Melissa Hipolit of WTVR CBS 6 reported (on December 5, 2025) that a “new report from the disAbility Law Center of Virginia reveals alarming trends in sudden and unexpected deaths among Virginians with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive state-licensed services, with advocates calling for stronger regulations to prevent future tragedies.
The report, which analyzed three years of incident reports from facilities licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, found that nearly half of the reviewed cases involved staff who delayed or failed to perform CPR or call 911 during medical emergencies.”
Read or listen to the full WTVR CBS 6 report. WTVR CBS 6, known as the South’s First Television Station, is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is a CBS affiliate.
View the disAbility Law Center of Virginia’s press release about the report. The disAbility Law Center of Virginia, also known as dLCV, works to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, education, monitoring, and public policy efforts.
