Virginia Beach Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities

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Virginia Beach Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities

Raise awareness of city government and the Virginia Beach community at-large of the needs of persons

On behalf of all people with disabilities, and in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, our mission is to raise the awareness of the Mayor, City Council, City Administration and the community at-large of the needs of persons with disabilities. We assist in formulating solutions to meet those needs, and provide advice on issues involving compliance with state and national legislation addressing their needs.

06/16/2026

Instead of the June meeting, the committee will host a volunteer appreciation event for its members. Our regular meeting will resume in July.

06/15/2026

https://apnews.com/article/robot-elder-care-companion-946ce0517281381950e72f088b0eda89

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer.

05/18/2026

https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/05/12/column-collective-bargaining-bill-would-boost-home-care-workers/

Collective bargaining rights empower essential workers to form a union and negotiate for better wages and job standards, SEIU Virginia 512’s Angel Pye writes in a guest column.

04/15/2026

Virginia Beach is offering this service. This can be very useful for families with exceptional members and/or extensive medical needs. Sign up today! https://www.smart911.com/?utm_content=159878447&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-294288268942

04/02/2026

https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/04/01/you-would-never-know-massage-therapist-navigates-her-job-with-one-hand/

Daniela Stevenson doesn’t let having a limb difference hinder her job as a massage therapist.

03/07/2026

01/13/2026

https://mailchi.mp/hrtransit/free-fare-on-transit-equity-day-6330444?e=fc093850b8

Transit is for everyone. That’s why Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is offering free fares on Monday, February 9, to commemorate Transit Equity Day. The day recognizes transit rider and civil-rights icon Rosa Parks, whose birthday is February 4. HRT will provide free bus, light rail, ferry, OnDeman...

01/08/2026

https://www.whro.org/health/2025-12-31/at-virginia-wesleyan-a-new-neurodiversity-center-aims-to-support-students?utm_source=enewsletter&utm_medium=enews

A first-of-its-kind center at Virginia Wesleyan University is offering neurodivergent students more than academic help.

01/07/2026

https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-01-06/virginia-developmental-disability-community-fears-funding-cuts-in-2026

There is one option Arc of Virginia thinks could see funds put back in state coffers even while their community asks for more.

12/23/2025

https://apnews.com/article/blue-origin-wheelchair-rocket-launch-e1b993bc7a66a1d587d94a0fb37aff8f

A paraplegic engineer has become the first wheelchair user in space, blasting off with Blue Origin. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus rocketed away from West Texas on Saturday with Jeff Bezos' company.

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Virginia Beach, VA
23456

Telephone

+17573854303

Website

https://virginiabeach.gov/city-hall/mayors-office/mayors-committee-for-persons-with-disabilities

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