RESOURCES
SPECIAL NEEDS
Click any of the links below to connect with organizations and resources that can help you navigate your unique journey.
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The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
Children’s Assistive Technology Service — Provides for the re-use of pediatric rehabilitation equipment and assistive technology devices in Virginia. They serve as a no-cost resource for children with disabilities who need adaptive equipment and whose families have limited resources.
Camp Easterseals Virginia — Camp Easterseals is an overnight summer camp for children and adults with special needs.
Virginia Council for Exceptional Children
Autism Speaks — National resource for all that is Autism related
The ARC of Virginia — Information and support for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
Division of Aging and Rehabilitation Services — Job Supports and other services for those with Special Needs
Find your local community service board (CSB) for Medicaid Waiver assessment
Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Family Involvement
Children and Adult Case Management
Paratransit Transportation
Safety
Project Lifesaver — Through local police departments
Medical IDs for Children Who are Non-Verbal
Education
Roanoke City Schools Special Education and Child Find
Roanoke County Schools Special Education and Child Find
Salem City Schools Special Education and Child Find
Botetourt County Schools Special Education and Child Find
Craig County Public Schools Special Education
Department of Education — Virginia Department of Education Parents Guide to Special Education (.pdf)