is the anniversary of the signing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act! This act prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in federally-funded activities and programs, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, the road to accessibility was not any easy one. Activists around the country held sit-ins and other protests to pressure the government to sign and implement Section 504.

On this day, the 52nd anniversary of the Act, we celebrate the progress that has been made and honor the zealous advocacy of the activists before us.

09/26/2025

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Section 504 — the first federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities.

This history inspired the 504 Club, our monthly giving community that fuels advocacy for Virginians with disabilities.

Swipe to learn what the 504 Club is, why it matters, and how your $5.04/month can make a difference.

Join the Club today: www.dlcv.org/504club

09/22/2025

We’re just 30 days away! Join the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) for a free Meet & Greet in Abingdon on Thursday, October 23, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

RSVP now through the link in our bio or visit: www.dlcv.org/meet

✅ Connect with local advocates and community leaders
✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch
✅ Learn how you can support disability rights in your community

📍 This free event is especially for residents of Abingdon, Glade Spring, Saltville, Damascus, Bristol, and surrounding areas — but all are welcome!

🍽️ Free lunch | ⏰ Drop-in event | 🤝 Inclusive and accessible