State develops telehealth training to improve access for people with disabilities under SB 1038
DBHDS described a stakeholder‑driven training initiative under Senate Bill 1038 to create statewide telehealth best‑practice modules for people with disabilities; the draft covers accessibility, interpreter needs, alternative modalities and plans for review with VDH and the Virginia Telehealth Network.
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Eric Williams, Assistant Commissioner for Developmental Services at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), briefed the commission on work carried out under Senate Bill 1038 to develop telehealth training to improve access for people with disabilities. The DBHDS work group conducted a national review of telehealth best practices, convened stakeholder partners including the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Telehealth Network, and drafted modules tailored to disability groups and provider workflows.
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