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The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is currently accepting 

DRPT wants to help you find the transportation services you need. The Virginia Trip Planner helps people plan trips with bus, rail, bikeshare, carpools, vanpools, and walking anywhere around the Commonwealth. Explore the GET CONNECTED transportation widget to find transporation resources near you.
You can also use the Virginia Transportation Finder below to find public, private, and specialized transportation services.

Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Learn about research that suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.

Learn appropriate ways to interacting with someone who has a disability and how to help them if needed.

Be prepared! Tornadoes may strike quickly, with little to no warning, causing extensive damage to structures and disrupting transportation, power, water, gas, communications and other services in their direct path and in neighboring areas.

While everyone is at risk during a natural weather-related disaster or similar emergency, older adults can be especially vulnerable during these challenging times.