The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is Virginia's Developmental Disabilities Planning Council that works to promote public policy changes and service delivery systems to benefit those with developmental and other disabilities. The VBPD has invested in over 200 projects promoting education, employment, housing, transportation, recreation and community integration. It advises the governor and state agencies on developing inclusive programs and eliminating barriers. The board consists of 40 members, mostly individuals with disabilities and their family members, who provide guidance based on their experiences.

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VBPD is proud to have enriched the lives of Virginians with developmental
and other disabilities by investing in over 200 best practice, model
demonstration and research grant projects that have created change in the
areas of education, employment, housing, early intervention, transportation,
recreation, and community integration. We work with many public and
private groups across the state and nationally to identify best practices, new
approaches, and collaborative ventures that facilitate our mission and
increase the independence, productivity, and integration of people with
disabilities in our Commonwealth.
A key aspect of our work is to advise the Governor, legislators and
government agencies on public policy issues as well as on how to develop
programs and services for people with DD that will eliminate barriers to full
inclusion in all facets of community life. We believe that people with
disabilities and their family members play a critical role in identifying needs
and in having a say in the policies and programs that affect their lives.
Twenty four of our 40 Board members are individuals with disabilities,
parents, or family members of individuals with disabilities. Their experiences
and perspectives play a vital role in guiding our ongoing efforts to ensure
responsive, individualized, and flexible systems of services and supports in
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We look forward to working with you on the important issues and challenges
ahead and hope that you find the information and resources on this website
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