STATEWIDE AND NATIONWIDE
Transportation, Private Accessible
Private programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities and older adults who need accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts.
Accessible Medicaid Transportation
Transportation for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Transportation, Public Accessible
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities and older adults who need accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Some, but not all, vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Also includes disability parking placards and information.
Community Transportation Referral
Accessible Medicaid Transportation
Disability Parking, Placards and Plates
Accessible Public Transportation
Transportation, Public Fixed Route
Public local and regional transportation services including buses, rail, shuttles, and trolleys, that follow a fixed route schedule.
Locate Public Transportation
Transportation, Public Long-Distance
Long-distance transportation provided by public providers is generally offered between two separate metropolitan areas or rural areas of equivalent distance to a separate metropolitan area. Service may also operate in an interurban network or to a specific destination on a fixed route. Service is usually scheduled, but may operate at fixed intervals. Service may be one-way, open-ended, or round-trip. Unlimited trips may be available using a pass.
Virginia Long Distance Passenger Rail Service
Transportation, Public Paratransit and Flexible Schedule
Programs that provide flexibly scheduled transportation for community residents who are unable to use the fixed-route public transportation system. The services may be used by the general public or limited to special populations such as older adults and individuals with a disability.
Licensed Transportation Services Resource
Transportation, Ride Share and Commuting
Programs that make arrangements for people to travel together in private automobiles and/or vans during busy commuting hours or which provide a central telephone number for people to use to identify others who are commuting to and from the same general area with whom they might share. Vehicle options include vanpools and carpools. Vanpools may be publicly or employer-operated or organized by an individual who owns or leases a van; the drivers are generally participating as commuters themselves, so are not paid. Also includes programs that provide other commuter services such as emergency commuter transportation, parking information, and more.
Telework!VA
Vanpool!VA
Travel Training for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
Programs that provide comprehensive, intensive instruction that teaches older adults or individuals with disabilities how to travel independently and safely using accessible public transportation. Skills include boarding the correct bus or subway, recognizing and disembarking at the correct destination, following directions, recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations and obstacles, handling unexpected situations such as re-routed buses or subways or getting lost, using specialized equipment or devices, and recognizing the need for assistance and requesting help from appropriate sources.
Travel Training for People with Disabilities
Vehicle Adaptation Services
Programs that pay for or provide the labor and/or equipment to adapt vehicles owned by people with disabilities allowing them to operate the vehicles or ride in them as passengers. Adaptations can include ramps or wheelchair lifts; primary systems such as modified seats or steering, signaling, gear shift and braking controls; and/or secondary systems such as car door openers, car door reachers, gas cap openers, seating restraints, specially designed rear view mirrors and other accessories.
Automobile Loan for Adults with Disabilities
Modified Vehicles for Disabilities, Community Services, Virginia Beach Blvd
Veteran Membership Organizations
Programs whose members are veterans who have joined together on a voluntary basis to promote mutual interests. Activities may include advocacy for the preservation and expansion of earned privileges and benefits, testimony before Congress on issues affecting veterans, awards and other measures for promoting appreciation of and recognition for veterans and their accomplishments, community service programs, and social activities for members. Some organizations may provide active support for the democratic principles of religious and political freedom; offer benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, credit cards and financial planning services for members; or maintain special burial funds to help indigent veterans and their families.
VFW 2524 Burton-Hammond Post
Veterans Services
Programs for Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Group
Community Resource Coordinator
Adaptive Sports
Virginia General Assembly, House of Delegates
The offices of the elected members of the House of Delegates, the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly (State Legislature).
Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia General Assembly, Senate
The offices of elected members of the Senate--the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly (State Legislature).
Senate of Virginia
Vision Health
Programs provided by optometrists, ophthalmologists, occupational and physical therapists including vision exams, treatment for eye disease, provision of glasses, diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Services also include low vision and vision loss therapies.
Eye Care Supplies | Online Store
Low Vision Services
Eye Glasses Recycling, Statewide
Administration, State Office
Assessment and Treatment, Vision Rehabilitation Program
Vision Impaired, At Large Chapter
Eyes, Information & Education
Low Vision Therapy
The Burkeville Lodge for the Blind
Low Vision Examination | Blind, Vision Impaired, DeafBlind | Regional Office - Richmond
Optometry | Find a Doctor
Advocacy; Eye Health Care
Vocational Rehabilitation
Programs that assist people with disabilities, get employment training and experience. Services may include vocational evaluation, work adjustment, work experience, training in marketable skills and placement in competitive employment or a supported work environment.
Employment Consulting for People with Functional Limitations
Pathways to Careers
Business Connections
Employer Practices for Individuals with Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind, Vision Impaired, DeafBlind, Regional Office in Richmond
Vocational Services, Blind and Vision Impaired
Vocational and Fitness Rehabilitation
Volunteer Opportunities
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Foster Grandparent
Senior Companion Program
Volunteer Opportunities, Special Olympics
Volunteer Opportunities
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