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.
Upcoming Events
Behind the Locked Doors: Education, Disability, and Dignity in Virginia’s Juvenile Justice Setting
Learn about Virginia's juvenile justice center and why disability, dignity, and educational access must remain at the center of rehabilitation.
Let’s Talk about Guardianship
Learn about guardianship in Virginia, the risks of restrictive decision-making, and why dLCV advocates for less restrictive alternatives.
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.
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.
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.







