The Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services supports efforts to secure independence and employment for aging Virginians and people with disabilities.
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Join DARS Nov. 13 for its first Virginia Caregiver Summit, Caregiver Strong: Resilience, Strength and Well-being. Connect, learn and discover practical resources designed to strengthen and support Virginia's caregiving community. Register here: bit.ly/4hKItdq
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Meals bring people together. This Residents' Rights Month, we're celebrating the role food plays in dignity, culture, and community for people in long-term care. #JoinUsAtTheTable
Opening doors to opportunity! 🎳
Jay Long of Hooky Entertainment shares how partnering with DARS creates pathways to meaningful employment for Virginians with disabilities.
Celebrating inclusive employers this #NDEAM2026!
Join DARS Nov. 13 for its first Virginia Caregiver Summit, Caregiver Strong: Resilience, Strength and Well-being. Connect, learn and discover practical resources designed to strengthen and support Virginia's caregiving community. Register here: bit.ly/4hKItdq
ALT photos of different caregiver scenarios. information in post.
Opening doors to opportunity! 🎳
Jay Long of Hooky Entertainment shares how partnering with DARS creates pathways to meaningful employment for Virginians with disabilities.
Celebrating inclusive employers this #NDEAM2026!
State Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory Day.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the skills, talents and contributions of people with disabilities. Meet Jeffrey Scroggins, whose vocational rehabilitation journey helped open the door to a career with CloudFit Software.
DARS needs your input on aging services! We want to hear from adults age 60+, caregivers, and professionals. Learn more and let us know you are coming. Scan QR code or visit DARS' State Plan webpage. lnkd.in/0gjv5
Did you know? Residents in long-term care have the right to choose what, when, and how they eat including snacks and alternatives to the menu. Dining is about dignity, not just nutrition. #JoinUsAtTheTable
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the skills, talents and contributions of people with disabilities. Meet Jeffrey Scroggins, whose vocational rehabilitation journey helped open the door to a career with CloudFit Software.
October is Residents' Rights Month! All month we're celebrating the dignity, voice, and choice of every person receiving long-term care, plus joining the national theme, Join Us at the Table. Follow along all month.
Every LTC resident has a free, confidential ally: the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Know your rights. Use your voice. 📞 1-804-565-1600 | elderrights.virginia.gov 🌿 #LTCOP
DARS needs your input on aging services! We want to hear from adults age 60+, caregivers, and professionals. Learn more and let us know you are coming. Scan QR code or visit DARS' State Plan webpage. lnkd.in/0gjv5
Speak Up! Help Virginia Age Better!
Virginia residents 18+ are invited to complete a survey helping shape the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services. Responses are anonymous.
Take the survey by Sept. 25: tinyurl.com/Aging-Survey
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Speak Up! Help Virginia Age Better!
Virginia residents 18+ are invited to complete a survey helping shape the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services. Responses are anonymous.
Take the survey by Sept. 25: tinyurl.com/Aging-Survey
ALT Photo of older man and woman slow dancing and holding hands. They are both smiling.
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Speak Up! Help Virginia Age Better!
Virginia residents 18+ are invited to complete a survey helping shape the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services. Responses are anonymous.
Take the survey by Sept. 25: tinyurl.com/Aging-Survey
ALT Photo of older man and woman slow dancing and holding hands. They are both smiling.
🎧 Can you hear hope? Episode 141 features hearing aid specialist apprentice Amanda Tibbetts and @HasanDavis, The Hope Dealer, sharing powerful stories of resilience, opportunity and transformation. Listen to the episode at: bit.ly/4zSjOuq @RSA_NCRTM @VRworkforce
This factsheet created by YETI shares practical strategies for starting early, reducing barriers, building partnerships and keeping youth voice at the center of transition planning. Check it out: bit.ly/4i3RKOc @RaiseCenter
