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The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) provides information and resources for individuals and families preparing to transition to new housing and homes in the community.

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Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

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Universal Design Resources

Universal Design (UD) is a strategy for making products, environments, operational systems, and services welcoming and usable to the most diverse range of people possible.

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U.S. Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy

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Tornadoes

Be prepared! Tornadoes may strike quickly, with little to no warning, causing extensive damage to structures and disrupting transportation, power, water, gas, communications and other services in their direct path and in neighboring areas.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management

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Hurricanes: Preparedness and Evacuation

Important information about hurricane preparedness and evacuation guidance.

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Virginia Department of Emergency Management

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Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders: NIDCD Fact Sheet

This fact sheet from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) provides information on assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders.

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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

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The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions

The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions factsheet covers frequently asked questions on the relevance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to caregivers.

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ADA National Network

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