News Release Archives

2008 News Release Archives

October 2nd, 2008:
Annual Awards Luncheon Honors Ten for ‘Championing’ Disability Employment

March 20th, 2008:
Five Honored with Employee Leadership Recognition Award.

March 17th, 2008:
Tazewell County Department of Motor Vehicles Receives Award of Excellence - Accessible Manuals and Driver’s Test Open Opportunities for People with Disabilities.

March 11th, 2008:
Transition Services Prepare Students with Disabilities for Work, Life After High School - Annual Forum Gives Platform for Youth to Share Experiences and Insights.

March 3rd, 2008:
Virginia gets Top Grade in Performance.

February 1st, 2008:
Virginia Business selects TecAccess as Small Business Success Story of the Year.

2007 News Release Archives

November 7th, 2007
Style Weekly: Disabling Barriers - The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services makes inroads with state employers. A success story at the Omni Hotel..

June 13, 2007
CNBC ranks Virginia as "Top State for Business"

June 11, 2007
Virginia named "Best State for Business" by Forbes.com

May 29, 2007
US Secretary Chao announces 2007 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme.

April 9, 2007
Virginia receives 'I Have a Dream' Award

2005 News Release Archives

June 21, 2005
Secretary Chao Announces 2005 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme - "Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrows Jobs Today" (Word Format)

February 10, 2005
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Calls for 2005 New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations.

February 2, 2005
Virginia Receives Additional Funding to Maintain Accessibility at One-Stop Centers.

Jan 25, 2005
FAMILY: Great vibes for menu and mission. (PDF)

2004 News Release Archives

November 4, 2004
New Law Ensures Virginians with Disabilities Access to Assistive Technology.

October 28, 2004
Companies Recognized for Business Excellence in Supporting Employees with Disabilities.

August 5, 2004
Virginia Receives Grant to Further State's Efforts Toward Medicaid Buy-In Program.