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South Hampton Roads Disability Services Board

About Disability Services Boards

In 1992, the General Assembly legislated the development of the Disability Services Boards (DSBs) to assist localities in identifying and addressing the needs of persons with physical and sensory disabilities in their communities. The Boards advise state and local government and agencies and, through incentive grants, leverage private and public dollars to improve service delivery and public awareness. Over 500 individuals serve on Virginia’s 41 Disability Services Boards, which represent every political jurisdiction in the Commonwealth.

Duties

Develop and make available for public comment an assessment of local needs and priorities of people with physical and sensory disabilities, updated every three years; (Click here for the latest on needs assessment surveys)
Provide information and resource referral to local governments regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Administer the Rehabilitative Services Incentive Fund and serve as a catalyst for the development of public and private funding sources;
Exchange information with other local boards regarding services to persons with physical and sensory disability and best practices in the delivery of services; and
Provide such other assistance and advice to local governments as may be requested.

Boards are responsible to the governing body or bodies of the county or city or combination thereof, which established the Board.