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Forms & FilesWelcome to DARS
Supporting Virginians’ efforts to secure independence, inclusion and integration
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with community partners, provides and advocates for resources and services to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families. Read about our mission statement and our code of ethics.
DARS includes the Adult Protective Services Division, the Community Based Services Division, Disability Determination Services, the Division for Rehabilitative Services, the Division for the Aging, Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, the Office of Community Integration and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Learn more in this overview of the agency.
Latest News
More news from DARSBe ready, Virginia
It's hurricane season. Do you have a kit of supplies on hand in the event of a storm? Learn from the Virginia Department for Emergency Management what items you should have ready for those with special needs at http://bit.ly/11TKGaB or for older adults at http://bit.ly/10U7FmO. Visit www.readyvirginia.gov for more.
Coverage of Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging
Read about the Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging that was held May 22-23 at the Hotel Roanoke. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and other notable speakers presented a range of topics about aging in Virginia. http://bit.ly/2qdWHad
Commonwealth Council on Aging honors grocery delivery program for seniors
Senior Services of Alexandria won the top 2017 “Best Practices” award from the Commonwealth Council on Aging for its grocery delivery program, which offers food shopping and delivery service to older Alexandrians unable to shop for groceries themselves. This year’s first-place award of $5,000 honors Senior Services of Alexandria’s “Groceries to Go” program.
No Wrong Door celebrates 100th partner
Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Mark R. Warner today announced that Bon Secours Virginia Health System was the 100th partner to join No Wrong Door, a public-private effort which helps Virginians gain streamlined access to needed services through a virtual network of resources connecting people, providers and communities. Learn more about the network and its partners.
