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The Virginia Office for Protection and
Advocacy (VOPA) helps with disability-related problems like abuse, neglect, and
discrimination. We also help people with disabilities obtain services
and treatment. All callers receive help with these problems.
Individuals with problems, targeted in our
program goals, may also receive
advocacy services and/or legal representation.
Our Mission
Through zealous and effective advocacy and legal
representation to: protect and advance legal, human, and civil
rights of persons with disabilities; combat and prevent abuse, neglect,
and discrimination; and promote independence, choice, and
self-determination by persons with disabilities.
VOPA Contact Information
Mailing Address:
1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5, Richmond, VA 23230
Telephone:
804-225-2042
(Voice/TTY) 1- 800-552-3962 (Voice/TTY) (Toll-Free in Virginia)
Fax: 804-662-7057
E-mail:
general.vopa@vopa.virginia.gov
Web Address: www.vopa.state.va.us
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