Virginia Beach Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities

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.

05/18/2025

If you suspect your child has a disability, you have the right to request a free evaluation from your school in writing. The school must respond within three business days and decide whether to proceed with an evaluation, request a review by a school-based team, or deny your request.

Learn more with our factsheet: https://tinyurl.com/ysjamy44

Contact PEATC at 703-923-0010 with any questions.

05/18/2025

Seeking New Members!
We are seeking members who are Virginia Beach residents:
• who have a disability; and/or
• who have experience working with a person, or persons, with a disability; and/or
• who are affiliated with organizations that provide services to Virginia Beach residents with a disability; and
• City employees, in an ex-officio status.
Membership application forms are available through the Mayor's Office and on our web page at
https://virginiabeach.gov/city-hall/mayors-office/mayors-committee-for-persons-with-disabilities
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Hope to see you soon!

05/12/2025

http://digitaledition.pilotonline.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=7ffe6fd7-e785-4560-81ac-9777a8922556

Meals on Wheels Chesapeake has seen a remarkable surge in demand this spring, enrolling 74 new seniors and disabled adults, with more in progress. The number of individuals receiving meals at no cost has tripled in the past six months.

04/08/2025

Community resource coming soon!