Ten Facts Victim Service Providers Need to Know
A PDF fact sheet by The Arc of the US on serving and protecting people with intellectual disabilities.
Link to Fact Sheet
Support Coordination for Those with Developmental Disabilities
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Service Board (HRCSB) webpage with information about being screened for Medicaid.
Link to HRCSB DD Webpage
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS)
VPAS works to to empower those 60 years and older with the resources and opportunities they need to lead engaged lives.
Link to VPAS Website
Empowerment3 / Overcoming Barriers
Empowerment3 works to provide a strong connection between education, research, and service for underserved youth and break down the barriers inhibiting their success and overall wellness, both as individuals and members of society. Overcoming Barriers was developed in an effort to provide an opportunity for children and adults with special needs to become more involved in sports and recreation. This program is a service not only for individuals with special needs, but their families, by providing support to the parents of individuals with disabilities who do not have access to other sports programs in the Harrisonburg area.
Link to Empowerment3 Website
Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley
Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley provides community-based services for individuals affected by brain injury.
Link to BICSV Website
Creative Works Farm / Camp LIGHT
Camp LIGHT began with a simple notion that every kid deserves the chance to experience the joys of summer camp. Fun, it turns out, helps children to reach beyond their challenges to discover new strength, hope and resilience. Programs help families release the emotional, physical, and financial burdens caused by serious childhood diagnoses, and provide a peer network that reaches far beyond the LIGHT of a summer campfire.
Link to Creative Works Farm Website
First Tee Shenandoah Valley
First Tee aims to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Link to First Tee’s Website
Friendship Industries
Friendship industries provides commercial work and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham area.
Link to Friendship Industries Website
Ignite Fitness
An inclusive fitness program for people of all ages and abilities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Link to Ignite Fitness’ Website
JMU Office of Disability Services
James Madison University Office of Disability Services.
Link to JMU’s ODS Website
Moms in Motion
Founded by a Mom in 2009, Moms In Motion (Moms) / At Home Your Way (AHYW) is a Consumer-Directed Service where the person using them is allowed to select, hire, fire, and train their particular caregiver(s). More Service Facilitation provider for Virginia Medicaid waivers: CCC Plus & DD (CL & FIS). We serve Virginians of all ages. Experts in navigating the Virginia Medicaid waiver system will coach you and your family throughout the process! We believe that we are a team of solution-oriented professionals who aim to give families opportunities to succeed in life and in their community. We look at every family’s unique needs and derive results specific to each family so that the quality of life is improved.
Link to Mom’s in Motion Website
Shenandoah Valley Inclusive Wellness Coalition (SVIWC)
The Shenandoah Valley Inclusive Wellness Coalition (SVIWC) is an alliance of individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals who are working to increase opportunities for all individuals to participate in community-based physical activity and wellness opportunities.
Link to SVIWC Website
Shenandoah County Special Olympics
This page is to connect Special Olympic athletes, their families and their volunteers within Shenandoah County regarding upcoming practices and events.
Link to SCSO Facebook page
Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership
SVAP strives to improve the lives of those who are affected by autism through community awareness, effective training, and support across the life-span.
Link to SVAP Facebook Page