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Telephone: 703-324-5421, TTY 703-449-1186
Fax: 703-449-8689
E-mail: Disability Services
Board
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Address: 12011 Government Center Parkway,
Suite 708; Fairfax, VA 22035-1104
The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board represents persons with physical and sensory disabilities in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
News Highlight
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DSPD Mourns the Loss of John Hudson 
The Department of Family Services' Disability Services Planning and
Development (DSPD) unit along with the Fairfax Area Disability Services
Board (FA-DSB) are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of John
Hudson during a recent hospitalization. In the 15 years that he has been
with Fairfax County, John made immeasurable improvements to enhance the
lives of people with disabilities in the Fairfax Area. John was the
Director of Disability Services Planning and Development and lead staff
support to the FA-DSB for more than 10 years. More recently, John guided
Fairfax County through a new venture by joining with the Office of
Emergency Management to design and implement the Medical Needs Registry.
The success of the registry is unparalleled and John's efforts have
brought national attention and acclaim to Fairfax County for including
people with disabilities in its emergency preparedness efforts.
To honor John's memory and commemorate his life, please post comments,
tributes and condolences
online.
The impact that John has had on our lives and on our community will live
on in our hearts and memories forever.
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Employer of the Year 2009 Award
- East Coast Rehab and Home Depot received the Martha Glennan 2009 Employer of the Year Awards from the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board
- These awards are presented each year to county businesses that encourage inclusion in their workforce and provide excellent customer service to people with disabilities.
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View Photos of
the event.
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Fairfax County Disability Mentoring Day
- Over 30 students and job seekers with disabilities participated in the county’s Disability Mentoring Day on October 21.
- Participants learned job searching skills and job-shadowed county mentors.
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View
photos of the event.
Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Releases 2009 Needs Assessment
The Fairfax County Long Term Care Coordinating Council and
SeniorNavigator officially launched the disAbilityNavigator on
Friday, January 9, at the Fairfax County Government Center. Fairfax
County’s Incentive Fund provided seed money to develop the Web site. The
Web site,
www.disabilitynavigator.org , is fully accessible for
people with vision, hearing and intellectual disabilities.
About Us - Find out about the
Fairfax Area Disability Services Board, its mission and purpose, and when
and where it meets.
Special Needs
Registry
Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund For Fiscal Year
2009
Disability Employment Awareness
Month
In Remembrance of Martha
Glennan
Human Services Resource Guide
Americans with Disabilities Act
Assistive Technology
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Assistive
Technology - What Can It Do for You? (PDF, 203K); Large Print (PDF, 140K); HTML
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Everything You Need to Know about
Wheelchairs (PDF, 204K); Large Print (PDF, 180K), HTML
Emergency Preparedness
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Preparing for an Emergency (PDF,
187K); Large Print (PDF,
128K); HTML
Employment
- Disability and Employment (PDF, 182K); Large Print (PDF, 49K); HTML
- Fairfax County Employees Disability Awareness and Action Network
Housing Information
Legal Resources - Disability Related Legal Resources
Leisure Services
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Leisure Services for People with
Disabilities (PDF, 195K); Large Print (PDF, 128K); HTML
Library Resources - Access Services
Tax Information for Persons with Disabilities
- Tax Considerations
- Tax Relief for People with Disabilities (PDF, 203K); Large Print (PDF, 127K); HTML
Transportation Information
- TaxiAccess
- Transportation Guide
- Where to purchase passes and tokens for Metrorail and Bus
- About Accessible Parking
- How to get a Disabled Parking Placard or Plate (VA DMV Web site)
- Adaptive Driving for People with Disabilities
- Pedestrian Guide for Everyone (PDF, 236K); Large Print (PDF, 49K), HTML
Voting
- Voting Made Easier (PDF, 201K); Large Print (PDF, 129K); HTML
Concerns About Accessing Services or Facilities
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Accessibility
Fundamentals
Accessibility provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). -
Office of
Equity Programs
Responds to concerns about access to Fairfax County programs, services, and employment.
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Human Rights Commission
Responds to concerns about access to programs, services, and employment in private businesses in Fairfax County.
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Disability Services
Planning and Development
Provides technical assistance and referral to individuals, programs, and organizations; also, staff to the Disability Services Board.
Meeting Accessibility Checklist
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Free Semiannual Newsletter - Send
us your name and address and say you would like to receive the
Disability Services Beacon, the Fairfax Area Disability Services
Board's semiannual newsletter. The subscription is free. If you need
large type or an alternative format, please let us know. Back issues of the Disability Services Beacon
publication are also available.
- Weekly Disability News - Sign up for the Disability Services Listserv and get information about services, resources, and opportunities available to people with disabilities in the Fairfax area.
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