Get Involved in Legal Advocacy at dLCV The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) partners with attorneys, students, and emerging professionals who are committed to advancing disability rights. Whether you...
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dLCV Responds to DOJ Memo on Olmstead and Disability Rights
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is deeply concerned about an internal memorandum circulated at the end of last week by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”). In it, the...
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Disturbing Findings at Eastern State Hospital
...letter to Commissioner Stewart, of the Department Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the dLCV reviewed and summarized alarming findings from a recent federal survey of the facility, and added that...
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January 7, 2014 Legislative Highlights
The disAbility Law Center is a private nonprofit organization that advocates and advances the rights of people with disabilities in Virginia. The dLCV is available to assist legislators and other...
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Southside Virginia Training Center Closes
...state’s designated protection and advocacy system. Formerly known as the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, the dLCV is now a fully independent nonprofit organization. The dLCV represents and promotes...
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Lesson Never Learned
Lethal Restraint at Western State Hospital A young woman with mental illness died while involuntarily committed to Western State Hospital. dLCV’s investigation revealed the facility subjected her to abusive restraint...
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When Barriers to Discharge Aren’t “Extraordinary”
...when he and his family contacted dLCV for assistance with discharge planning. During dLCV’s advocacy, we discovered that despite being discharge-ready for nearly three years and ESH staff working with...
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Our View of the Legislature: Voting
...with disabilities to be able to vote safely and independently, dLCV will monitor these proposals closely. Some of the proposals being considered would benefit people with disabilities, and we will...
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January 8, 2014 Legislative Highlights
...proposals for people with disabilities. The dLCV is a private nonprofit organization that advocates and advances the rights of people with disabilities in Virginia. There are a number of bills...
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January 14, 2014 Legislative Highlights
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is a private nonprofit organization, dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities in Virginia. The dLCV may educate policymakers about the impact...