2 Diabetes, Seizure Disorders, Hypoglycemic Unawareness, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and some spectrum disorders such as Asperger’ s or Autism.
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 540-829-7360 1300 Sunset Lane, Suite 3120, Culpeper, VA 22701
This department of the state government assists people with disabilities in many ways. The Division of Rehabilitative Services offers vocational rehabilitation to assist people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment. DARS works with many Community Partners and businesses to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment and / or independence. The Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center provides comprehensive, integrated medical and vocational rehabilitation services to enhance an individual’ s independence and employability. Assistive technology devices, services or accommodations may help consumers live and work independently. The Community Based Services Division administers programs that support individuals with significant disabilities to maximize their independence, employment and inclusion into society. The Adult Protective Services Division oversees local programs that investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults as well as incapacitated adults. Disability Determination Services( DDS) processes claims for federal benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs. DARS also works with federally-funded One Stop Centers to provide workforce services to person with disabilities. www. vadars. org
Service Providers
Commonwealth Autism Service 804-355-0300 800-649-8481 2201 W. Broad Street, Suite 107, Richmond, VA 23220
Our Information & Resources( I & R) staff assists those who may not know where to begin or where to turn when faced with the challenges of autism. I & R staff help identify local resources to meet your current and / or future needs. If services are not readily accessible in your area, we will try to help you locate alternative resources. www. autismva. org
The Choice Group 877-374-5312 Fax:( 804) 278-9221 4807 Radford Avenue, Suite 106, Richmond, VA 23230
The Choice Group offers counseling assessment and training services. We work with our clients on an individual basis to determine how best to meet their specific needs.
Didlake, Inc. 540-904-4207 10164 Marsh Road, Bealeton, VA 22712
Experienced Employment Specialists provide job training and consultation that gives employers confidence and lets employees grow and expand their skills. Individual employees receive customized support ranging from assistance with transportation to help completing paperwork. People with disabilities are matched to competitive job openings with area businesses and become employees of that business. Didlake assists the business with screening, job training and continuing support( at no cost to the business). Regular contact with the employer, the individual’ s family and co-workers fosters success.
Employment Resources Inc.( ERI) and Gladys H. Oberle School 540-372-6710 500 Lafayette Blvd., Ste. 100, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Through the Gladys H. Oberle School, we serve students ages 11 up to 22 with Serious Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disability, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities and Other Health Impairments.
Infant Toddler Connection Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services 540-829-7480 FAX:( 540) 829-7456 PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701
The Infant and Toddler Program serves young children birth through two who have a 25 percent delay in one or more areas of development( e. g., gross motor, fine motor, communication, adaptive, social emotional or cognitive); and / or have a diagnosed condition( e. g., Downs Syndrome, CP) and / or atypical development.
Madison County Public Schools Child Find 540-948-3780
Madison County Public Schools ensures that all children with disabilities, age 2 to age 21 inclusive, who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, evaluated, and a determination made regarding whether or not the child is eligible to receive needed special education and related services
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services 540-825-3100 Fax:( 540) 825-6245 PO Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701
Social Security Administration 540-825-5781 or 877-531-4694 1014 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
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