FY2026 (padd) DD act state protection & advocacy systems

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded $1,191,945 to Disability Law Center of Virginia on October 1, 2025, under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630), a Formula Grant.

Disability Law Center of Virginia, the designated Protection and Advocacy system for Virginia, provides legal representation and advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities across the Commonwealth. The funding supports the organization's core mission of protecting and advancing the legal and human rights of vulnerable populations with disabilities, enabling them to become independent, productive, and integrated into their communities.

Performance occurs in Virginia, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The program's purpose is to assist states in developing comprehensive and coordinated systems of services and other activities to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families while protecting their legal and human rights. Disability Law Center of Virginia maintains a broader federal grant portfolio supporting multiple protection and advocacy initiatives, including PAIR services, PAIMI, PAAT, PATB, HAVA voting access services, and the Client Assistance Program, funded through the Administration on Disabilities and other federal agencies.