Disability Rights and Resources

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
703-324-7948 TTY 711
Disability Rights and Resources, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708
Fairfax, VA 22035
Trina Mayhan-Webb
Director

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Fairfax Area Disability Services Board

The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board (FA-DSB) is made up of 15 volunteers appointed by elected officials of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Fairfax to represent and advocate for people with physical and sensory disabilities.

Left to right: Ashley-Ann Waaldijk, Ann Kim and Claudia Vila (seated), Department of Family Services; Deborah Cohen, Robin Rinearson, Deborah Hammer, Andrew Magill, Melissa Hochberg, Fairfax Area Disability Services Board; David Simon, Chair, Fairfax Area Disability Services Board; Kathy Smith, Vice Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Andres Jimenez, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Trina Mayhan-Webb, Department of Family Services. 

The FA-DSB works to include people with physical and sensory disabilities into mainstream community life. Our activities on behalf of people with physical and sensory disabilities include:

  • Advising the Board of Supervisors on issues affecting Fairfax County residents with disabilities.
  • Informing and educating the public and County officials about disability rights and barriers to community integration.
  • Developing and supporting linkages with County agencies to improve service coordination and the array of services provided.
  • Advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.

Learn about our annual Martha Glennan Disability and Equality Awards.

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As your representatives, we need to hear from you. Consider the following:

  • The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board values community input. Each meeting begins with an open comment period, and the board welcomes suggestions from the public on how to make the Fairfax area a better place for people with disabilities.
  • Meetings are held virtually or take place in person. Check the meetings section for upcoming meetings and their locations. Meetings are generally held the second Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m.
  • The Fairfax County Government Center is conveniently located in close proximity to I-66 and Route 50. If you are using public transportation, use Fairfax Connector bus #621, 622, or 623 and Connector bus #605 Fair Oaks – Reston Line. For public transportation information, call 703-339-7200. For Metrorail or Metrobus connections with the Connector buses, call 202-637-7000.

David Simon, Chair (At-large)

Jamie Gibbs, Vice Chair (At-large)

Brandis Ruise (Hunter Mill)

Deborah Cohen (Braddock)

Vacant (Dranesville)

Robin Rinearson, O.D. (Mason)

Vacant (Springfield)

Andrew Magill (At-large)

Deborah Hammer (Mount Vernon)

Vacant (City of Falls Church)

Sarah Graham Taylor, Secretary (Franconia)

Melissa Hochberg (Providence)

Christie Garton (At-large)

Diane Monnig (Fairfax City)

Vacant (Sully)

Learn about upcoming and past meetings.

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