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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