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My Life, My  Community website thumbnailMy Life, My Community

Answers basic questions about services. Info can be found by first steps and life stage. For people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Centers for Independent Living website thumbnailCenters for Independent Living

By people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. Helps people take charge of their lives and make their own choices.

Virginia Easy Access website thumbnailVirginia Easy Access

Explore your options, on your terms. Locate resources, connect with services and discover more about yourself and your connections.

Community Services & Supports
Disability Navigator

Find programs and services. For people who are aging, people who have disabilities, people who used to be part of the military and overall wellness.

Area Agencies on Aging

For older adults. Get support to stay at home and more.

Virginia Assistive Technology System

Get technology and services that help a person to be active in the community. For people of all ages and abilities.

Community Services Boards (CSBs)

Programs and services that help people with disabilities and families. Contact your local CSB to learn more.

The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH)

VDDHH promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fully participate in programs, services, and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth.

Parents & Families
Family to Family Network of Virginia

Supports families whose loved one has a disability. Offers emotional support, info and help to go through the service system.

SSI Disability Starter Kit

Help to get ready for disability interviews or online applications. Kits are fact sheets, checklists and worksheets. For children and adults.

Virginia Infant and Toddler Connections

Early intervention. Help for infants and toddlers (age 0-36 months) with delays. Support for their families.

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

For families of children with disabilities. Support for success in school and the community. Info and training that is easy to understand.

Advocacy Organizations
The Arc of Virginia

Helps people learn how to speak up for themselves and get what they need. A strong supporter of self-advocates and A Life Like Yours (ALLY) Alliance.

Autism Society of Central Virginia

Fun events, classes, special gatherings and scholarships. For people with autism, their families and others.

Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Improves the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families. Support, education, events and advocacy.

Rights
Disability Law Center of Virginia

Protection and advocacy. Legal help with harm (abuse), when a person does not get food, clothes, shelter or proper care (neglect) and cases of discrimination.

Long-term Care Ombudsman

Stands up for people who live in nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities.

Adult Protective Services

Call this program if an adult with a disability (18 or older) or an older person (60 years or above) is being hurt or mistreated. This program will check on what is going on.

Office of Human Rights

Makes sure people are treated fairly and with respect. Handles complaints about human rights issues. Supports the rights of people with disabilities when they use state services.

Financial Resources
Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority

Helps people with disabilities to get technology and equipment. This may include tools for exercise, vision, hearing, ramps for cars and more.

ABLENow

A special savings plan for people with disabilities. Save and invest money without losing public benefits. Earnings are tax free.

CommonHelp Virginia

Info on how to apply for assistance. Includes help with food, childcare, heating and cooling, healthcare and cash.

State & Federal Laws & Resources
Americans with Disabilities ActFederal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights ActU.S. Department of Justice ADA Information & Technical AssistanceVirginians with Disabilities ActAll State Agencies

State agency websites. Info about state programs and other resources.

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