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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 Division for Community Living, Disability Determination Services, the Division of Rehabilitative Services, 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 DARSMay is Older Virginians Month, Adult Abuse Prevention Month
Join DARS in observing May as Older Virginians Month and “engage at every age” by enriching your physical, mental and emotional well-being and making a difference in our communities. Help make a difference by reviewing the signs of adult abuse and how to prevent it at www.dss.virginia.gov/family/as/aps.cgi.
Kathryn Hayfield named DARS Commissioner
DARS' own Kathryn Hayfield has been named the agency's commissioner by Gov.-elect Ralph Northam. She has been with the agency for two decades and was most recently its Director of Rehabilitative Services. Read the
Announcement.
Check out how DARS can help your business
DARS has updated its business services website, which offers employers resources and information on hiring individuals with disabilities. Check out the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/exQgbEw.
3C's of Choosing a Care Provider
Learn the basics of finding the right care provider to assist your loved one. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and oftentimes caregivers find they need to hire providers to stand in when they are unable to care for their loved one or would like respite from their caregiving duties. Learn more about cost, competence and compatibility from this online poster.