Following ten days of turbulence, the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) filed a lawsuit to hold Hallmark Youthcare accountable for violating federal law and skirting accountability.
Category: Press Releases
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dLCV Responds to DOJ Memo on Olmstead and Disability Rights
dLCV responds to a recent DOJ memo that takes a narrower view of the rights recognized under Olmstead v. L.C. and raises concerns about community integration protections.
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Report Finds Ongoing Accessibility Barriers at Virginia Polling Sites
dLCV’s 2025 voting accessibility report outlines ongoing barriers impacting voters with disabilities across Virginia and calls for continued action.
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2026 disABILITY Impact Awards Honorees & Event Recap
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) proudly recognized individuals and organizations whose work is helping build a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable Commonwealth through the 2026 disABILITY Impact Awards.
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Virginia’s Involuntary Commitment System Is Failing
A new dLCV report exposes systemic failures in Virginia’s involuntary commitment system, including prolonged restraints, lack of information, and barriers to due process for people in crisis.
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One Hundred and Thirty-One Hours
A 19-year-old autistic teen was restrained to a hospital bed for over 131 hours in a Virginia emergency room while awaiting mental health treatment.
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dLCV in Response to Use of R-Word in National Media
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is deeply concerned to see the use of the R-word in the national media.
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Urgent Need to Prevent Deaths in Developmental Disability Services
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at serious risk due to critical gaps in oversight, emergency response, and provider accountability in licensed providers.
