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disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) Protecting Your Rights

WebThe disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is the designated Protection and Advocacy organization for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Using funding received from federal …

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How the Virginians with Disability Act and The Americans with

WebJuly is Disability Pride Month, and it is a time to acknowledge the impact of public health policies on the disability community. Two policies that have played a vital …

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Your Right to Refuse Medication in State Hospitals

WebAs a person receiving services in a state psychiatric hospital, you have the right to refuse medication in most cases. This means that even if you are hospitalized …

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Advance Directives Videos

WebVideos Advance Directives and Supported Decision-Making in 2021. In this video, Senior Disability Rights Advocate Rhonda Thissen provides basic information about advance …

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The Insanity of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

WebNGRI, sometimes called the “insanity defense,” is where the Court can find a person not guilty if their mental health was impaired at the time of the crime. If this …

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Employment Rights

WebFor information on specific accommodations for people with disabilities, contact the Job Accommodation Network at: (800) 526-7234 (voice) (877) 781-9403 (TTY) JAN – Job …

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Right to Interpreters and Access to Technology in Medical Settings

WebWho decides what accommodation is provided? State and local government medical providers are required to give primary consideration to the request of a person …

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Designated Support Person Allowed in Medical Care Facilities

WebVirginia’s General Assembly passed House Bill 2612 in 2021, creating the right for people with disabilities to have a designated support person with them at all …

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Free Legal Assistance disAbility Law Center of Virginia

WebdLCV can provide information, technical assistance and, in some cases, legal representation. You can reach our office by calling 1-800-552-3962 (toll-free) or 804-225 …

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Fact Sheet: Your Right To Refuse Medication

WebIf you don’t have an Advance Directive and want to make one, call the disAbility Law Center of Virginia at 800-552-3962. 2. You have a court-appointed guardian who makes …

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The Limitations of Health Insurance

WebThe refusal of health insurance companies to cover medical bills is nothing new. Since the beginning of health insurance, companies have had the ability to refuse …

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Your Right to a Qualified Sign Language Interpreter During …

WebRights and Responsibilities — What You Need to Know and Do If You are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. • You have the right to a qualified sign language interpreter, provided free of …

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Instructions for Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

WebInstructions for Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care . Identification of Terms . Agent: The person or persons you choose to make decisions for you whenever you cannot do …

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Report on Critical Incidents

WebIn FY 18, DBHDS-Operated MH facilities reported 318 Critical Incidents—a very slight decrease from the 333 reported in FY 17. ESH reported the greatest number of incidents …

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Consumer Complaint Report

WebConsumer Complaint Report. Page 3 of 3 revised 05/2013. Please return completed report to: complaints Complaint Unit Office of Licensure and Certification Virginia Department of …

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Complaints Regarding Community Residential Settings

WebYou can file a complaint by contacting: The DBHDS Office of Licensing, 804-786-1747, or. The DBHDS Office of Human Rights, 804-786-2008. Contact disAbility Law Center of …

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Report on Critical Incidents

WebThe Code of Virginia requires that all facilities operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) must report to dLCV within 48 hours of a …

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Mandatory Outpatient Treatment Our View of the Legislature

WebJanuary 29, 2020. by Colleen Miller in 2020 Legislative Highlights, Legislative Highlights tags Behavioral Health, General Assembly, Mandatory Outpatient Treatment. Virginia …

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