DPVA DisAbility Caucus

02/20/2026

Virginia’s first woman governor tapped by party leaders for nationally televised rebuttal next Tuesday.

02/20/2026

This week's Bill of the Week features House Bill 298!

This bill would stop public schools from suspending or expelling a student unless they first try at least one evidence‑based restorative practice. These approaches can support students with disabilities who are often disciplined disproportionately.

To view or download a PDF of our Bill of the Week, visit our website: https://vbpd.virginia.gov/policy/bill-of-the-week/

02/20/2026

Donald Trump is trying to RIG the midterm elections.
VOTE YES to stop him!

05/18/2025

The DPVA DisAbility Caucus endorses Hayes for Delegate!

Learn about Hayes here: https://www.risehayesdelegate.com/

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03/02/2025

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: The U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote today on a bill that will start the process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call your representatives right now and tell them not to take away health care and essential services from millions of people with disabilities, children, and older adults.

It only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference. CALL NOW: https://bit.ly/4idXmlJ

03/02/2025

03/02/2025

If Medicare and Medicaid are on the menu; neglect of the disAbled will follow closely behind.

The president’s disdain for disabled people—and obsession with genetic superiority—harks back to a grim past.

02/24/2025

So what does wasteful research look like?

An effort to drastically cut federal funding for universities is on hold.

02/21/2025

Medicaid is targeted for destruction by the GOP in their 2025 budget resolution. Here's what the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is asking you to do.

This presentation was recorded on February 20, 2025. View or download the presentation slides: https://vbpd.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Medicaid-...

02/19/2025

It's time to act up

02/29/2024

Virginians know which party has the back of the disAbled Community Thank you President Joe Biden Thank you Secretary Pete Buttigieg

The Biden administration is proposing regulations to make air travel easier for people who use wheelchairs. The proposed rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) would make the “mishandling…

09/28/2023

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-designates-people-disabilities-population-health-disparities

Designation, new research program and update to NIH mission are actions to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities.