The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is seeking Proposal Applications in response to its Competitive Request for Proposal (RFP), due November 3, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. ET. The Board […]
VBPD Seeks Communications Assistant
The VBPD is seeking a Communications Assistant to support agency communications through the writing and design of print and digital materials, promotional content and other media. To learn more about […]
2025 Assessments Released: Pre-Employment Transition Services and Barriers to Competitive, Integrated Employment
Our assessments review important service areas. We propose how to make services for people with disabilities better. State law calls for us to assess two areas each year. Pre-Employment Transition […]
VBPD Seeks Director of Administration
The VBPD is seeking an experienced Director of Administration to lead the agency’s administrative, fiscal, human resources, logistical, and operational functions. This position serves as the agency’s senior administrative official, providing […]
Systemic Failures: Monitoring Institutions for People with Disabilities
While Virginia has helped people with disabilities live in home- and community-based settings, it has not ensured the well-being of those who remain in institutions. Intermediate care facilities for people […]
Building Plain Language Capacity within Virginia’s HHR Agencies
To build a plain language community of practice, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities sponsored a training series for 24 Virginia state employees representing 10 Health and Human Resources […]
Read Now: VBPD Releases 2024 Program Performance Report Highlights
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) made significant strides to improve the lives of people with disabilities in the 2024 federal fiscal year. Our 2024 Program Performance Report […]
VBPD Seeks Input for Next State Plan
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is seeking input for our next State Plan. The plan will guide our work for five years. Your input will help us […]
Permanent Injunction Approved, Ending 12-Year Settlement Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice
On Wednesday, January 15, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia approved a permanent injunction, officially ending the 12-year settlement agreement between Virginia and the U.S. Department […]
VBPD Introduces Bill of the Week
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) has launched a new tool to help Virginians understand legislation that affects their lives. Each week during General Assembly, the VBPD will […]
2024 Board Assessment Infographics Now Available
The VBPD has released two new infographics in English and Spanish to accompany the 2024 Board Assessments. The infographics highlight the key findings and recommendations from each assessment. Inclusive Emergency Preparedness, […]
Applications are Open for Partners in Policymaking & Youth Leadership Academy
Are you looking for a chance to grow in the new year? Do you want to make a difference for yourself, your family and your community? The VBPD is now […]
VBPD Awards $339,680 to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is pleased to announce that it recently awarded a $339,680 grant to the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to […]
2024 Assessments Released: Inclusive Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery and Information Ecology of the Disability Services System
Our assessments review important service areas. We propose how to make services for people with disabilities better. State law calls for us to assess two areas each year. Inclusive Emergency […]
Information Access Champions Brings Accessibility to the Front of Mind
People with disabilities and families can’t always find useful info. In Episode 10 of the Blind Experience, our Board’s Executive Director Teri Morgan and Dr. Joe Ashley discussed information access. […]
The VBPD Office has Moved!
Our new address is: Virginia Board for People with DisabilitiesRatcliffe Building1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 100Richmond, VA 23229
2023 Assessments Released: Accessibility of Dental Care and Geographic Disparities in Access to Healthcare
Our assessments review important service areas. We propose how to make services for people with disabilities better. State law calls for us to assess two areas each year. Geographic Disparities […]
ENDependence Center Awarded $300,000 to Develop Information for Latinos with Disabilities
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is pleased to announce that it recently awarded a $300,000 grant to the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) to develop culturally […]
2023 Assessments Released: Medicaid Consumer-Directed Services
To inform the assessment, CD services participants responded to a VBPD survey to identify the benefits and challenges of CD services. The assessment is grounded in one overarching key finding: […]
Every U.S. Household can Receive Four More Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Starting this week, every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. For more information, please visit https://www.covid.gov/tests.