Searchable Resource List
| Age Group | All Topics | All SubTopics | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages | Internet Resources | All Disabilities | The Office partners with community rehabilitation providers to provide employment and vocational services throughout the state. | www.vadrs.org/essp/esolist.aspx |
| All Ages | Supports Available | Brain Injury | BIAV exists to be the primary source of information for thousands of individuals families and professionals living in Virginia whose lives have been touched by a life-altering often devastating injury. | www.biav.net/ |
| Children | Supports Available | All Disabilities | Professional Education and Respite Service Inc. is an in-home service provider assisting families with children who have special needs. | www.thepers.com/ |
| Children | Supports Available | All Disabilities | DKB Speech & Language Services Inc. is able to design individual therapy programs to meet your specific needs. Our therapists are licensed by the State of Virginia as speech-language occupational physical and more. | www.dkbtherapy.com/ |
| Children | Respite | Ages Birth-18 | Precious Time is a free pediatric respite careShort-term care for a child or adult that allows the primary caregiver relief. More program that serves families who have children with special needs ages birth–18. JMU Nursing students come to the home. Contact Darcy Bacon. | www.iihhs.jmu.edu/precioustime/ |
| All Ages | Self Advocacy | Miscellaneous | Provided by MSW Online Programs these groups provide the much needed service of gathering food often donated from community members and businesses and distributing it among families in need. | mswonlineprograms.org/poverty-hunger/ |
| All Ages | Behavioral Treatment Services | General Support Opportunities | Richmond and NOVA. Therapeutic Alliance LLC (covered through Medicaid/EPSDT). All family has to do is call to set up an assessment and TA takes care of the rest. When you call ask for Erin Utterback or Angela Vance. | www.therapeuticalliancellc.com/About_Us.html |
| All Ages | Camps | All Disabilities | Camp Easter Seals VA: Quality recreational camp programming. Camp Easter Seals UCP established in 1957 in Craig County Virginia is enjoyed by over 400 individuals each year. | www.campeastersealsucp.com |
| All Ages | Events & Workshops | All Disabilities | Disability Related Events in Hampton Roads Online Calendar https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityEventsInHamptonRoads | www.ivykennedy.com/2012/02/03/calendar/ |
| All Ages | Legal Support | Financial Advice | DisAbility Law Center (DLCV) helps with disability-related problems like abuse neglect and discrimination. We also help people with disabilities obtain services and treatment. Ph#:800-552-3962 | disabilitylawva.org/ |
| Children | Medical Needs etc. | Financial Advice | ZocDoc is a free service that allows patients to find a nearby doctor or dentist who accepts their insurance see their real-time availability and instantly book an appointment | www.zocdoc.com/ |
| Elderly | Information | Adults & Seniors | Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging. | www.vaaaa.org/agencies/ |
| Elderly | Supports Available | Adults & Seniors | The Virginia Division for the Aging fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership advocacy and oversight of state and community programs and guides the Com | www.vda.virginia.gov/ |
| Young Adults | Education | Ages 16 & Up | We Connect Now - Website was developed in an effort to connect and integrate college students with disabilities as a virtual community with a voice on important issues. | www.weconnectnow.wordpress.com/ |
| All Ages | Planning | Emergency | The Special Needs Registry allows residents with medical needs and organizations assisting those with social needs an opportunity to provide information to Fairfax County so that agencies can communicate emergency prepar | www.fairfaxcounty.gov/specialneeds/ |
| All Ages | Housing Solutions | In-State | Virginia Housing Search lists thousands of available and affordable rental properties with information about how close the properties are to public transport. | www.virginiahousingsearch.com/ |
| All Ages | Information | All Disabilities | Omlstead tells you what Virginia is doing to create community integration opportunities for individuals with disabilities of all ages. | www.olmsteadva.com/ |
| All Ages | Supports Available | All Disabilities | Systems Transformation Initiative lets you know what Virginia is doing right now to improve the system of supports for individuals with disabilities and older adults. | hhr.virginia.gov/initiatives/systemstransformation/ |
| Children | Provider | Dental | Low cost or free services. (540) 661-0008 | www.vaprdc.org |
| Children | Child Care | Hearing Loss | VA Hearing Aid Loan Bank (866) 596-9367 or (434) 924-0222 | www.vahealth.org/hearing/valoanerbank.htm |
| Children | Comprehensive Services Act | Hearing Loss | The Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth and Families (CSA) is a law enacted that establishes a single state pool of funds to purchase services for at-risk youth and their families. | www.csa.virginia.gov |
| Children | Counseling | Ages 4-21 | National Counseling Group Inc. In-home therapy etc. 1-877-566-9624 | www.nationalcounselinggroup.com |
| Children | Counseling | Ages 4-21 | Crossroads Counseling Centers: Winchester (540) 662-7007 Woodstock Culpeper Harrisonburg & Manassas. | www.childrensservicesofva.com |
| Children | Counseling | Ages 4-21 | Elk Hill - (804) 457-4866 x317 | www.ElkHill.org |
| Children | Counseling | Mental Health | 804-447-2124 | www.mentalhealth4kids.org |
| Children | Counseling | Ages 4-21 | 1-877-YTF-4KIDS - Focused on the goal to help at risk adolescents become responsible members of society | www.youthfortomorrow.org |
| Children | Grants | Autism | For children under 6 years old accepted into the Dominion School - in Richmond only. | www.autismgrant.org |
| Children | Grants | Autism | Autism Society of Northern Virginia Mini Grants available quarterly. | www.walkforautismva.org |
| Children | Grants | Autism | TCTA - DAN! Doctor. Conferences visits etc. | www.tacanow.org/about-taca/taca-scholarships/ |
| Children | Grants | Autism | Generation Rescue - DAN! Doctor. Cannot have tried biomed and must be below median income | www.generationrescue.org/about/grants |
| Children | Grants | Autism | SVAP - Welcome to valleyautism.org. We’re here to share resources with families and professionals who care for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Shenandoah Valley. | valleyautism.org |
| Children | Grants | All Disabilities | Harrison Conrad Memorial Trust - Paul Crosby Trust Officer at 401-278-6043 | www.loudoun.gov/documents/41/Harrison_Conrad_Memorial_Trust.PDF |
| Children | Grants | Miscellaneous | Dreams For Kids empowers at-risk youth and those with disabilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams. | www.dreamsforkids.org |
| Children | Internet Resources | Autism | autisminternetmodules.org | www.autisminternetmodules.org/index.php |
| Children | Medical Needs etc. | Autism | Medical Home Plus: Creating a safe environment for medically fragile children in their home - (877) 264-8366. | medhomeplus.org/index.php |
| Children | Provider | Occupational Therapist | Rockingham Memorial Hospital Oscar Larson | www.sentara.com/harrisonburg-virginia/ |
| Children | Provider | Dental | Dentist Allen McCorkle in Winchester. (540) 667-4880. ww.1healthysmile.com | drmccorkle.wordpress.com/ |
| Children | Provider | Dental | Dentist Valley Pediatric Dentistry Winchester - (540) 667-5437. | www.valleysmilesva.com |
| Children | Education | Dental | Your local special educationSpecifically designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. advisory committee (SEAC) is a good resource | www.doe.virginia.gov/boe/committees_advisory/special_ed/local_sped_adviso |
| All Ages | Education | T/TAC | improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities (birth - 22 years). | www.ttaconline.org |
| Children | Training | Autism | training on Autism | www.ocali.org |
| Children | Education | Autism | Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) | www.peatc.org |
| Children | Education | Law | Wrightslaw: Excellent website and excellent book: From Emotions to Advocacy | www.wrightslaw.com |
| Children | Education | Law | PELE - Parents Engaged for Learning Equality (PELE) Clinic - Law students will assist you with your IEPA legally-binding document that sets out the rationale for providing special education supports and services to your child, specific objectives that your child is to achieve during the year, and enumerates which related services, modifications, and accommodations, if any, he or she will receive. More process 757-221-5735 | law.wm.edu/academics/programs/jd/electives/clinics/specialed/contact/index.php |
| Children | Education | Law | Brownley Law Group - Special Ed Law Group - Highly recommended by trusted source (703) 758-5562 | brownleylaw.com/ |
| Children | Education | Alternative Schools | Sterling - Graydon Manor | mental-health-facilities.healthgrove.com/l/5869/Graydon-Manor-Day-School |
| Children | Training | Autism | VCU Online training course launched for parents of young children diagnosed w/ ASD. | www.vcuautismcenter.org |
| Children | Trusts | All Disabilities | The ARC of VA has resources to help you set this up. Contact Tia Marsili Director of Trusts 703-532-3214 x115 tmarsili@thearcofnova.org | www.thearcofnova.org |
| Children | Trusts | All Disabilities | commonwealthcommunitytrust.org (888) 241-6039 Annual Charitable Fund Award. apply online | www.commonwealthcommunitytrust.org |
| Children | Trusts | Pooled Trusts | Pooled Trust Programs for Persons with Disabilities | www.psea.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Professional_Publications/Advisories/Advisories_Summaries/PooledTrust.pdf |
| Elderly | Meals On Wheels | Pooled Trusts | Pooled Trust Programs for Persons with Disabilities | www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/va |
| Elderly | Medicare | Pooled Trusts | Resource Locator tab | www.Medicare.gov |
| Elderly | Planning | Pooled Trusts | example Advance DirectivesA set of instructions given by a person specifying what should be done for their health in the event that they are no longer able to make decisions due to illness or incapacity. More &/or Durable Power of AttorneyWritten authority giving a parent or other person (agent) power to make decisions on behalf of the person with a disability (the principal). Agent may act even if principal becomes incapacitated. for Medical | www.caringinfo.org |
| Elderly | Planning | Pooled Trusts | Hospice | www.blueridgehospice.org |
| Young Adults | Housing Solutions | Pooled Trusts | Wall Residences - Lana Hurt (540) 888-9545 lhurt@wallresidences.com ID Waiver Recipients only. | www.wallresidences.com/ |
| Young Adults | Housing Solutions | Pooled Trusts | Shenandoah Valley Community Residences (540) 72-4900 Group HomesHousing arrangement where 3-7 people with disabilities live, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Homes usually have support staff that rotate around the clock on shifts. More/Apartment Program/Supported Living Program/etc. For people with DD/ID | www.svcr.org |
| Young Adults | Loans | Pooled Trusts | NewWell Fund We are a low interest loan program that assists Virginians with disabilities to get the assistive technology they need. We also provide Telework loans for individuals working from home who need equipment for their home business. | www.atlfa.org |
| Young Adults | Self Advocacy | Pooled Trusts | The Center for Self-AdvocacyLearning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are of interest to you, finding out who will support you in your journey, knowing your rights and responsibilities, problem solving, listening and learning, reaching out to others when you need help and friendship, and learning about self-determination. Leadership increases opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn self-direction and become community and state leaders. | virginiaselfadvocacy.org |
| Young Adults | Self Advocacy | Pooled Trusts | For middleschoolers | www.alife4me.com/kidspage.asp |
| Young Adults | Sheltered Workshops | Pooled Trusts | Shen-Paco Industries Inc. Quicksburg VA (540) 477-9759 | shenpacoindustries.vpweb.com/ |
| Young Adults | Transitioning | Ages 16 & Up | National Counseling Group - In home training - Help w/Independent Living Skills - 1-877-566-9624 | ncgcommunity.com/ |
| Young Adults | Transitioning | Ages 16 & Up | DRS (Department of Rehabilitative Services) - Provides assistance with working. (800) 552-5019. | www.vadrs.org |
| Young Adults | Transitioning | Ages 16 & Up | VA DOE transition info | www.doe.virginia.gov/ |
| Young Adults | Transitioning | Ages 16 & Up | The Northern Virginia Transition Coalition (NVTC ) is comprised of dedicated representatives from multiple school systems colleges and agencies that work with students and young adults with special needs. | www.novatransition.org/ |
| Young Adults | Transitioning | Ages 16 & Up | NISH-Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Significant Disabilities | www.nish.org |
| Young Adults | Work Support | Ages 16 & Up | Bridges To Success - Free - Fairfax County Governement. 703-704-6403 or 703-704-6864. | www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ss/bridgestosuccess.htm |
| Children | Child Care | Hearing Loss | Hands and Voices | www.handsandvoices.org/ |
| All Ages | Support Group | Spanish | Family To Family | familytofamily.webs.com/ |
| All Ages | Support Group | Autism | The Virginia Autism Council is a council of autism experts seeking to define needed skill competencies and to advance higher education training and educational opportunities for personnel and caregivers supporting... | www.autismtrainingva.org/ |
| Young Adults | Guardianship | 18 Year Olds: VERY Important | Guardianship And ConservatorshipLegal status defined by the court determining who is responsible for managing the estate and financial affairs of a person with disabilities. Q & A by Needham Mitnick & Pollack PLC is a small law firm which gives personalized attention to each case. | www.nmpattorneys.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=7#3 |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Miscellaneous | Project Mend-A-House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving veterans seniors the disabled and low-income residents of Prince William County the City of Manassas and Manassas Park since 1984. | www.pmahweb.org/ |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Miscellaneous | Freedom Elevators - Home modifications and equipment some used some new. | www.freedomelevator.com/ |
| Children | Education | Miscellaneous | Our mission is to be advocates for parents in assuring their child with disabilities and special needs receives the quality education and life services he or she is entitled to under state and federal law. | www.virginiaparentadvocates.com/ |
| All Ages | Information | T/TAC | A place for sharing information and ideas posting experiences and exploring great links about Assistive and Instructional Technology. | www.assistivetechnology.vcu.edu |
| All Ages | Information | All Disabilities | Created by and for individuals with disabilities and their families living in Northern Virginia. | www.disabilitynavigator.org/ |
| All Ages | Information | Technical Assistance | Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. | www.ada.gov |
| All Ages | Information | Emergency | The Virginia Department of Emergency Management works with local government state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations to provide resources and expertise through the four phases of emergency management. | www.readyvirginia.gov/ |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | Designed to improve recruitment and retention of Direct Support Professionals in Illinois who are competent in the skills needed to provide quality supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. | ildspinitiative.com/ |
| Elderly | Finding Attendants | Adults & Seniors | A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. | www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx |
| All Ages | Support Group | All Disabilities | VACIL is a statewide association of Centers for Independent LivingSupports brought into the home focused on skill building and preparing for greater independence. (CILs) that advocates for the integration and inclusionPractices and policies designed to identify and remove barriers such as physical, communication, and attitudinal, that hamper a person's ability to have full participation in society, the same as people without disabilities. of people with disabilities into all aspects of society. | www.vacil.org/ |
| All Ages | Counseling | Specialists & Therapists | Phoenix Family Counseling & Play Therapy Center PLLC (571) 248-0626 - Provides families with quality services to facilitate change and hope for a brighter future. | www.phoenixfamilycounseling.com |
| All Ages | Counseling | Specialists & Therapists | National Counseling Group Inc. Assistance w/Independent Living Skills etc 1-877-566-9624 | www.nationalcounselinggroup.com |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | Care.com Better care starts here | www.care.com |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | The Arc has respite provider registry available to members. | www.thearcofva.org/ |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | James Madison University Student Job Website: | www.jmu.edu/stuemploy |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | Christendom Office of Student Life studentlife@christendom.edu or 636-2900 x1600 | www.christendom.edu/ |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | DSSOne of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services to promote the well-being of children and families statewide and ensure that thousands of the most vulnerable citizens have access to the best services and benefits available to them. More - Elieen Holsted (View Program) (540) 635-3967 x334 | www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-services/your-dhs/Pages/virgin |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | Shenandoah University Career Development Office (540) 665-5412 | www.su.edu/ |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | Lord Fairfax Community College contact Doug at dcumbia@lfcc.edu | |
| All Ages | Finding Attendants | General Support Opportunities | CCPS Parent Coordinator keeps a list of interested people (540) 825-0621 x2131 or kkowalski@culpeperschools.org | www.culpeperschools.org/ |
| All Ages | Finding Providers | Resources | e-physician.info Find Medicaid providers for all services. | www.e-physician.info |
| All Ages | Free Cell Phone | Resources | 250min/mon air time. 1-800-977-3768 Must be over 18. must have Medicaid SSI Food Stamps Section 8 or TANAF | www.safelinkwireless.com/ |
| All Ages | Free Cell Phone | Resources | Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program brought to you by Virgin Mobile. Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. 250min/mon air time. (888) 898-488 | www.assurancewireless.com |
| All Ages | Incontinence & Misc Medical Supplies | Durable Medical Equipment | Home Care Delivered: (800) 565-5644. Must have Medicaid (and for Diapers must be over 3). Provide incontinence supplies breast pumps and a variety of nutritional supplements. | |
| All Ages | Grafton | Durable Medical Equipment | An industry leader in serving children and adults with disabilities and significant emotional and/or behavioral challenges. | www.grafton.org |
| All Ages | Grants | Assistive Technology | Eric Fund - people < 65 years old. | www.ericfund.org/Eric_Fund/Apply_For_A_Grant.html |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Tax Credits | VA - Up to $5 000 ($.50/$1.00) Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) www.dhcd.virginia.gov | www.dhcd.virginia.gov |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Miscellaneous | fauquierhousing.org (540) 341-2805 | www.FauquierHousing.org |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Miscellaneous | Help With Housing (540) 955-1706 We serve low-income elderly and disabled homeowners in Clarke Frederick Page Shenandoah and Warren Counties and the City of Winchester. | www.helpwithhousing.org |
| All Ages | Home Modifications | Miscellaneous | Rebuilding Together provides critical repairs and renovations for low-income homeowners across the United States and has done so for almost 25 years. We believe that Every Person Deserves to Live in a Safe and Healthy | www.RebuildingTogether.org |
Menu