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1 Employment Resources: Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS): Maywill Street, Suite 202 Richmond, VA Phone (804) Fax (804) A state agency that seeks to maximize the employment of persons with disabilities, DRS can assist with transitional employment planning and provide access to vocational evaluation, situational assessments, assistive technology, and job coaching services. DRS also administer the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville, VA. Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Azalea Avenue Richmond, Virginia A state agency that seeks to maximize the employment of persons with visual impairments, DBVI can assist with transitional employment planning, assistive technology and vocational and independent living evaluation and training. Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Services: Woodman Road Glen Allen, VA (804) A county agency providing adults with an intellectual disability supported employment services, as well as enclave, sheltered employment, pre-vocational, and day support services offered through Hermitage Enterprises. Hermitage Enterprises: Hermitage Road Henrico, VA A program of Henrico Mental Health and Developmental Services offering enclave, sheltered employment, pre-vocational and day support services to adults with an intellectual disability. Career Supports Systems, Inc.: Westerre Parkway, Suite C. Richmond, VA A provider of supported employment job coaching and enclave services. Richmond Area ARC: Westwood Avenue, Richmond (804) A provider of supported employment job coaching and enclave services.

2 Employment Resources (continued): Supported Employment of Virginia: Fitzhugh Avenue Suite 100 Richmond, VA A provider of supported employment job coaching and enclave services. The Choice Group: Radford Avenue Suite 106. Richmond, Virginia (804) A provider of supported employment job coaching and enclave services. RSVP Rehabilitative Services and Vocational Placement: A provider of supported employment job coaching Job Corps West Broad St., Richmond, VA (804) A free education and training program from the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. Richmondhelpwanted.com Snagajob

3 Day Support Resources: A Grace Place: Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia Center based and community based day support services. Hermitage Enterprises: Hermitage Road Henrico, VA A program of Henrico MH/DS offering enclave, sheltered employment, pre-vocational and day support services. Richmond Area ARC: Westwood Avenue, Richmond (804) A provider of supported employment job coaching and enclave services. Sierra s Life: 2211 E Parham Road Richmond, VA (804) Center based and community based day support services. Unique Lessons: 5412 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA (804) Center based and community based day support services. Maxwell s Place: 6025 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA (804) Center based and community based day support services. It s a New Day, LLC: 1664 Anderson Hwy., Suites H,I,J Powhatan, VA (804) Center based and community based day support services Transitions Day Support Services Williamsburg Rd. Richmond, VA (804) Center based and community based day support services

4 Residential Resources: Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Services: Woodman Road Glen Allen, VA Intake: (804) Emergency (804) Provide case management services to support individuals to obtain and maintain appropriate housing. Henrico MH/DS also provides some small group residential services with 24 hour in home support staff. Support One: Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA (804) A provider of small group residential services with 24 hour in home support staff. Olivia s House: 7501 Moss Side Avenue Richmond, VA (804) A provider of small group residential services with 24 hour in home support staff. Ascending Dove Care Facility 5301 Hill Drive Richmond, VA (804) Fendall Ave. Richmond, VA (804) A provider of small group residential services with 24 hour in home support staff. Good Neighbor Village, Inc P. O. Box Richmond VA (804) A provider of small group residential services with 24 hour in home support staff Richmond House: Fitzhugh Avenue, Richmond VA (804) A provider of small group residential for individuals with a diagnosis of autism services with 24 hour in home support staff.

5 Transportation Resources: Resources for Independent Living: Fitzhugh Avenue Richmond, VA (804) In addition to a variety of independent living skills training, RIL provides training to help individuals to obtain their learner s permit, or learn to ride the public bus system. Friendly Driving School: 5001 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA (804) Always First Driving School: Landmark Road, Richmond, VA (804) Easy Method Driving School: (804) Van Go, Inc: 5805 School Ave # B Richmond, VA (804) Van Go is a private organization providing door to door transportation to individuals with disabilities including Medicaid transportation. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: Information on obtaining your license as well as the online driver s manual and sample exams. Chippenham Johnston Wills Driving Assessment Program: Assessment and training of driving skills for persons with disabilities provided by occupational therapists. CARE (Community Assisted Ride Enterprise) (804) A program of the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) that serves individuals with disabilities. CARE provides door to door transportation throughout the city of Richmond and Henrico County. Riders must apply for a CARE card and purchase tickets in order to ride.

6 Financial Resources: Social Security Administration , (TTY) Information on benefits for persons with disabilities A guide to working while still receiving Social Security benefits WorkWorld Free software designed by the VCU School of Business to help Social Security beneficiaries manage their benefits and understand how earnings effect these benefits Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Look here to locate a Benefits Specialist who can provide you with FREE counseling on the impacts of employment on your Social Security disability benefits FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) fed-aid ( ) or (TTY) for Hearing Impaired. Information on obtaining financial aid for college, as well as the online application. GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program or Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program) GRASP assists students with applying for financial aid and identifying scholarships for higher education. Representatives visit high school counseling departments weekly October through April. Crossroads, Inc.: 6800 Everglades Drive Richmond, VA (804) Provide assistance with bill paying and money management Commonwealth Community Trust: P.O. Box Richmond, VA (804) A non-profit investment corporation that administers trusts for individuals with disabilities to ensure their financial future without jeopardizing federal benefits programs like Social Security.

7 Medicaid Waiver Resources: Department of Medical Assistance Services: E Broad St # 1300 Richmond, VA (804) A state agency that administers the Medicaid Waiver programs which can provide funding for day support programs, employment supports, respite services, residential and in home supports. The ARC of Virginia 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. The ARC of Virginia provides Medicaid Waiver mentoring to advise families regarding accessing these funds and provides valuable information via their website. Autism Society Central Virginia P.O. Box Richmond, VA (804) The Autism Society of Central Virginia provides advocacy and support to familes and professionals involved with Autism. They also provide Medicaid Waiver mentoring to advise families regarding accessing these funds. Resources for Independent Living: Fitzhugh Avenue Richmond, VA (804) In addition to helping individuals access transportation, and providing training around a variety of independent living skills, RIL can provide Medicaid Waiver mentoring assist families with advice in accessing Medicaid Waiver funding.

8 Leisure and Recreation Resources: Henrico Parks and Recreations: The Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks offers Therapeutic Recreation Programs specifically designed for individuals with disabilities They also will perform an evaluation of an individual s needs in order to adapt other recreational programs to the needs of the individual. JCC Voices Together: Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226, (804) ,ext An integrated camp for children with autism ages 5-18 Challenger- Little League Baseball: Box Richmond, VA (804) A program of Little League baseball designed for individuals with disabilities from the age of 5 through high school graduation. Miracle League of Richmond: P O Box 1157 Mechanicsville, VA An adaptive baseball program for students with disabilities, they feature a rubberized field near L.C. Byrd High School in Chesterfield. Special Olympics: Skipwith Road, Suite 100 Richmond, VA Special Olympics provide recreational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Firecrackers All-star American Cheerleading Team A cheerleading team for girls and boys with disabilities. The team competes at in-state competitions. YMCAs of Greater Richmond Contact your local YMCA for information on swim programs for individuals with disabilities.

9 Leisure and Recreation Resources (Continued): Summer Camps: VCU s listing of summer camps for kids with special needs. This includes: Easter Seals, Camp Baker, ARC, and many more. Sportable: Overbrook Road Room 2 Richmond, Virginia (804) An adaptive sports program for persons with physical disabilities. They have programs featuring handcycling, soccer, basketball and more. Easter Seals-Project Success: A Service-learning oriented program that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work on community projects with non-disabled peers. Camp Baker A program of the Richmond ARC that provides a full service respite and camp facility Camp Virginia Jaycee A summertime outdoor recreational and educational facility for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Camp Rainbow Blackstone A weeklong respite camp for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

10 Assessment/Training Resources: Positive Vibe Café: Positive Vibe Café is a restaurant in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center that also provides an onsite food service training program to individuals with disabilities. Department of Rehabilitative Services Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC): Local (540) or Toll-Free- (800) A campus based facility in Fishersville, VA that provides assessment, training and therapy to maximize the employment and independence of individuals with disabilities. PERT Local (540) or Toll-Free- (800) , Ext A program at Department of Rehabilitative Services Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. providing a 10 day evaluation of high school students independent living and vocational skills. Virginia College Quest s Basic Information and Skills Checklist A self assessment to determine your readiness for college. FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) fed-aid ( ) or (TTY) for Hearing Impaired. Information on obtaining financial aid for college, as well as the online application. GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program- OR Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program) GRASP assists students with applying for financial aid and identifying scholarship for higher education. Representatives visit high school counseling departments weekly Oct. through April. J. Sargeant Reynolds PAVE program The PAVE program at J. Sargeant Reynolds offers a 2 year training program for individuals with cognitive disabilities including mild mental retardation, severe learning disabilities, and emotional disabilities. The program offers 4 areas of study: Food service, Clerical, Child Care, and Health Care. College Bound Held on the Virginia Tech. campus, College Bound is a three day program that allows high school juniors and seniors with disabilities to explore college transition and maximize college success.

11 Assessment/Training Resources (continued): My Life Beyond High School Links to Virginia college Office of Accommodations/Disability Services websites. These offices assist students to access accommodations similar to those from their high school IEP.

12 Citizenship Resources: Voter Registration: On-line applications, also available as paper applications at your local DMV Branch, Post Office or Library. Partnership for People with Disabilities: East Franklin Street, 10th Floor Richmond, Virginia Phone: (Voice), (TDD Relay) Fax: An organization that administers over 20 programs aimed at increasing the community inclusion of persons with disabilities. Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy: Byrd Ave., Suite 5, Richmond, VA (800) or (804) An organization that provides legal assistance and advocacy to persons with disabilities who are victims of abuse, neglect, or discrimination. Volunteer Match: Search for volunteer opportunities in your area. Hands on Greater Richmond: A link for individuals, families, teams and corporate groups to join together and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities within the Greater Richmond region