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.
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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
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.
Nov. 17, 2025
Virginia’s newest Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teachers just got a massive boost!
Nov. 10, 2025
Great news for early intervention professionals and families! The Virginia Early Intervention Professional Development Center (VEIPD) just launched the Sensory Disabilities Learning Path, a dynamic, new resource designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of key sensory topics.
