Services for Older Virginians

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Services for Older Virginians.” It is part of Chapter 14 “Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services”, which is part of Title 51.5 “Persons With Disabilities”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 51.5-134	Definitions
§ 51.5-135	Powers and duties of Department with respect to aging persons; area agencies on aging
§ 51.5-136	Strategic long-range planning for aging services; four-year plan; report
§ 51.5-137	Administrative responsibilities of Department regarding aging services
§ 51.5-138	Coordination of local aging services and long-term care by localities
§ 51.5-139	Repealed
§ 51.5-143	Powers and duties of Department relating to universal design and visitability features