Virginia Beach Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities

11/04/2025

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gI-CV8OqtLk?utm_source=enewsletter&utm_medium=enews

The countdown to Election Day is on. And if you plan on voting Nov. 4 but don’t have a way to get to the polls, local transit systems have your back.

10/30/2025

https://virginiamercury.com/2025/10/22/commission-adopts-study-to-improve-va-s-special-education-compliance-system/

A Virginia commission on Tuesday unanimously accepted a study recommending that policymakers separate the Parent Ombudsman for Special Education’s office from the Virginia Department of Education to improve its “neutrality and public trust.”. The recommendation is part of a larger study develo...

10/07/2025

https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/10/04/accessible-cooking-disability/

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program and Gateway to Learning are two programs that seek to help individuals living with disabilities in all aspects of their daily life, including cooking in th…

09/18/2025

VBPD's Statewide Continuing Education Workshops return Friday, September 26, at noon!

Join us to learn about Virginia's four HCBS Waiver programs: the Community Living Waiver, Family and Individual Supports Waiver, Building Independence Waiver, and the CCC+ Waiver.

Register now to participate: https://dsa-virginia.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/TcoizkXlTpqt7QLgD_qCqw #/registration

09/10/2025

The Noblemen will be an Airshow for children with special needs and their family on Friday Sept. 19th at NAS Oceana. Detail in link below.

09/03/2025

https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/01/eliza-hope-foundation-expansion/

“This center belongs to all the families that have battled to find a place for their children to learn,” Aimee Darby said.

08/19/2025

The committee will not be holding a meeting in August. We will be back for our reaular meeting in September.

08/04/2025

07/15/2025

PEATC is delighted to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has again awarded us the Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center grant. Starting October 1, 2025, this five-year grant allows us to proudly continue our 47-year legacy as Virginia’s federally designated PTI.

PEATC remains committed to empowering families, individuals with disabilities, and the professionals who support them to navigate the special education and disability services systems through training, resources, and free and confidential individualized support.

We’re honored by this opportunity and energized to keep working alongside Virginia’s families, professionals, and communities to build brighter futures.

06/15/2025

In observance of Juneteenth and due to Virginia Beach city closures, the committee's next meeting is rescheduled to Monday, June 23rd, and will be virtual only.