We Help People with Disabilities
VBPD creates change to help people with developmental disabilities. People with disabilities are in charge of their own lives. They choose how they live, learn, work and play.
Who We AreWhat We Do
- Make sure people with disabilities get support to live in the community.
- Improve access to health and safety services.
- Inspire schools and work places to include people with disabilities.
- Train people with disabilities and their families to stand up for themselves and others.
Information Access
For years, Virginians with disabilities and their families said that they have trouble finding useful service info. Our goal is to solve that problem.
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How We Do It
Policy Advocates
We support policies that help people with disabilities and their families.
Recommendations made to support community living
(10/1/22-9/30/23)
Grant Projects
We give grants to groups that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Grant dollars spent to achieve the VBPD’s mission
(10/1/22-9/30/23)
Training
We provide training to adults, youth and families.
People educated or trained on key topics
(10/1/22-9/30/23)
News & Events
- VBPD Awards $339,680 to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- 2024 Assessments Released: Inclusive Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery and Information Ecology of the Disability Services System
- Information Access Champions Brings Accessibility to the Front of Mind
Project Highlight
Ability First is a fitness and wellness program. They help people with developmental disabilities (DD) who live in rural areas. The program helps people to live healthy.
With funding from the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, Ability First can connect people with disabilities to opportunities within their communities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing. I believe that we can create more inclusive communities where everyone — regardless of ability, race or gender — are looked at equally.
– Dr. Thomas E Moran, Executive Director of Empowerment3 and JMU Kinesiology ProfessorView More Grantee ProjectsHelpful Resources
An online tool that answers basic questions about services and supports.
“CILs” are places where people with disabilities learn how to take charge of their lives and make their own choices.
Connects Virginians with services that can help them.