The Virginia Association for Aging and Developmental Disabilities (VAADD)

Formerly the Area Planning and Services Committee (APSC) on Aging with Lifelong Disabilities

Since 2003, the Area Planning and Services Committee (APSC) on Aging with Lifelong Disabilities has brought together advocates, professionals, service providers, and community partners to address the evolving needs of Virginians aging with lifelong disabilities.

We are pleased to announce that APSC is now the Virginia Association for Aging and Developmental Disabilities (VAADD). Our new name reflects our continued commitment to strengthening connections between Virginia's aging and developmental disability networks, advancing inclusive practices, and improving systems of support for adults aging with lifelong disabilities.

We are currently refreshing our website and planning the next chapter of VAADD's work.

Beginning in January 2027, we will have updates about our renewed priorities, opportunities to get involved, and a statewide needs assessment that will help inform our future activities.

Our Mission

VAADD is a voluntary, statewide association dedicated to improving the lives of adults aging with lifelong disabilities through collaboration, education, advocacy, and coordinated planning.

We connect aging and developmental disability networks to identify emerging needs, address service gaps, strengthen professional knowledge, and promote accessible, person-centered supports that enable individuals to age with dignity, autonomy, and meaningful community connections.

Our Vision

We envision a future where adults with lifelong disabilities are fully supported to age well, with inclusive services, cross-sector collaboration, and equitable opportunities for healthy, meaningful lives. VAADD strives to be a trusted hub for innovation, advocacy, and education, fostering a community that embraces the dual lens of aging and lifelong disabilities.

What We Do

We bring together self-advocates, partners, and professionals to build a common understanding of aging with lifelong disabilities. Each year, we set clear priorities together, and host training events to improve the lives of people aging with disabilities across Virginia. Our goal is to build skills in the workforce and community, and ensure that equity and accessibility are at the heart of every system that serves older adults and people with disabilities.

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