Local
The Arc
Organizations that advocate and provide services by and for people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities and their families.
Advocacy | Individuals with Disabilities
Therapeutic Recreation
Programs that provide opportunities to enjoy recreational activities and sports in an adaptive environment.
Recreation for Children with Disabilities
Transportation, Bicycle Safety
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their safety while riding bicycles. Bicycle safety programs provide information about traffic laws as they apply to bicyclists and warnings regarding the types of violations and other riding behaviors that most frequently result in accidents. Also included are programs that address the specific needs of people who use their bicycles to commute to work, ride to school, or get to other destinations.
Bicycling Advocacy, Accessibility and Safety
Bicycle Action, Advocacy and Safety Coalition
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Programs that provide assistance for veterans in understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, South Hill
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Springfield
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Strasburg
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Virginia Beach, Pembroke
Veterans Health, Disability and Pension Benefits, Williamsburg
Statewide and Nationwide
Adult Protection, Prevention and Assistance (APS)
Prevention and reporting of abuse, violence, neglect, or financial exploitation against an adult.
Advocacy, Information and Research, Elder Abuse
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
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Programs and support for adults with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Alzheimer's Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Programs that offer any of a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may be used singly or in combination, to address the range of social, language, sensory and behavioral difficulties experienced by children and adults with autism and related disorders. Because of the spectrum nature of autism and the many behavior combinations that can occur, treatment approaches must be tailored to meet the individual needs of each person.
Autism Safety, Information, and Advocacy
Autism Advocacy and Information
Information and Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Benefits Assistance
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining services or other benefits for which they are eligible. The programs may help people understand the eligibility for benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and/or help them complete benefit application forms.
Benefits Planning
Disability Claims
Retirement Benefits and Social Security | Railroad Workers | Roanoke Office
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Cancer Care
Medical professionals and programs specifically for cancer treatment including oncologists and cancer centers.
Myeloma Education, Research & Advocacy
Centers for Independent Living
Organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with disabilities.
Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Community Health Centers
Nonprofit organizations in Virginia providing comprehensive primary health care to anyone seeking care.
Community Health - Administration and Advocacy
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.
Health Promotion Programs Referral
