Who is the Partnership?
The Partnership for People with Disabilities was founded in 1985 to build a world where all people can live, learn, work, and play together.
We’re based at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education, serving as Virginia’s only University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities or UCEDD.
Learn More About the Partnership
2,984
HOURS OF
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PROVIDED
$18.25M
IN FUNDING & AWARDS
20,000
INDIVIDUALS
RECEIVED TRAINING
64
GRANTS/CONTRACTS
AWARDED
45
NEW PRODUCTS
DEVELOPED
693
FAMILIES
RECEIVED SUPPORT
* Yearly Impact data from Fiscal Year 2024
News
March 19, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Public Schools (RPS) graduating seniors are stepping into the spotlight to share their visions for the future. On Tuesday, April 28, the community is invited to "Through Our Lens: RPS Student Portfolio End-of-Year Showcase & Celebration," an event highlighting the creativity and growth of students from intensive supports classrooms.
Jan. 23, 2026
The Partnership for People with Disabilities' Project CONNECTS recently brought families and educators together for a series of important conversations aimed at strengthening the relationship between home and school.
Nov. 24, 2025
RICHMOND, VA – The Partnership for People with Disabilities (Partnership) at Virginia Commonwealth University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, celebrating its 40th Anniversary with an Open House event that drew approximately 75 attendees, including key state leaders, dedicated partners, and the heart of the Partnership's mission: self-advocates and families.
