While reporting compliance increased in FY 20, we still believe some facilities are under-reporting incidents.
Category: Press Releases
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dawn Grois
Check out what Dawn's experience with dLCV has been as a volunteer so far in her own words:
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Volunteer Spotlight: Emmely Byrd
Check out what Emmely's experience with dLCV has been as a volunteer so far in her own words:
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Virginia Will Permanently Provide Accessible Absentee Voting Option For Voters With Print Disabilities
Virginia will permanently make its elections accessible and safe for voters with disabilities such as blindness
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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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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.