The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula
2520 58th Street, Hampton
896-6461
ARC of the Virginia Peninsula - Adult Services
966-7180
Participants meet at the Arc in Hampton to choose from a full day of activities and learning experiences that will help them grow. They also give volunteer services to local organizations. Activities include music therapy, educational tours, money management and pre-vocational training.
Assistive Technology Services
Assistive Technology Services directly assists individuals with disabilities in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
www.vadrs.org
Brain Injury Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Administers programs which offer a broad range of services to individuals with brain injuries to enhance opportunities for independent living.
www.vadrs.org
Child Development Resources (CDR)
Private, nonprofit agency providing services for young children in the greater Williamsburg area who have disabilities or developmental delays, or who are at risk because of poverty or family circumstances and their families. Provides training at the local, state, regional, and national levels for early childhood and health professionals.
Email: info@cdr.org
Commonwealth Autism Service (formerly TAP-VA)
Richmond, VA 23220
804-355-0300
800-649-8481
I & R contact Cindy Gwinn
www.autismva.org
Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
Mission is to provide a system of high quality and cost effective health care services to qualifying Virginians and their families.
www.dmas.virginia.gov
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
www.hdhsrsas.virginia.gov
Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality of services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
www.vadrs.org
Down Syndrome Association
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk VA 23502
www.tdsaofva.org
Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center
Dedicated to providing professional equine-assisted therapy to special needs individuals in a caring and safe environment. The seasoned horses receive special care and training so that they can provide the best riding experience for the students. NARHA Premier Accredited Center
871-8267
www.dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org
Easter Seals of Virginia
8003 Franklin Farms Road, Richmond, VA 23229
804-287-1007
www.va.easterseals.com
Eggleston Services, Inc.
Assists people in obtaining meaningful work opportunities, and to help them participate fully in their communities. They provide on the job training and stable work environments.
321-6874
www.egglestonservices.org
ENDependence Center of Norfolk
Kroger Ctr, Potomcac Bldg #15, North Center Drive, Ste 100, Norfolk VA 23502
757-461-8007
757-461-7527(TTY)
Email: ecimain@whro.net
Learning Disabilites Council
www.ldcouncil.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
This is a portal for many other websites dealign with a wide variety of disabilities and other health issues. They also have a list of resources available for purchase from a variety of merchants at www.nichcy.org.
Partnership for People with Disabilities
700 E. Franklin St, 10th Floor,
P.O.Box 843020, Richmond VA 23284
804-828-3908
Mr. Fred Orelove, Agency Head
Email: forelove@saturn.vcu.edu
www.vcu.edu/partnership/
Peninsula Autism Society
Email: PASInfor106@msn.com
Peninsula Trisomy 21 (PT21)
Email: DSAHRPeninsula@yahoo.com
Project Lifesaver
Provides the use of electronic locator service for person's suffering from Alzheimer's, Autism, dementia, Down's Syndrome, or anyone who tends to wander. Agency personnel come to person's home. Project Lifesaver is a community (public/private) partnership involving the 43rd Virginia Volunteer Search and Rescue Company, an element of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office and the Hampton Roads Alzheimer's Association. They serve Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Colonel Gene Saunders, Director
(757) 432-4382 or (757) 432-4382 After hours
The Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation
Richmond, VA
www.GetLostMD.org
The Ra'Gen Britnae Foundation
Supports medically and physically challenged children birth to 21 years of age residing in the Tidewater and Eastern Shore areas. Provides information on resources to assist with obtaining equipment and/or services.
Email: ReginaMyrick2003@yahoo.com
T-TAC Network News
www.ttac.odu.edu
T-TAC ODU
Child Study Ctr, Room 224, Norfolk, VA 23529
757-442-0360; 888-249-5529
Virginia Alliance for the Mentally Ill (VAMI)
www.hdhmrsas.virginia.gov/OHM-SupportGroups.htm
Virginia Autism Resource Center (VARC)
877-667-7771
www.varc.org
VARC Richmond Office - Carol Schall
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Ninth Street Office Building, 202 N. 9th St, 9th Floor, Richmond VA 23219
804-786-0016
Newsletter: "Voices and Visions; A voice for People with Disabilities: A Promising Vision for Tomorrow"
Virginia Department of Education
www.pen.k12.va.us
Virginia Institute of Autism
For a complete description see Virginia Institute of Autism listed under ABA schools.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
www.viaschool.org
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Peninsula Chapter ASA (Autism Society of America)- Chapter 106
Serving the Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Mathews County, New Kent, West Point, Surry and the Eastern Shore
Linda Pinkus
713-1148
Email: Danlin86@aol.com
Information Phone: (757) 565-6367
www.peninsulautism.org
Celebrating Special Children Resource Guide
A very handy and practical guide for special needs families. Free of cost.
921 Jones Branch Dr #G11,
McLean VA 22102
Tel 703-442-0360
Email: CSC7921@verizon.net
Challenger Little League
A Little League Baseball Team for children ages of 5 -21 with any type of disability. Sign ups are in early spring. They also have a fall league.
Contact: Bridgette Robinson
926-1443
Child and Family Connection Organization
Provides childcare referrals and financial assistance for Williamsburg and James City County residents only (all services available to other areas, but not the financial assistance). They also offer, referral contracts with employers, Resource Library, Childcare workshops and conferences, Parenting training classes, child abuse prevention and "family counseling services." They also have an ABA Therapist on site.
Williamsburg, VA. 23185
(757) 229-7940
www.childandfamilyconnection.org
Child Development Resources
They are a private, non-profit agency providing services for young children and their families and training for the professionals who serve them.
P.O. Box 280, Norge, VA 23127
(757) 566-3300
www.CDR.org
Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families and the professionals who serve them.
Email: Svc_ccdhh@cccofva.org
Easter Seals Virginia
Headquarters
8003 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229
804-287-1007
866-874-4153
E.P.I.C. (Early Prevention in Children)
Serves infants and toddlers with developmental delays -
and their families. They offer screenings, assessment, speech - language, occupational and physical therapy to children 0-3years. They also offer parent support groups. Provides services in child's home, daycare or community centers.
ARC of the Peninsula
Hampton, VA 23661
896-8464
Hearing Loss Association (formerly known as SHHH)
A community/parent resource center for the Peninsula.
Email: vicnatsui@aol.com
Just-Us-Kidz, Inc.
Contact: Sheila Marble
898-7070
Email: www.idavirginia.org
Newport News Parent Resource Center
Contact: Ruthann Newton
Email: Ruthan.Newton@NN.k12.va.us
886-7859
PADDA (People with Attentional and Developmental Disabilities Association)
A community parent resource center. They train parents and caregivers to become strong advocates, provide advocates for children in the local school setting, make diagnostic referrals, and support children and adults with disabilities.
Mr. Mark Jacob - Executive Director
Newport News, VA 23606
(888) 337-2332 or (757) 591-9119 voice
www.idavirginia.org
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Richmond, VA. 23223
(804) 819-1999
866-819-PEATC
www.peatc.org
Parent to Parent of Virginia
www.ptpova.com
Peter Wright, Special Education Attorney
www.wrightslaw.com
Roadmap to Services
Resource guide for people with disabilities, long-term illnesses and the elderly.
www.dmas.virginia.gov
SMART-One, Inc.
Provides the special needs community and their families with information on resources and services available to
them in the Tidewater area. For recreational programs they provide, see listings under Recreation.
Newport News, VA 23602
875-9168
Email: SMARTOneInc@wmconnect.com or SMART_OneInc@msn.com
Special Needs Assistance Program for Children (SNAP)
Norfolk, VA 23509-0362
(702) 543-6871
www.snap4kids.org
Special Olympics Virginia
For children starting at age 8 to adult with a developmental disability including Autism, PDD, Asperger's Syndrome, Down's Syndrome and Mental Retardation. Call to see what is available in your area.
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 346-5544 or (800) 932-GOLD (in VA only)
Email: info@specialolympicsva.org
Speech-Language Association of Virginia
www.shav.org
The Children's Corner
A daycare serving special needs children in the Denbigh/Lee Hall section of Newport News.
Contact: Angela Newman
Email: Thechildscorner@aol.com
Virginia Career Connect
www.careerconnect.state.va.us
Virginia Career VIEW
www.virginiaview.org
Virginia Council for Exceptional Children
www.vacec.org
Virginia Department of Education/Special Education and Student Services
www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/sess/
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