As the end of the session approaches, we continue to monitor the development of the remaining legislative proposals concerning suicide prevention and awareness training. After a decade of failed attempts,...
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Our View of the Legislature – Unexpected deaths
The Virginia General Assembly passed a significant response to a report published by the disAbility Law Center of Virginia. The report analyzed hundreds of deaths in the developmental disability community...
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Our View of the Legislature: Autism Advisory Council
It appears that the 2026 legislature failed to take any action concerning the future of the Autism Advisory Council. There were two different versions of proposals to change the Council,...
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2026 disABILITY Impact Awards Honorees & Event Recap
Leaders Across Virginia Honored for Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion Media Contact Devin Coleman, Director of Development and External Relations Devin.Coleman@dLCV.org | (804) 662-7285 The 2026 disABILITY Impact Awards brought...
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Let’s Talk about Guardianship
...to continue her career in social work and appreciates dLCV for building the foundation for her future success in the field. “ “dLCV is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides information...
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Behind the Locked Doors: Education, Disability, and Dignity in Virginia’s Juvenile Justice Setting
...the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, with research and practice interests centering on equity, systems change, and community-informed approaches to social work and policy. “ “dLCV is a 501(c)3 nonprofit...
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Protecting People, Not Profits: Medicaid Fraud’s Impact on Mental Health Services and the Critical Role of Housing Stability
Protecting People, Not Profits By Ashley Mendez – Intern at disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) Access to quality mental health care can be life-changing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Many...