Partnership for People with Disabilities

02/13/2026

📣 We are excited to share that we looking for people with developmental disabilities (DD) and/or self-advocates to join three of our IFSP Regional Councils!

You'll become part of a dedicated group of volunteers who help the Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) make things better for people with DD and their families.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS AN IFSP COUNCIL MEMBER:
• Grow leadership skills;
• Build community connections;
• Learn about Virginia's developmental disability service system;
• Help DBHDS make information easier to understand and share;
• Meet other people who share your passion for helping others with developmental disabilities!.. and more!

WHO CAN APPLY TO JOIN A COUNCIL?
• People with DD and/or self-advocates over the age of 18;
• People with DD and/or self-advocates who live in the IFSP Western Region, the IFSP Northern Region, and the IFSP Central Region (check out our map: https://ifsp.tny.cc/regional-map); and
• People who are on the DD Waivers Waitlist, receiving DD Waiver services, or living independently

HOW DO I JOIN?
• Apply online by Monday, March 23rd: surveymonkey.com/r/IFSP-Regional-2026

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please email us: IFSPCommunity@dbhds.virginia.gov

Stay tuned to this page, where we'll share a little more about the work of our Councils and some of the fantastic people who serve on them!

02/13/2026

Midlothian Disability Resource Fair! 🤩

🗓️VA DISABILITY EVENT - Mark your calendars!

Evergreen Elementary - Midlothia - DISABILITIES RESOURCE FAIR
MARCH 25, 2026 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Join us for an inclusive and informative event connecting families, educators, and community members with local organizations and resources that support individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Elementary
1701 E. Evergreen Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23114

FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS:

• Connect with community resources to help you support your loved one with disabilities.
FOR STUDENTS:
• Enjoy family-friendly accessible activities.
• Opportunities to connect with specialists and advocates.
• Please note that childcare is not provided.
Children must be supervised by a caregiver at all times.

SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN MEET AT THIS EVENT:

• PEATC
• CCPS SPED Parent & Family Liaison
• CCPS Family Engagement
• Chesterfield Dept of Social Services
• Chesterfield Community Services Board
• Chesterfield Parks and Recreation
• The Arc of Virginia
• REACH - RBHA
• Chesterfield Mental Health
• Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Registration is not required but encouraged.

For more information, contact
Lauren Robinson and Neely Cooke at evergreenptaspedagmail.com

Register at:
https://forms.gle/JYJeZSoypxYyx8dS7
or scan the QR Code.

Evergreen Elementary Parent Teacher Association

02/11/2026

Teen Helpline 👇

02/10/2026

This is AWESOME 🤩

02/09/2026

So cool 😎

02/09/2026

Important👇

🧐90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5!

When parents and caregivers engage with young children in everyday interactions, then those children learn essential skills for success in school and in life

Many people are unaware that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age 5. The campaign was created to highlight the importance of early brain development and emphasize the pivotal role parents and caregivers play in building the foundation for learning before a child enters school.

Driven by the action statement, “When… Then…”, the campaign highlights that when parents/caregivers engage with young children in everyday interactions, then those children learn essential skills for success in school and in life.

LINK: 90by5.org

Who are we?
tinyurl.com/CFI-PPD-VCU

1 ON 1 SUPPORT | ALWAYS FREE

Find us on Instagram: center4familyinvolvement

The Center for Family Involvement is affiliated with: VCU School of Education Association of University Centers on Disabilities Partnership for People with Disabilities

02/09/2026

Please spread the word so this same model can happen in more and more towns!

02/06/2026

🎤 Friday Thought Drop 💥

EQUALITY: Headphones for everyone.

DIVERSITY: Rock, rap, classical - all welcome.

EQUITY: You set the volume that fits your ears.

ACCEPTANCE: We get that everyone vibes differently.

BELONGING: You can jam your music openly, without side-eyes.

Who are we?
tinyurl.com/CFI-PPD-VCU

1 ON 1 SUPPORT | ALWAYS FREE

Find us on Instagram: center4familyinvolvement

The Center for Family Involvement is affiliated with: VCU School of Education Association of University Centers on Disabilities Partnership for People with Disabilities

02/05/2026

Awesome 🤩

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW? In 1972, PBS aired "The French Chef" with Julia Child as one of the first captioned programs.

Advocacy Wins! Deaf advocates fought for widespread adoption, leading to the Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990, which required TVs to have captioning capability.

Captions opened television, film, and later online media to Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Who are we?
tinyurl.com/CFI-PPD-VCU

1 ON 1 SUPPORT | ALWAYS FREE

Find us on Instagram: center4familyinvolvement

The Center for Family Involvement is affiliated with: VCU School of Education Association of University Centers on Disabilities Partnership for People with Disabilities

02/03/2026