STATEWIDE AND NATIONWIDE
Group Home Residential
Programs that are provided in a DBHDS licensed home with staff available 24 hours per day to provide skill building and other direct supports as necessary to enable each person to reside successfully in the community. ( Group Home Residential includes the Community Living Waivers.)
Residential Group Home
Group Homes, Chesterfield County
Residential DD Waiver Group Homes
Residential Group Home, Empowered Living Services
Residential Group Home for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technolgy programs include specialized medical equipment, supplies, devices, controls, and appliances, not covered by insurance which enables individuals to increase their independence in their environment and community. (Assistive Technology includes the Building Independence, Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waiver.)
Assistive Technology
Electronic Home-Based Services
Programs offered are goods and services based on Smart Home technology that can be used in the individual's residence to support greater independence and self-determination. This includes purchases of electronic devices, software, services, and supplies not otherwise provided through this waiver or through insurance. ( Electronic Home-Based Services include the Building Independence, Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waivers.)
Electronic Home Based Services
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
Program is a service that monitors the individual's safety in his/her home, and provides access to emergency assistance for medical or environmental emergencies through the provision of a two-way voice communication system that dials a 24-hour response or monitoring center upon activation and via the individual's home telephone system. (Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)s include the Building Independence, Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waivers.)
Remote Support
VRI Care Center
Supported Living
Programs that take place in an apartment setting operated by a DBHDS licensed provider and provides 'round the clock' availability staff. Direct support services are performed by paid staff who have the ability to respond in a timely manner enabling individuals to reside successfully in their home and community, (Support Living includes the Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waivers.)
DD Supervised Living
Consumer-Directed Services Facilitation
Program that assists the individual and/or the individual's family/caregiver in arranging for and managing consumer-directed services. (Consumer-Directed Services Facilitation includes the Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waivers.)
Consumer Directed Service Facilitation
Therapeutic Consultation
Programs are designed to complete assessments, design plans and teach staff and family members skills to enhance the individual's independence and remain in his/her home in the community. The specialty areas are psychology, behavioral consultation, therapeutic recreation, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation engineering. (Therapeutic Consultation includes Family & Individual Supports and Community Living Waivers.)
Behavior Therapeutic Consultation
211 Virginia
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional listens to your situation and suggests sources of help using databases of health and human services in Virginia.
2-1-1 Virginia, Information and Referral, Southwest Region
2-1-1 Virginia, Information and Referral
2-1-1 Virginia, Information and Referral
2-1-1 Virginia
ABLEnow
ABLEnow is Virginia's tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities.
Tax-advantaged Savings Program
Accessible Housing
Rental housing that is accessible for people with mobility or other physical and/or sensory impairments.
Accessible Housing Online Resources, Disabilities Affordable Housing Registry
Accessible Housing Resource
Adaptive Driving
Programs that provide behind the wheel driving instructions for individuals with disabilities who want to learn how to drive using vehicles which have been modified to accommodate their limitations.
Adapted Driver Training
Driver Rehabilitation
Adaptive Driving Program, Disabilities
Adult Protection, Prevention and Assistance (APS)
Prevention and reporting of abuse, violence, neglect, or financial exploitation against an adult.
Hotline for Adult Abuse
Reports of Abuse, Adult Protection Services (APS)
Advance Medical Directives
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to use the state specific tools to express their wishes regarding future medical treatment should they become incapacitated and/or to name the individual they would like to make health care decisions on their behalf.
Advance Care Medical Planning
Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Medical Planning
Advocacy Groups, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender individuals, intersexed individuals (people born with reproductive organs and/or genitalia that are ambiguous or atypical), cross-dressers and/or people who are in the process of coming out or are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBTQ+ Support, Information and Referral
Allergy and Asthma Services
Services and programs for those suffering from respiratory problems due to allergies or asthma.
Asthma Education
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Programs and support for adults with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Aging in Place with a Human Touch
Amputee Rehabilitation
Programs that provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals who have lost a limb and need pre-prosthetic care which includes wound and skin care, exercises and other activities to strengthen and condition the affected area and increase mobility skills, and other types of therapy to prepare them to make effective use of a prosthetic device. Some programs may also ensure the proper fitting of a prosthetic device and provide instruction in prosthesis utilization and safety techniques. Emotional support and patient and family education services are also part of the program.
Amputation Care and Recovery
Animal Services
Programs including service dogs, hearing dogs and pet therapy to help individuals who have disabilities increase their mobility and independence and/or maximize their ability to communicate effectively. Programs also include services related to the wellbeing and care of animals such pet food pantries, discounted veterinarians services and animal welfare organizations.
Hearing Dog Companions, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Pre-Planned Cageless Pet Cat Rehoming
Service Dogs
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Programs that offer therapeutic interventions for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders that are based on the theory of applied behavior analysis that behavior rewarded is more likely to be repeated than behavior ignored. The therapy is designed to teach skills, from basic ones such as sleeping and dressing to more involved ones such as social interaction, but is also used to correct inappropriate repetitive, aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors that are associated with autism.
Behavioral Therapeutic Consultation
Behavioral Consultation and Support
Behavioral Health Services
Applied Behavioral Analysis via Telehealth
Therapeutic Consultation
Therapeutic Consultation, Individual Family/Caregiver Training, Behavior Consultation, Telehealth Consultation
Positive Behavioral Facilitation
VCU Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Training and Endorsement
Behavioral Concerns
Area Agency on Aging
Referred to as AAA's (triple A's), these local agencies plan, deliver and monitor aging programs.
Administrative Office, Virginia Area Agencies on Aging
Arthritis Care
Programs and services for individuals with arthritis and related conditions.
Arthritis Treatment and Therapy
Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease (WWE)
Assisted Living Facilities
Residences that include assistance with daily activities.
Virginia Assisted Living Association
Information, Assisted Living Facilities
Assistive Technology
Also referred to as adaptive technology it includes programs, devices, and resources that help people with disabilities increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably.
Disability Accessible Products
Your Local Community Services Board
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Your Local Centers For Independent Living
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Your Local Dept. of Social Services
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Your Local Health Dept.
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553