Jake Smith called dLCV with his mother’s support when he received notification that DARS was going to be closing his case With dLCV assistance, Jake was hired by a local non-profit, and DARS agreed to assist him in getting a start date for employment and supporting him at his new job.
Category: disability rights
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Applauding for Success
The Morris family called dLCV because their daughter, Kate, needs adult services from the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). With dLCV assistance, the client advocated for herself very well and became a DARS client.
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Changes to Absentee and Curbside Voting
This page provides information about the recent changes to absentee and curbside voting in Virginia.
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Amtrak Begins Compensating People with Disabilities
People with mobility disabilities who encountered inaccessible Amtrak stations can now begin submitting claims for monetary compensation.
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Your Right to Refuse Medication in State Hospitals
As a person receiving services in a state psychiatric hospital, you have the right to refuse medication in most cases.
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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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Making a Complaint About Your Guardian
Read dLCV’s Quick Guide to Making a Complaint About Your Guardian.