As a person receiving services in a state psychiatric hospital, you have the right to refuse medication in most cases.
Author: disAbility Law Center of Virginia
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Your Second Stimulus Check May Come On A Debit Card!
Some people who receive SSI or SSDI will receive the second round of stimulus payments in the form of an Economic Impact Payments (EIP) prepaid card. The card is not a scam.
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Virginia Is Overpaying for State Hospital Beds!
DBHDS reports that as of November 30, 2020, 197 individuals were on the Extraordinary Barriers to Discharge List (EBL).
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Making a Complaint About Your Guardian
Read dLCV’s Quick Guide to Making a Complaint About Your Guardian.
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Your Rights as a Guest/Tenant of Unlicensed Limited Supportive Housing or a Boarding House
Learn about Your Rights as a Guest/Tenant of Unlicensed Limited Supportive Housing or a Boarding House.
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Your Rights in Nursing Home Facilities
Learn about your rights when living in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
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Absentee Voting
Before this year, you could only vote absentee if you had a specific reason you could not vote in person. Now, anyone can vote absentee. Learn about absentee voting.
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800 individuals receiving services from DBHDS programs tested positive for COVID-19.
In this report, we highlight trends of COVID-19 in licensed community programs.
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Accessible Absentee Voting: Electronic Ballot Marking
If you are blind or have low vision or have impaired manual dexterity, you have the option of voting an absentee ballot using an electronic ballot marking tool. Read the full guide to learn more.
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Virginia Voting Guide: Your Right to Vote!
People with disabilities have voted at a much lower rate than the general population. dLCV can help ensure an inclusive and equal voting experience for everyone. Learn about your voting rights.