Information Access: Wall of Champions
Wall of Champions.
- 6 Wheels Consulting, LLC
- AnnaCares, LLC
- The Arc of Virginia
- The Arc of Warren
- Autism Society of Central Virginia
- The Bailey Center for Special Needs
- Blue Octopus Consulting
- Capaz+IT
- Chesterfield Community Services Board
- City of Virginia Beach
- Commonwealth Autism
- Dash and Scout
- Disability:IN DC Metro
- The Disability Resource Center of the Rappahannock Area, Inc.
- Encompass Community Supports
- Endependence Center, Inc.
- Guardian Residential Services, LLC
- Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
- Harmony Care Solutions
- Health & Joy Services
- Independence Employment Center
- Junction Center For Independent Living, Inc.
- Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center
- Mount Rogers Community Services, Mental Healthcare
- New River Valley Disability Resource Center
- Northstar Academy
- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
- Resources for Independent Living Inc.
- Results One LLC
- Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
- Taking Action for Special Kids (TASK)
- Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living (VACIL)
- Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
- Virginia Community Health Worker Association, Health Promotion
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- Aging Services
- Lynchburg Field Office
- Roanoke Field Office
- No Wrong Door
- Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH)
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
- Communications
- Developmental Services
- Diversity Equity/Opportunity Inclusion
- Office of Community Network Supports
- Office of Provider Network Supports
- Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
- Civil Rights Unit
- Office of Chief of Staff – Public Relations & Communications
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Virginia Health and Human Resources Secretariat
We have a tendency to really focus on jargon and/or regulatory language. And putting things in plain language and making it easily accessible can only improve individuals’ access to the things that they need.
– Heather Norton, Director of Developmental Services, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
What Does Info Access Look Like?
Virginia Department of Social Services
The Virginia Department of Social Services uses person-centered, trauma-informed and hope-centered language to ensure every interaction is grounded in dignity and respect.
By using language that honors each person’s experiences and strengths, staff create a welcoming environment where people feel seen, heard and valued. When individuals feel respected and supported, they can focus on getting the information and resources they need, empowering them to move forward with confidence.