Resources: Disabilities
Local Community Resources
Alvin V. Baird Attention and Learning Disabilities Center
540.568.7931
The mission of the Alvin V. Baird Attention and Learning Disabilities Center is to develop and promote evidence-based early interventions for children with attention and learning challenges, while educating families, teachers, students, and professionals about best practices for their assessment and treatment.
https://bairdcenter.cisat.jmu.edu/index.html
ARC (Augusta)
540-943-1618
1025 Fairfax Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Provides services and advocates for children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
https://thearcofaugusta.org/
Blind and Vision Impaired Department
540-332-7729
1076 Jefferson Hwy, Staunton, VA 24401
The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their desired level of employment, education, and personal independence.
https://www.vdbvi.org/
Brain Injury and Connections of the Shenandoah Valley
540-568-8923
755 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Enhancing the lives of individuals affected by brain injury through cultivating connections with information, services and resources
http://www.bicsv.org/
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
540-332-7700
50 Andrew Russel Ln, Fishersville, VA 22939
Provides services to support the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and their families
https://vadars.org/
DePaul Community Resources
888-233-7285
88 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville, VA 22929
Since 1977, we have opened doors to hope and belonging for countless children, families, and individuals with disabilities across Central and Southwest Virginia.
https://www.depaulcr.org/
Family Sharing, Inc
540-480-0182
P.O. Box 665, Fishersville, VA
Family Sharing promotes independence, community integration, person-centered services, and equal opportunity for all individuals being served. This is accomplished through quality services, expert staff, advocacy, and community support.
http://www.familysharing.org/
MITS of VA
540-937-7300
2075 W. Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Provide mobility products and assistive technology
Moms in Motion/At Home Your Way
800-417-0908
info@momsinmotion.net
Experts in navigating the Virginia Medicaid waiver system will coach you and your family throughout the process! We believe that we are a team of solution-oriented professionals who aim to give families opportunities to succeed in life and in their community. We look at every family’s unique needs and derive results specific to each family so that the quality of life is improved.
https://momsinmotion.net/
New Hope Support Services, LLC
540-615-5637
729 B E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22810
Seeks to promote independence, increase daily living skills and personal empowerment, and improve quality of life of those in the community with special needs.
http://www.newhopesupportservices.com/index.html
Ride with Pride
540-255-2210
2435 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, VA 24401
Serving those in Greater Augusta County with physical, emotional, developmental special needs through
a wide range of therapeutic equine activities.
www.RideWithPrideVA.org
Talking Book Center
540.885.6215
1 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
The Staunton Talking Book Center is a free public library service to area citizens who are unable to read standard print material.
https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/library/talking-book-center
Valley Associates for Independent Living, Inc
540-433-6513
3210 Peoples Drive, Suite 220, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Promoting self-direction among people with disabilities and removing barriers to independence in the community.
https://govail.org/
Valley Program for the Aging Services
540-949-7141
325 Pine Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Helps to encourage the elderly to live engaged lives; Practices the aging in place perspective
https://www.vpas.info/
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center
540-332-7000
243 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Fishersville, VA 22939
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.
https://www.wwrc.net/default.htm
National Resources
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood physical disability. Recent estimates conclude that nearly 764,000 people in the U.S. have CP. We strive to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance that they need to help improve their overall quality of life.
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/cerebral-palsy/
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