Department of Family Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
Michael A. Becketts
Director

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board (FA-DSB) Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

 

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81443382466?pwd=Q5sFYg07PkalEVvYlsjoOavChzgCwj.1
Password: 321966
Join by phone: 1-309-205-3325, Conference Code: 814 4338 2466


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please contact Ann Kim at 703-324-7486. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m.  Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of November Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Coordinating Council on Aging & Adults with Disabilities (CCAAD) Update- Diane Monnig (5 minutes)
  2. FA-DSB Bylaws- Expanded Scope of Advocacy, Claudia Vila and Trina Mayhan-Webb (5 minutes)
  3. Trails, Sidewalks and Bikeways Committee Vacancy, Claudia Vila (5 minutes)
  4. Board Initiatives- FY 2026 (75 minutes)
  5. General Updates (10 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

2025-11-10 Meeting Minutes

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Executive Committee

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board
or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Legislative Committee Meeting

 

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board
or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

 


Past Meetings

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board

2025 Past Meetings

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please contact Ann Kim at 703-324-7486. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of September Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Patrick Lennon, Visit Fairfax (30 minutes)
  2. Martha Glennan Awards Ceremony 2025: Nominations (10 minutes)
  3. Community Forum Initiative- Housing Forum Update (15 minutes)
  4. Board Initiatives- FY 2025/2026 (35 minutes)
  5. General Updates (10 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

2025-09-08 Meeting Minutes

FY 2026 FA-DSB Priorities

Elevating Every Experience Presentation

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please contact Ann Kim at 703-324-7486. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of June Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Michael Becketts, Director, Department of Family Services- Federal Updates (30 minutes)
  2. Courtney Arroyo, Assistant Coordinator, Department of Emergency Management and Security (30 minutes)
  3. Bree Fuller, Countywide Coordination, Office of the County Executive (15 minutes)
  4. Martha Glennan Awards Ceremony 2025: Committee & Nominations Form (10 minutes)
  5. Board Initiatives- FY 2025/2026 (10 minutes)
  6. General Updates (5 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

06-09-2025 Meeting Minutes

FY 2025 FA-DSB Priorities

DEMS- DSB Meeting Presentation September 2025

2025 Martha Glennan Award Nomination Form

Federal Budget Reconciliation SNAP and Medicaid Changes

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of May Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Robert O’Quinn, Digital Access and Literary Coordinator, Neighborhood & Community Services (30 minutes)
  2. Vote in Executive Committee for FY 2026 (5 minutes)
  3. Vote on FY 2026 All-Virtual and Remote Participation Meeting Policies (5 minutes)
  4. Vote on FY 2026 Meeting Dates (5 minutes)
  5. Potential Legislative Positions (25 minutes)
  6. Board Initiatives- FY 2025/2026 (25 minutes)
  7. General Updates (5 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

05-12-2025 Meeting Minutes

FY 2025 FA-DSB Priorities

2025 FA-DSB Remote Participation Policy

2025 FA-DSB All Virtual Meeting Policy

FY 2026 FA-DSB Meeting Schedule 

FA-DSB Legislative Proposals 2026 (DRAFT)

FY 2026 MOD Roster Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Members

Grant Funded Items at NCS Senior Centers

Plan Forward - Countywide Policy Plan Update

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of March Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Public Testimony Debrief (5 minutes)
  2. Presentation of Nominees to the Executive Committee (5 minutes)
  3. Establishment of Legislative Committee (10 minutes)
  4. Disability Equity Training Initiative (5 minutes)
  5. Board Initiatives- FY 2025 (65 minutes)
  6. General Updates (10 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

03-10-2025 Meeting Minutes

FY 2025 FA-DSB Priorities

Accessible Transportation Virtual Forum Notes

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7–7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of February Minutes

7:05–7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment

7:15–8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Federal Funding Presentation- Michael Becketts, Director, Department of Family Services (25 minutes)
  2. FY 2026 Advertised Budget Presentation- Disability Rights and Resources Staff (20 minutes)
  3. FY 2026 Advertised Budget-Public Testimony (20 minutes)
  4. Establish Nominations Committee for Executive Committee (5 minutes)
  5. Initiative: State and Local Engagement on Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions on the Fairfax Area Disability Community (10 minutes)
  6. Possible Initiative: Advocacy for Needs Assessment of the Local Disability Community (5 minutes)
  7. Board Initiatives- FY 2025 (15 minutes)
  8. General Updates (5 minutes)

9 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

02-10-2025 Meeting Minutes

FY 2026 Advertised Budget (DRR Staff Presentation)

FY 2026 Advertised Budget at a Glance

Community Forums Outline

FY 2025 FA-DSB Priorities

Federal Overview DFS Programs

DFS FY26 Budget Presentation

Public Meeting Notice 

Fairfax Area-Disability Services Board Full Board Meeting
Monday, February 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom


Note: If you have connection problems through Zoom, please call in through the Zoom call-in number above to participate. If the Zoom call-in line fails, please call 703-324 5426.

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

Agenda

7:00-7:05 p.m. Call to Order – Roll Call and Approval of November Minutes

7:05-7:15 p.m. Opportunity for Public Comment 

7:15-8:55 p.m. Chair’s Items:

  1. Christiaan Blake, Vice President, MetroAccess (20 minutes)
  2. Glenn Padeway and Al Koroma, Fairfax County Human Services Transportation (20 minutes)
  3. County Lobbying Policy, Claudia Vila (5 minutes)
  4. Input Request: Programming/Service Needs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residents, Claudia Vila (5 minutes)
  5. Disability Needs Assessment/SHAPE Partnership, Claudia Vila (5 minutes)
  6. Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Families Summit, Bryan Scrafford (5 minutes)
  7. Board Initiatives- FY 2025 (40 minutes)
  8. General Updates (5 minutes)

9:00 p.m. Adjourn

Meeting Materials

Meeting Notice and Agenda

11-04-2024 Meeting Minutes

County Lobbying Policy

FY 2025 FA-DSB Priorities

Fairfax Area Disability Services Board Executive Committee

 

Meeting materials will be posted online at www.FairfaxCounty.Gov/FamilyServices/Disabilities/Fairfax-Area-Disability-Services-Board
or are available by contacting Claudia Vila at 703-324-5426 or Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-5426. TTY: VA Relay 711.

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