DBHDS reports that as of June 30, 2020, 216 individuals were on the Extraordinary Barriers to Discharge List (EBL). Some of these individuals have been waiting for months, or even years, to return home.
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Coalition of Disability Groups Demand Access to Virginia’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
The Commonwealth’s current absentee voting discriminates against voters who cannot mark a paper ballot due to print disabilities, including blindness. Instead of voting absentee like other Virginia citizens, these voters must reveal their choices to another person and hope that person correctly records their absentee vote or risk COVID-19 infection by travelling to the polls to vote in person.
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Right to Interpreters and Access to Technology in Medical Settings
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires doctors and hospitals to provide appropriate aids and services to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities.
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A Graduation to Remember
Thanks to the ADA, Ethan was able to fully participate in his high school graduation!
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COVID-19 Status Survey of Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
We are hoping that you will consider completing our survey if you or a loved one that lives in a facility is experiencing difficulties related to COVID-19.
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Protect Yourself from Scams & Fraud
Coronavirus (COVID-19) fraud scams are swirling around. Stay up-to-date on scams like this here:
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dLCV opposes IDEA waivers
dLCV opposes IDEA waivers that would deprive students with disabilities of essential educational services.
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Action is Needed Now for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents
Action is Needed Now for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents.
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Virginia’s Urgent Need to Modify Medicaid Waivers
We urge Governor Ralph Northam to finalize and submit Virginia’s Appendix K to CMS, today.
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Trapped in State Hospitals While Infection Spreads?
Trapped in State Hospitals While Infection Spreads?