Virginia Disability Organizations
Alzheimer's Association
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The Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their caregivers and families deal with the disease and its impact on their lives. We offer a variety of services, including information and referral, care consultation, support groups, safety services, and education.
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The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support to all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We offer a variety of services, including information and referral, care consultation, support groups, education, and online resources and tools. Questions? Please call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
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The Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their caregivers and families deal with the disease and its impact on their lives. We offer a variety of services, including information and referral, care consultation, support groups, safety services, and education.
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Alzheimer Fast Facts Respond Flyer
Download/ViewThe truth about common Alzheimer’s myths and tips for how to interact with a person who has the disease
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Central and Western Virginia Alzheimer's Association
Download/ViewCurrently more than 140,000 in Virginia are living with Alzheimer's disease and over 458,000 caregivers, family and friends are providing care. Serving 52 counties and cities, with offices in Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke, the Alzheimer's Association is here to help. We provide education and support to all those facing Alzheimer's and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families. We are also committed to advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer's disease and advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
AUTISM
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Autism Society of Central Virginia is celebrating over 40 years of non-profit services, advocacy, and support to children, youth, and adults with autism, their families and the professionals who serve them. We are a local affiliate of the national Autism Society, founded in 1965.
Commonwealth Autism's mission is to build the capacity of the autism and developmental disability service provider network through leadership, innovation, example, and collaboration.
Autism Spectrum (Outside of the Autism Society)
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Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center
Download/ViewBlue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center (BRAAC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian center that provides education and services for children and families affected by autism and unique learning challenges, such as Learning Disabilities.
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Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is celebrating over 40 years of non-profit services, advocacy, and support to children, youth, and adults with Autism, their families and the professionals who serve them. We are a local affiliate of the national Autism Society, founded in 1965.
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The Autism Learning Center (ALC) was founded in September 1997 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization to meet the tremendous need for comprehensive ABA services for children with autism in Northern Virginia. Our BCBA Clinical Directors create individualized programs to meet the needs of each child based on clinical experience and research in applied behavior analysis.
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Arutism Society of Northern Virginia
Download/ViewFor over 50 years, the Autism Society of Northern Virginia has led the way, advocating at the local, state, and national levels in collaboration efforts to improve the quality of life for all in the disability community.
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The Virginia Institute of Autism is a proud member of the Council of Autism Service Providers, and is an authorized continuing education provider of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
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We’re working towards equitability in our community by reimagining human service systems. CA Human Services collaborates to innovate, operate, and model services that support community inclusion for Virginians with developmental disabilities such as autism through advocacy that builds awareness and creates engagement.
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Paragon Autism Services Provides ABA therapy to children diagnosed with autism, developmental delay and intellectual disabilities in the city of Fredericksburg and Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, Prince William and surrounding areas. Paragon Autism Services is a Medicaid Provider.
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Autism Spectrum (Outside of the Autism Society)
Download/ViewVirginia Autism Spectrum Services, LLC provides a strong Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach to addressing client needs and encouraging their strengths. The seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis introduced by Baer, Wolf, and Risley in the renowned article “Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis" Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (Spring, 1968) are the Core Aspects of service delivery for all clients and their families.
Blind/Vision Loss
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Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Download/ViewThe Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that is dedicated to its mission of providing quality services to assist Virginia's citizens who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind in achieving their desired level of employment, education, and personal independence.
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Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Download/ViewVRCBVI provides training in the skills of blindness and, above all, promotes the belief that blindness is neither a barrier to employment nor to living a full and meaningful life.
The mission of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (“VRCBVI”) is to encourage blind and vision impaired citizens of Virginia to achieve optimum vocational, educational, and social independence, and economic equality.
Brain Injury
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Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia
Download/ViewEvery brain injury is different. No one expects to have to deal with a brain injury. We’re here to help you to do just that.
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Brain Injury Services (BIS) has free services to support survivors of brain injury wherever they are on their journey.
BIS is a unique and caring community. BIS provides one-on-one support and connects survivors to learn from each other.
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Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Download/ViewWe advance education, awareness, support, treatment, and research to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
For 35 years, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia has been exclusively devoted to serving Virginians with brain injury, their families, and those that care for and about them. Our mission is to advance education, awareness, support, treatment, and research to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Cerebral Palsy
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Ability Center of Virginia (Formally Cerebral Palsy of Virginia)
Download/ViewAbility Center of Virginia provides superior programs and services to support the needs of individuals with different abilities throughout Hampton Roads. ACVA is a family, where EVERYONE is welcome, no one is ever turned away.
Programs and services emphasize inclusion, independence, social skills and positive relationships between all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Ability Center of Virginia delivers programs and services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Hampton Roads, the Peninsula, Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Currently over 520 families receive programs and services from the organization. Many families with a family member that has a disability do not have the financial resources to pay for the programs but no one is ever turned away.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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Helen A Keller Institute For Human Disabilities
Download/View2019 George Mason University. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Voice: 516-319-6390
VP: 240-667-7295
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Northern Virginia Resource Center For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Persons
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Suite 130,
Fairfax, VA 22030Office email : info@nvrc.org
703-352-9055
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The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH)
Download/ViewThe Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fully participate in programs, services and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who are hearing, including family members, service providers, and the general public.
Down Syndrome
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The Down Syndrome Association Of Northern Virginia
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Oakton, VA 22124Phone & Fax: 703.621.7129
Email DSANV
Epilepsy Foundation
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Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
Download/ViewEFVA was established in 1978 to promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder.
Intellectual Disabilities
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The Arc of Virginia is the statewide advocacy organization made up of people with developmental disabilities, their family members and their allies, who are fighting for A Life Like Yours, for Virginians with DD.
The Arc of Virginia promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Mental Health Association (MHA) in Virginia State
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Free Community-Based Mental Health Support Groups - Weekly Calendar
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The Virginia Department of Health’s Suicide Prevention Program and the Virginia Suicide Prevention Coalition are pleased to present the 4th edition Virginia Suicide Prevention Resource Directory, updated for 2016. This directory is designed to provide an easy to use reference of programs available in Virginia to assist individuals who may need suicide prevention resources.
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Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Download/ViewSupporting individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life
DBHDS MISSION & VISION
Vision Statement: A life of possibilities for all Virginians
Mission Statement: Supporting individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life
Tourette Syndrome Association
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Mid-Atlantic Tourette Syndrome Association
Download/ViewThe Tourette Association of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter is a volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.