Website Resources
Below you will find a comprehensive collection of valuable resources aimed at fostering understanding, collaboration, and empowerment within the disability community and beyond. Whether you're an individual seeking guidance, a professional in the field, or someone looking to enhance your knowledge and support network, our curated selection of websites is designed to equip you with the tools you need to navigate and contribute to a more inclusive and accessible world. Explore the links below to discover a wealth of knowledge, innovative approaches, and meaningful connections that exemplify our commitment to creating a society where everyone can thrive.
ThisAbility
https://www.thisability.org
Life After High School
http://lifeafterhs.org/
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
http://www.ncset.org/
National Division on Career Development and Transition
http://www.dcdt.org/
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
https://transitionta.org/
Virginia Department of Education Transition Site
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/transition_svcs/
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
http://www.vadars.org/
Managing Learning Disabilities as a Teen and Young Adult
https://collegeeducated.com/
I’m Determined Youth Summit – Bringing youth ages 13-22 together to learn and practice self-advocacy and self-determination skills. (540) 568-2641
Partners in Policymaking – Advocacy training program for parents and self-advocates. (800) 846-4464
Partnership for People with Disabilities – Various training opportunities for parents and self-advocates. Dana Yarbrough, (804) 828-0352
Parent Education and Advocacy Training Center – Provides easy-to-understand, research-based information and training. (800) 869-6782
Youth Leadership Forum – Empowers young people with disabilities to further develop their leadership skills. (800) 846-4464
Virginia Early Intervention – This site provides information, resources and a broad range of professional development efforts specifically designed for early interventionists, students, families, faculty and all committed to ongoing learning.
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia – The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia is Virginia’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (age 0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. Any infant or toddler in Virginia who isn’t developing as expected or who has a medical condition that can delay typical development is eligible to receive early intervention supports and services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
https://www.intelligent.com/college-planning-guide-for-students-with-learning-disabilities/
Resource Guide for Students With Visual Disabilities
https://testprepinsight.com/resources/resource-guide-students-with-visual-disabilities/
Department of Education
Department of Education: Department of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
Department of Health & Human Services
Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health & Human Services: Maternal and Child Health
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of Transportation
US Government Publishing Office
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NIH)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child and Health Development
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Social Security Administration
United States House of Representatives
United States Senate
White House
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Information Support
American Foundation for the Blind
Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Autism Society of America
CHADD: The National Resource on ADHD
National Center on Deaf-Blindness
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
National Association for Down Syndrome
Epilepsy Foundation
Goodwill Industries
Program Development Associates
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology of North America (RESNA)
TASH Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities
The Arc
United Cerebral Palsy
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Very Special Arts
Caring for the Eyes of Children with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/caring-for-the-eyes-of-children-with-special-needs/
Are you or someone you know thinking about living on their own and have questions about how to begin the process of obtaining housing? There are housing experts across the state of Virginia to help answer your questions.
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/developmental-services/housing/the-path-to-housing/
Parent Education and Advocacy Training Center – Can provide technical assistance to parents with questions/problems with inclusion. (800) 869-6782
Partnership for People with Disabilities – Operates over 25 programs promoting the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in communities. (804) 828-3879
What is an Info Access Champion?
A champion is an agency or organization that pledges to make its information as inclusive and accessible as possible. They agree to evaluate and improve their information accessibility in collaboration with the disability community.
Learn more on the VBPD Website below
Center for Special Education Advocacy – Maintains a list of advocates and attorneys across Virginia
disAbility Law Center of Virginia – Advocacy and legal representation for persons with disabilities. (800) 552-3962
Legal Aid Justice Center (Just Children) – Provides free legal services on noncriminal matters to income eligible persons in our service areas. Andrew Block, (434) 977-0553
Special Education Advocacy Clinic (College of William & Mary) – was formed to assist special-needs children and their families with eligibility or Individualized Education Program meetings, discipline matters, mediation, and administrative hearings. Law students offer their services to families at no charge. Students also conduct a free training class each semester that offers tools and information to parents to help them become more knowledgeable advocates for their children.
University of Richmond Clinical Programs: Education Rights Clinic – Law students represent children and parents seeking appropriate special education and community-based services mandated by both federal and state law. Adrienne Volenik, (804) 289-8921
Wrightslaw – Website about special education law and advocacy, with thousands of articles, cases and free resources.
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
http://www.asatonline.org/
Autism Self-Advocacy Network
http://autisticadvocacy.org/
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
National Autism Center
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder
http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/
Organization for Autism Research
http://www.researchautism.org/
Wrightslaw
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities – Serves as Virginia’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Planning Council. (800) 846-4464
Voices for Virginia’s Children – Voices is a statewide, privately funded, nonpartisan awareness and advocacy organization that builds support for practical public policies to improve the lives of children. (804) 649-0184
Arc of Virginia – Policy development to benefit people with intellectual disabilities in Virginia. (804) 649-8481
Partnership for People with Disabilities – Dana Yarbrough, Community Supports Specialist, (804) 828-0352, dvyarbrough@vcu.edu
Center for Transition Innovations @ VCU
Parent Education and Advocacy Training Center – (800) 869-6782
Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services Transitions Services
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services – Employment Services
Virginia Department of Education Transition Services
Coming of Age and Supporting Decision Making
VDOE’s state-wide Training and Technical Assistance Centers
http://ttaconline.org/
Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence
http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/training
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
http://www.ocali.org
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
Special Education Student Services Reopening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Virginia Department of Education Parent Page
disAbility Law Center of Virginia List of Special Education Lawyers and Advocates
Virginia Family Special Education Connection website
Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities
https://www.resumebuilder.com/
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Department Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV)
Virginia Advocates United Leading Together (VAULT)
Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB)
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
Commonwealth Autism Service
http://www.autismva.org/
Virginia Autism Council
http://www.autismtrainingva.org/
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
http://www.vaboard.org/
Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Excellence
http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/
Virginia Department of Education
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/