Virginia Resources

Person Centered Planning

Person-Centered Planning is a Virginia resource to promote person-centered planning, training and other aspects of person-centeredness including self-direction. The Center for Person Centered Practices promotes ways for people to create and maintain positive change in their lives, organizations, and communities through the use of person centered skills and actions.

  • Website, Person Centered Planning


Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia

Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia, which includes information on educational power of attorney.

APPENDIX C is a Sample Specific Power Of Attorney  For Educational Decisions Made Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

  • Guide, Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia

    Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities guide


Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services provides services to and for Virginians with disabilities including Employment Services, Community Based Services, Assistive Technology/Devices and Equipment, and Disability Determination.

  • Website, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services


Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU

The Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU links families to wide spectrum of professional services and community interests as it seeks to expand opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

  • Website, Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU


VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma, other diplomas and certificates and Credit Accommodations

Information from VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma and other diplomas and certificates.

Information from VDOE about Credit Accommodations offered to students with disabilities who are seeking a Standard Diploma.

  • Website, VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma, other diplomas and certificates and Credit Accommodations

    Applied Studies Diploma

  • Website, VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma, other diplomas and certificates and Credit Accommodations

    Other Diplomas and Certificates

  • Website, VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma, other diplomas and certificates and Credit Accommodations

    Credit Accommodations


Secondary Transition from the Virginia Department of Education

A Fast Fact sheet on Secondary Transition from the Virginia Department of Education summarizes the requirements under IDEA.

  • Factsheet, Secondary Transition from the Virginia Department of Education