exchange for benefits. TANF is the cash assistance component of the Virginia Independence Program (VIP) that helps families work toward their goal of total independence. You can apply by phone 855-635-4370 or www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare (VIEW)
Autism Speaks 888-288-4762 | www.autismspeaks.org Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm; Live chat 9am-7pm ET. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
540-727-1055 | 219 East Davis St. Suite 100, Culpeper
Auxiliary Grants for Disabilities
VIEW provides employment education, training, and support services to qualified TANF recipients. VIEW is designed to encourage self-sufficiency through a “work first” philosophy and offers recipients the opportunity to work and continue to receive some TANF benefits and supportive services. Other work activities can include on-the-job training or community work experience for at least the minimum federally required hours per week. VIEW participants can also participate in optional transitional services such as childcare.
See Culpeper Department of Social Services
DISABILITY SERVICES A Little Magic 540-547-3951 | www.alittlemagic.org See full listing under Counseling and Mental Health
Allegro Community School of the Arts 540-349-5088 Please see full listing at Community Enrichment and Education
Challenger/Culpeper Little League 540-718-0147 | www.culpeperll.org | culpeperllinfo@gmail.com The Little League Challenger Division® is an adaptive baseball program for ages 4 to 18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school.
The Arc of North Central Virginia 571-399-5390 | PO Box 3186, Warrenton www.arcofncv.org | info@arcofncv.org The Arc of North Central Virginia is an advocacy organization committed to enhancing the lives of persons with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and ensuring that they are valued members of our community who are able to reach their full potential. They are committed to creating an environment that encourages inclusiveness and acceptance through education, advocacy, and support to families, friends and our community.
Assistive Devices from Culpeper County Library 540-825-8691 The library offers various assistive devices for a two-week loan and then renewable for 8 more times with a library card. Devices may be checked out for free to see what might work best for you or a loved one. Available are different strength magnifiers; a Magic Eye; Pocket talkers (hearing assistance), and a mono mouse (print enlarger that displays on a computer monitor); for in library use only is a CCTV.
At Home Your Way | Moms in Motion 800-417-0908 | info@athomeyourway.com PO Box 609, Front Royal, VA 22630 At Home Your Way can help you access consumer directed personal care services to meet the needs of you or the individual you care for. Consumer Direct services are personal care, companion services, or respite care services where the individual or his family/caregiver, as appropriate, is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and firing the employee or employees.
Bridges / Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services 540-825-3100 | adiorio@rrcsb.org 13523 Beverly’s Ford Road, Elkwood This program offers day-support and pre-vocational services for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Bridges utilizes a person-centered approach to provide training and support including meaningful community activities and inclusivity. For more information, contact Arlene Diorio, Day Support Program Manager.
Bright Spot Inclusive Playground 540-727-3412 | 16358 Competition Drive, Culpeper Located at the Culpeper Sports Complex
Canine Companions for Independence Nancy Lagasse 540-219-5868 | bshert07@gmail.com Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that provides people with disabilities highlytrained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships free of charge. The service dogs assist adults with physical disabilities. Hearing dogs alert the deaf and hard of hearing to important sounds. Facility dogs work with a professional in a visitation, education, or healthcare setting. Skilled companions enhance independence for children and adults with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. CCI also places service dogs with disabled veterans and veterans with PTSD.
Commonwealth Autism (CA) Autism Resource Directory 804-355-0300 | Toll Free: 800-649-8481 4108 E. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 www.cahumanservices.org CA offers a comprehensive autism resource directory that is searchable by category, subcategory, region, and age. We’re still passionate about serving people with autism, but our mission has expanded to include systems level work for all types of developmental disabilities.
Culpeper County Public Schools Parent Teacher Resource Center 540-445-5025 101 Duke St., Suite 119, Culpeper The Culpeper County Public Schools’ Parent Teacher Resource Center provides information and resources on disabilities, including a lending library, list of community resources, and free parent workshops on a variety of topics related to children and disabilities. The Parent Teacher Resource Center is located in the CCPS Family Resource Center and is staffed by a special education teacher and a parent of a student with a disability. 2022 CULPEPER RESOURCE GUIDE
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