Disability Rights and Resources

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This episode of Mature Living focuses on disability resources for both older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as those who care for them. Claudia Vila, manager of Disability Rights and Resources in the Department of Family Services, talks to host Anne Hall about the resources available in the county. We also hear from Rose Robinson from the Wellness Center for Older Adults, and Susan Shaw from Fairfax County's Transportation Options, Programs, and Services (TOPS) program. Watch Mature Living.

The Fairfax Area – Disability Services Board’s Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards are presented annually to recognize people, businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and others that excel in demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities. This year, we recognized Stephanie Davidson and Marian Homes, Inc. for their commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church. Learn more about the awards.

Legal Services of Northern Virginia has partnered with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services to provide these brief, informative videos about the rights of, and resources for, people with disabilities. Check out the videos!

March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month. Many individuals with developmental disabilities actively participate in the social, economic, and civic life in Fairfax County and their contributions are invaluable to our community. Learn more.