Our Mission
Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) promotes the inclusion and independence of people with disabilities through education, training, and referral assistance, so that persons of all abilities can fully participate in our community.
Our Work
- Access Fairfax: Subscribe to our biweekly publication to stay up to date on disability-related news and events taking place in your local area.
- John Hudson Internship Program: DRR strives to expand employment opportunities within county government through our annual paid summer internship.
- Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards: Every year we recognize individuals and entities that excel in demonstrating a commitment to promoting equal rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fairfax area.
- AccessAbility Fairfax: A free event for individuals with disabilities and their families to discover county services, benefits, and supports.
- March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
- July is ADA Pride Month
- October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Learn about our annual mentoring event, held in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Learn more about Disability Rights and Resources
Mature Living - Disability Rights and Resources
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.
Consumer Connection
Watch the latest episode of Consumer Connection from the Fairfax County Department of Cable and Consumer Services. Claudia Vila, Manager of Disability Rights and Resources, and David Simon, Chairperson of the Fairfax Area Disability Services Board, share information about the most common requests they receive and the exciting initiatives the Disability Services Board is working on. Learn more about their efforts to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities.