Central Virginia Disabilities Services Board
The
Central Virginia Disability Services Board (CVDSB), officially
organized in January 1993, was created to stimulate public and local
government awareness and interest in issues concerning persons with
physical and sensory disabilities. The formation of the CVDSB was in
response to 1992 Virginia's General Assembly legislated development
of Disability Services Boards throughout the Commonwealth. The CVDSB,
along with other Disabilities Services Boards across the State serve
three primary functions:
- Provide input to state agencies on services, needs, and priorities of persons with physical and sensory disabilities residing within the local DSB area by conducting a tri-annual local Needs Assessment;
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Upon request provide information and referral to the participating local governments regarding Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act;
- Administer the Rehabilitative Services Incentive Funds (RSIF) – one and multi-year grants to address underserved or unmet needs identified in the Tri-Annual Needs Assessment (see above) and to provide community programs to persons with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
Rehabilitative Services Incentive Funds (RSIF) – click to learn more about this program.
The CVDSB is comprised of members appointed by local government in the Region 2000 Local Government Council planning area. Government entities represented are, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Campbell County, City of Bedford and the City of Lynchburg.The CVDSB also has at large business representation to the board.
The CVDSB meets a minimum of four (4) times per year to discuss current and future issues pertinent to the needs of the persons with physical and/or sensory disabilities. Contact Kelly Hitchcock at 845-5678 x 218 or khitchcock@region2000.org for meeting times and places.
CVDSB News
- Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department are awarded a $10,729 RSIF grant to provide handicapped accessible playground equipment in Timbrook Park, located on Leesville Road. In addition to the RSIF award, the County will match the grant with $1,092 in local funds.
- Campbell County is committed to providing unique interactive opportunities for children with disabilities to positively interact with fellow children in the region. It is anticipated that the equipment will be installed in the park in the fall of 2007. Further details and information on the park will be provided at this site in the near future.
- CVDSB Meeting Minutes
There are no minutes at this time.
Board Members
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Appomattox County
Linda Booth
John Spencer -
Amherst County
Martha McGinnis, Chairperson
Pamela Nowell -
Bedford City
Craig Pearson
Michelle Pershinsky -
Bedford County
Two vacancies -
Campbell County
Lynn Burnham
Billy Lawrence -
Lynchburg City
Richard Patterson
Keith Wright - At large/Business
Mr. Mike Carroll, Greater Lynchburg Transit Company
Mr. Ken Young, CVAAA
Mr. Jack Smith, Dept. Rehabilitative Services
Mr. Gary Christie, Executive Director Region 2000 Local Government Council