Resources for Recreation for Children with Disabilities Hanover County, Virginia

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1 Sports: Resources for Recreation for Children with Disabilities Hanover County, Virginia Organization Sports offered Contact information General information handcycling power soccer wheelchair basketball wheelchair tennis bowl-a-thon adaptive skiing P.O. Box 7046 Richmond, Virginia (804) baseball Hidden Lake Circle Mechanicsville, Virginia (804) Sportable is a not for profit organization focused on providing recreation and sports opportunities to individuals with physical disabilities in the Metro Richmond area. National organization determined to bring the game of baseball to children with disabilities around the globe. Their mission is to offer accessible recreational opportunities for children with special needs so that they can participate in a team sport as a member of an organized baseball league. Snow skiing snow sports water sports wilderness sports Horseback riding Paul s Creek Road Afton, Virginia (434) [email protected] P.O. Box 4668 Charlottesville, VA (434) voice/fax (434) mobile [email protected] See additional handout for contact information in the Richmond Area Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to teach the joys of alpine skiing to individuals with a disability. Therapeutic Adventures is a non-profit organization committed to providing greater access to adaptive outdoor recreation for persons of all ages who have a disability (physical or developmental), a chronic illness, or other special health needs. They have a mission to provide these recreational activities as well as develop innovative instructional programs, special camps, and other educational/therapeutic support services. Since horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider's body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. The child receives instruction to participate in riding, driving, vaulting, and competition. North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc.

2 Other Activities: Activity Sponsor Location/Contact Information General Information Playground Pole Green Park 8996 Pole Green Park Lane Mechanicsville, Virginia Operation Hope is a community investment project to build two new playgrounds that will accommodate children of all abilities. They recognize the need of many children in our area to have a play area that they could share with their friends and interact with other children. Ground was broken in November 2007 on the playground at Pole Green Park. They are also working on raising money for another playground in Ashland Playground Katie & Friends, Inc. Huguenot Park Chesterfield County (804) Arts and Crafts and Socials Hanover County Parks and Recreation Additional Therapy Services: Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA ParksAndRec@ co.hanover.va.us location of classes varies check schedule at Poor Farm Park that they will begin working on in Completed in 2003, A Playground for Katie and Friends was the first inclusive playground for all children in central Virginia. Hanover Parks and Recreation provide numerous therapeutic recreational services for children with disabilities. Through an arts and crafts club, social events, as well as many other activities, they offer children with disabilities and their caregivers a time for fun and socialization with others in the community. Service Contact Information General information Hippotherapy See additional handout for contact information in the Richmond area Hippotherapy promotes the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions for people living with disabilities. It has been shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination, motor development as well as emotional well-being. Intensive and Suit Therapy Richmond Hope Dominion Blvd Ste B, Glen Allen, VA Phone: (804) [email protected] Richmond Hope Therapy Center is Virginia s first clinic offering a new therapy option, intensive suit therapy. A complement to traditional therapy, the center s three-week intensive therapy program using the TheraSuit or NeuroSuit enables children with cerebral palsy and other diagnoses to gain maximum strength, flexibility and balance for increased independence and greater functionality. The services provided are self-pay only.

3 Camps: Name of Camp Contact information Programs offered General information Camp Easter Seals - Summer camps Easter Seals Virginia has a 50 year history of providing quality 900 Camp Easter Seals Road - Weekend Respite camping programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities New Castle, VA Phone: (540) camps - Therapy camps age five and older. Camp Easter Seals is designed to offer children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere. From campfire sing-a-longs and late night ghost stories to canoeing, nature walks, swimming, and arts and crafts, the Easter Seals Virginia camping program provides the excitement and activity of a traditional Camp Baker Victory Junction Beach Road Chesterfield, VA, Phone: (804) [email protected] Adam's Way Randleman, NC Phone: (336) Toll Free: (877)-VJG-CAMP - After school program - Weekend respite - 24/7 emergency respite - Week long residential/day summer camps - Week long disease specific summer sessions - Family weekends summer camp program in a beautiful, accessible setting. Greater Richmond ARC s Camp Baker is a full-service, handicapequipped retreat facility located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. They support children ages 6 through adulthood with mental retardation and similar developmental disabilities. Campers develop friendships and build self-esteem during training, therapeutic recreation and social activities, achieve higher levels of independence while mastering new skills for community living, and make choices and decisions that are based on individual preferences, strengths and needs. The Victory Junction Gang Camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing lifechanging camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. It is a yearround camp that serves children, ages 7 to 15, with a variety of health issues. During the summer we offer week long disease specific sessions with up to 125 kids per session. During the Fall, Winter and Spring we offer family weekends with up to 32 families per weekend. Equipment: Organization Contact information General information Rehab Equipment Exchange This national network is a FREE service to facilitate the exchange and transfer of used rehabilitation equipment. Individuals can use the web site to buy, sell, or donate used rehab items of many types, including wheelchairs, pediatric equipment, mobility aids, ADL aids, communication devices, assistive technology, and exercise equipment.

4 The Silver Cross mandate is to provide FREE information to assist you in selecting an accessibility lift or mobility device. They find recycled and lowpriced new home lifts or mobility devices that meet your specific needs and provide a product comparison report. The products they offer are: stair lifts, ceiling lifts, home elevators, incline wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, scooter lifts, scooters, power wheelchairs, lift chairs, bath lifts, wheelchair porch lifts, walk-in bath tubs. They will also help you find the best product to meet your needs and budget, as well as find a funding source available in your local area, if needed. The Morgan Project The Morgan (Making Opportunities Reality Granting Assistance Nationwide) Project assists other family caregivers to be able to better care for their own kids with special needs, by providing support, assistance and small grants. They provide support to parents/caregivers and act as a reference source for information, financial resources, used equipment exchanges, research and clinical studies, support groups, web links, etc. by creating an interactive website and through published monthly newsletters. Disabled Dealer Townline Rd. Suite 132 Vernon Hills, Illinois Phone: (847) [email protected] Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA Phone numbers to request equipment or to make a referral: - Program s equipment and customer service specialist: (804) Administrative specialist: (804) Contact: David Nelson [email protected] W. Main Street Waynesboro, VA Toll Free: (800) [email protected] Helping From Heaven is a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the comfort and quality of life for children with special needs. This is accomplished by providing education, therapy and playground equipment, therapy toys, resources, and scholarships for families and therapists in need of financial assistance and/or community support. The Lexi Kazian Foundation creates a network of families who have an interest in improving the lives of children with special needs. They create educational opportunities for everyone involved in the care of these special children. Goodwill's Medical/Adaptive Gifting Program provides medical and adaptive equipment and supplies to older adults and persons with disabilities, to enhance their daily living. This program provides medical/adaptive equipment, including new and gently used manual and power wheelchairs, ambulatory devices (walkers and canes), scooters and bathroom safety equipment (raised toilet seats and shower seats). Medical supplies, such as disposable diapers and chuxs, and other items are available as well. Items donated by the local community are received, inspected, repaired as needed, then cleaned. They are then distributed to persons in need based on requests and recommendations for assistance, which can be made at any time by referral sources. A waiting list is available for equipment not in inventory. The application process for items includes submission of an approved prescription by a doctor or other medical professional. Regional (Virginia and West Virginia) on-line and in print publications where individuals and businesses sell used and new adaptive equipment; accessible vans, scooters, homes, wheelchairs, and much more.

5 Assistive Training Online Project HELP charities ARC of Hanover ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do Franklin Farms Drive Richmond Virginia Phone: (804) Help Charities, Inc. P.O. Box 949 Glen Allen, Virginia Phone: (804) P.O. Box 91 Ashland, Va Phone: (804) Virginia Assistive Technology Services is a statewide program authorized and funded by the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, as amended and administered by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services. The mission of VATS is to ensure that Virginians of all ages and abilities can acquire the appropriate, affordable assistive and information technologies and services they need to participate in society as active citizens. They offer an equipment exchange that is a user-controlled database with entry, edit, and delete and search capabilities for new and used rehabilitation equipment and assistive technology devices. The Assistive Training Online Project provides information on assistive technology that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classes. HELP Charities is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to initiate and assist in the raising of money for local charities and individuals found needy and deserving. They not only give deserving children tricycles and other recreational devices at their annual Christmas party with Richmond Rehab, but they also benefit Children s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Virginia Head Injury Foundation, MCV Hospitality House, The Scottish Rite Children Language Center, Children s Organ Transplant Association, Crystal Dawn Williams Organ Transplant Association, and Sergeant Santa. Thomas Stanley Memorial Adaptive Equipment Lending provides adaptive equipment to children and adults so that they may gain greater independence. The Thomas Stanley Memorial Adaptive Equipment Lending Library was established by H. Lee and Sharon Stanley in memory of their son Thomas. Funding: Name Contact Information Description Snap4Kids Snap4Kids mission is assisting families of children with special needs in helping their child reach his/her maximum potential through information, referral, education, and modest grants for medical and therapeutic equipment, not covered by health insurance. The Morgan Project The Morgan (Making Opportunities Reality Granting Assistance Nationwide) Project assists other family caregivers to be able to better care for their own kids with special needs, by providing support, assistance and small grants.

6 HELP charities Help Charities, Inc. P.O. Box 949 Glen Allen, Virginia Phone: (804) HELP Charities is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to initiate and assist in the raising of money for local charities and individuals found needy and deserving. They not only give deserving children tricycles and other recreational devices at their annual Christmas party with Richmond Rehab, but they also benefit Children s Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Virginia Head Injury Foundation, MCV Hospitality House, The Scottish Rite Children Language Center, Children s Organ Transplant Association, Crystal Dawn Williams Organ Transplant Association, and Sergeant Santa. ARC of Hanover P.O. Box 91 Ashland, Va Phone: (804) [email protected] Hanover Arc has numerous funds they offer to children in the county. The Respite and Recreation Fund provides financial aid so that children and adults may participate in the recreational activities of their choice and families may access respite care. The James Street Memorial Fund provides a variety of family and individual supports for children, adults and their families. Assistance is provided on an individual basis, including but not limited to, respite care and assistance for health related problems. The Joe Cherry Memorial Legal Fund sponsors workshops and educational opportunities on legal issues specifically related to persons with mental retardation. Assistance is provided to individuals and families for estate and guardianship planning. Financial aid is also provided to children ages three to 21 years who wish to further their development during the summer. Children with developmental delays ages 3-6 years and children with mental retardation (3-21 years), may apply for tuition assistance for educational, social or recreational programs. The Silver Cross The Silver Cross mandate is to provide FREE information to assist you in selecting an accessibility lift or mobility device. They find recycled and low-priced new home lifts or mobility devices that meet your specific needs and provide a product comparison report. The products they offer are: stair lifts, ceiling lifts, home elevators, incline wheelchair lifts, patient lifts, scooter lifts, scooters, power wheelchairs, lift chairs, bath lifts, wheelchair porch lifts, walk-in bath tubs. They will also help you find the best product to meet your needs and budget, as well as find a funding source available in your local area, if needed. Resources for Children: Name Contact Information Description Ability Online Ability Online is an extraordinary and absolutely free Internet community. Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities. Bandaides and Blackboards Bandaides and Blackboards is a site about growing up with medical problems. Its goal is to help people understand what it's like, from the perspective of the children and teens who are doing just that. They also provide chatrooms for these children, as well as provide a vast source of information for parents, teachers, health professionals and siblings about dealing with these disabilities.

7 Kids as Self Advocates Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. They are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. KASA knows youth can make choices and advocate for themselves if they have the information and support they need. Resources for Parents: Name Contact Information Description Family Involvement Project The family involvement project s purpose is to provide ongoing training and technical assistance to local councils, families and provides on strategies to enhance family involvement, as well as share families perspectives on service delivery strategies in Virginia s early intervention system. Parent to Parent Parents love to talk about their kids, including parents of children with disabilities, developmental delays, or chronic illnesses. However, when you have a child with special needs, it can be difficult to find another parent to talk with who really understands the unique joys and challenges you face. Parent to parent provides one-on-one telephone matching between trained parents partners and parents of recently diagnosed children. Parent Education Advocacy Training Center ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center West Marshall St. Richmond, VA Phone: (804) The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center assists Virgina families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. They assist parents and professional in translating the legal rights of children with disabilities into genuine opportunities for full participation in school and community life. They provide parent workshops and parentprofessional team training, program development for state and local agencies and disability advocacy groups, information about education services for newborns and preschoolers; special education regulations and policies; school and community services; education programs beyond high school; employment in the community, as well as provide publications pertinent to their children. The ARCH National Respite Network includes the National Respite Locator Service, a service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their community, and the National Respite Coalition, a service that advocates for preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels. The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network is to assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.

8 Resources for the Professional: Name Contact Information Description The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. General Links: Name Contact Information Description ARC of Hanover P.O. Box 91 Ashland, Va Phone: (804) The Hanover ARC, Inc. is an organization of and for people with mental retardation and their families and young children with developmental delays. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with disabilities and their families. ARC services include summer educational scholarships, adult recreation, respite and recreation fund, James Street Memorial Family Support Fund, Thomas Stanley Memorial Adaptive Equipment Lending Library, and Parker E. Joe Cherry Greater Richmond ARC ARC of Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities Family Village: A Global Community of Disability Related Resources Westwood Avenue Richmond, VA Phone: (804) [email protected] East Main Street, Suite 107 Richmond, VA Phone: (804) East Franklin Street, 10 th floor P.O. Box Richmond, Virginia (804) The Family Village Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1500 Highland Avenue Memorial Legal Fund. The Greater Richmond ARC creates life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, in partnership with their families. They provide infant and child developmental services, day support and after school services, civitan vocational services, and Camp Baker, a full-service respite and camp facility. The Arc of Virginia is a statewide advocacy organization working to create "A Life Like Yours" for people who have intellectual and related developmental disabilities. Our members are people with disabilities, their families, professionals, and community advocates. Advocacy is a key component of our identity as The Arc of Virginia. We speak out on issues that affect people with mental retardation or related developmental disabilities and their families. But more importantly, we help people with disabilities, family members, friends, and others become advocates themselves. The Partnership for People with Disabilities mission is to partner with people with disabilities and others to build communities where all people can live, learn, work and play together. Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Our community includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational

9 Easter Seals of Virginia Madison, WI Franklin Farms Drive Suite 100 Richmond, Virginia (804) , (866) activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, as well as much more. Established in 1944, Easter Seals Virginia is the leader in creating solutions that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities and their families throughout the state. Today, Easter Seals Virginia continues its long tradition of leadership by serving children and adults from every corner of the Commonwealth, aiding them in their quest for independence and to be active citizens in their communities. Primary Easter Seals services are: Medical Rehabilitation Early intervention, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy; job training and employment, child care, adult day services, and camping and recreation. Project Participate Project Participate provides families, educators, administrators and therapists with simple strategies to increase the active participation of students with disabilities in school programs. They facilitate team collaboration and promote the appropriate uses of technology in the classroom. Maternal and Child Health Library: Non-English Materials and Resources Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Resources on the Internet The Special Education Homepage The Maternal and Child Health Library's online catalog includes materials for consumers and professionals in numerous languages other than English, and the Organizations Database identifies additional sources for these materials. A nationwide directory: Provides a list of special education non-profit resources and organizations by state. A collection of Internet accessible information of resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. The Special Education Home Page neatly organizes a wide variety of resources and web pages into one, condensed site that is very easy to manage. With the ease of maneuverability and a place to call home, students and parents are likely to stay more informed increasing their knowledge in all areas having to do with disabilities and education. Transition: Name Contact Information Description Virginia Department of Education Transition is the process students and their families use to think about life after high school, to identify their desired outcomes, and to plan their community and school experiences to assure that the students acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals. Department of Rehabilitative Services In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. They provide services to people with disabilities including employment services, community based services, assistive technology/ device and equipment, and disability Hanover Industries Hanover County Community Services Board Business Program Coordinator determination. Hanover Industries is a center-based employment program for persons with disabilities who are interested in working and who may require

10 Hanover Recycling Residential Services Supported Employment Goodwill Industries Dow-Gil Road Ashland, VA, Hanover County Community Services Board Business Program Coordinator Dow-Gil Road Ashland, VA, Hanover County Community Services Board Program Coordinator Washington HWY. Ashland, VA Hanover County Community Services Board Program Coordinator Dow-Gill Road Ashland, VA Goodwill of Central Virginia Headquarters 6301 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA (804) ongoing support in order to maintain employment. Hanover Industries currently offers training and paid work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Industries holds a certificate through the Department of Labor which enables them to employ persons who are not yet able to be competitively employed. Employees/consumers are paid a piece rate based upon the job they are working on and their productivity level on that job. Hanover Recycling is a paper recycling business/program. Hanover Recycling currently offers training and employment Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Hanover Recycling holds a certificate through the Department of Labor and wages are paid commensurate with each person's ability and productivity. Productivity ratings are completed every six months and employees wages are adjusted accordingly. Hanover Recycling plans to continue to employ persons in competitive positions as well as supported positions. Residential services offer eligible individuals opportunities to enjoy life in their community of choice. The services range from twenty-four hour supervised living to supported living to respite care services. Supported Employment is a vocational option for individuals who require extra assistance to become employed in the community. People with disabilities are employed by community businesses and supported by job coaches who train and support workers on the job in the Supported Employment Program. Through jobs, persons with disabilities are integrated into the community and encouraged to expand and grow to their maximum potential. Local Goodwills offer a variety of programs to train job seekers in the skills they need for today s job markets, and to help them advance their careers. Local Goodwills help job seekers find and keep good jobs in their communities. Local Goodwills can help connect job seekers with services that help them hang onto their jobs, such as childcare, transportation, financial literacy and counseling. Goodwill is committed to leveraging the Internet to provide learning opportunities for job seekers, wherever and whenever they need them.