Virginia

Centers for Independent Living in Virginia

Contact information for all Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the state of Virginia. CILs are non-residential places of action and coalition, where persons with disabilities learn empowerment and develop the skills necessary to make lifestyle choices.
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Clubhouse Program

This program assists individuals with brain injuries to lead productive lives through community integration, vocational exploration, employment participation and volunteerism. Download the fact sheet about the ADAPT Clubhouse. ADAPT Clubhouse offers services in Northern Virginia. Information is also available about the Westwood Clubhouse in the Fredericksburg area.

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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia, Inc.

A community-based resource and advocacy center managed by and for people with disabilities. ECNV promotes the independent living philosophy and equal access for all people with disabilities.
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Employment Network Programs in Virginia

Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
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Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia

Focuses on enhancing educational and vocational services for individuals with learning disabilities who live in Virginia.
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ServiceSource, Inc.

A not-for-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA, ServiceSource offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. It also offers outsourcing labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including food service, mail management, administrative services, document management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, shipping and receiving and logistics.
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The Arc of Northern Virginia

Provides services and advocacy for families and individuals with disabilities.
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The Consumer's Guide to Self-Employment

Information from the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services on how people with disabilities can start their own businesses. Topics include budgeting, developing business plans and where to find help. This link opens a Word document.

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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Richmond Local Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
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Virginia Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs

Provides employment, residential, day support, training and support services for persons with disabilities.
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Virginia Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired

Supports the employment, education and independence of Virginians who are blind or visually impaired.
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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.
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Virginia One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes contact information for local SBDCs in the state.

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Virginia Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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Virginia's Partnership for People with Disabilities

Operates federal and state programs supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center

The first state-owned and operated comprehensive rehabilitation center in the country, the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center provides training, medical and vocational services and therapy to people with disabilities to enable them to re-enter the work force and live more independently.

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Work Incentive Seminar Event in Chesapeake (09/21/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Chesapeake on September 21 to learn more.

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