Special Olympics of Virginia, Rappahannock Region, Area 17 540-948-3351 319 William Street, Suite 2, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
UVA Child Development and Rehabilitation Center 434-924-5161 Fax: 434.924.5559 Battle Bldg., 4th Fl., 1204 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22908
The UVA Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, formerly the Kluge Children ' s Rehabilitation Center or KCRC, is a place dedicated to serving children with special needs. Some kids need specific therapy or rehabilitation after an injury, accident or surgery. Others have a chronic illness such as diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Many families come to find out why their child is having difficulties walking, talking, learning or eating, or is experiencing behavior problems. Children and adolescents ages birth to 21 years are referred to one of our programs: outpatient specialty clinics or day treatment program.
The family is an important part of the treatment team at UVA. We know that the family is the constant in a child ' s life while health care providers vary over time. Because of this, we want families to work with our health care providers in all aspects of your child’ s care. We also realize that both medical and emotional needs must be considered to promote effective healing and rehabilitation, as well as adjustment to a child ' s activity limitations( functional abilities) or participation restrictions( roles in society).
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities 804-786-0016 1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
VBPD serves as Virginia ' s Developmental Disabilities( DD) Planning Council. DD Councils are in every state and territory of the United States. They work for the benefit of individuals with DD and their families to identify needs and help develop policies, programs and services that will meet these needs in a manner that respects dignity and independence.
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired 434-295-5168 1102 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Provides Educational Services, Vocational
Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Teaching and Independent Living, Low Vision Services, Orientation & Mobility Services, Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Library and Resource Center, Technology Services, Deafblind Services, Randolph-Sheppard Program of Virginia, job opportunities and training.
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 800-662-9502 1602 Rolling Hills Dr., Ste. 203, Henrico, VA 23229- 5012
The Technology Assistance Program( TAP) provides adaptive telecommunication equipment to qualified applicants whose hearing loss or disabilities prevent them from using a standard telephone. Applicants must be a resident of Virginia and meet current financial guidelines.
Virginia Relay is a federally-mandated telecommunications relay service for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, Deafblind, or speech disabled. It allows these individuals to use specialized telecommunication devices or features to communicate with standard telephone users. There is no cost associated with the service with the exception of long-distance charges.
Outreach Can Provide: Training for persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families. Training to businesses, caregivers, public safety officials, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Information and training about local services including where to find sign language classes, support services, and the technical equipment needed to aid persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with their communication needs. Community education through information tables at local events, speaking to civic organizations, attending support group meetings, and working one on one with consumers who need training to use the equipment to meet their needs. Workshops on a variety of subjects.
The VQAS is administered by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing( VDDHH) in accordance with " Regulations Governing Interpreter Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ". This assessment process is designed to assist you, as a developing professional, to identify your strengths and weaknesses in your knowledge and skills of interpreting in order to assist your growth in interpreting competence.
Support Groups
Culpeper Autism Support Group 540-937-3925
Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Culpeper Country Public Library
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