Below you will find an interactive map that shows the education and employment outcomes of individuals with disabilities served by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) compared to their peers without disabilities. The data presented in this dashboard are derived from the AWARE database, covering the period from 2003 to 2023. This dashboard offers an overview look at educational milestones, employment trajectories, and rehabilitative progress for these DARS participants over the specified period.
How to use this interactive map? Select a Map Parameter from the drop-down menu of education and labor data options. Select the age group you wish to include, then select the disability type(s) to include. Use the scroll bar in the left column to view data for specific towns and cities in Virginia, or hover your mouse over the map to view information about a specific town or city.