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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