All Things TEEN in Central Virginia

Chesterfield - Dinwiddie - Goochland - Hanover - Henrico - Powhatan - Richmond - Tri-Cties 


*Resources for Teens with Special Needs*
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Find all educational, medical, therapeutic recreation and support group resources especially for teens. 


Education  


Virginia Department of Education: Special Education Transitions Services with Disabilities in Virginia
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/transition_svcs/
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The ARC of Virginia
https://thearcofva.org/resources-services/education/

Commonwealth Autism
Post Secondary Transition
http://www.autismva.org/what-we-do-adult-service-needs/post-secondary-transition

VCU Autism Center for Excellence: Transition to Adulthood
https://vcuautismcenter.org/resources/adolescence.cfm

Special Education Resources for Virginia Families
https://www.justice4all.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Special-Ed-TRANSITION-Resources-for-Virginia-families.pdf

ACE-IT in College
http://aceitincollege.org/

Virginia Commonwealth University Center of Transition
https://centerontransition.org/

College Resources for Students With Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/

Virginia’s College Guide for Students With Disabilities
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/transition_svcs/college_planning/college_guide.pdf

Virginia Department of the Blind and Visually Impared Educational Services
https://www.vdbvi.org/educ_services.htm

Commonwealth Autism TransitionHelpbook for Families of Youth on the Autistic Spectrum
http://www.autismva.org/sites/default/files/files/transition_helpbook2013.pdf

Autism Speaks Transition Information- Virginia
https://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/transition/Virginia.pdf

Virginia Deartment of Aging and Rehabilitation Services
 https://www.vadars.org/transitionservices.htm

Home Educators of Virginia- Begin Homeschooling with Special Needs
https://heav.org/begin-homeschooling/special-needs/

Medical


National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Virginia Mental Health Resources
​​ https://namivirginia.org/mental-health-resources/chi/

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Community Resources
http://www.rbha.org/services/mental-health-services/school-based-programs-children/community-resources

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/

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Therapeutic Recreation

Chesterfield County Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation- ages 13 and over.
Therapeutic Recreation offers leisure and recreational activities to enhance the health, independence and well-being of individuals with:
Intellectual
Physical
Emotional
Developmental disabilities

The Virginia Home
1101 Hampton St.
Richmond, VA 23220

Children's Hospital 

YOGA FOR SMILES (ages 12-25)
804-747-9642
 http://www.synergyyogastudio.com/

WINGS OF HOPE RANCH
804-883-8903
 http://www.wingsofhoperanch.org/

UPWARD HANOVER
(Challenger Basketball, Challenger Soccer)
804-317-4502
 http://www.coolspring.org/sports

SWIMRVA
(lessons, swim school, swim team)
804-271-8273
 http://swimrichmond.org/

RIVER CITY BUDDYBALL
Baseball, Football, Basketball, Tennis
 http://www.jacobschance.org/

RIVER CITY INCLUSIVE GYMNASTICS
804-784-1990
 http://www.rcig.org/

RIVER CITY STARS
Cheerleading
804-304-3492


SAILING 4 ALL
804-901-4301
 http://www.gosailing4all.org/

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
AREA 6 — CHARLES CITY, CHESTERFIELD, GOOCHLAND, HANOVER, HENRICO, NEW KENT, AND POWHATAN
804-346-5544
 http://www.area6sova.org/

Henrico County Parks & Recreation



Support Groups


Commonnwealth Autism
http://www.autismva.org/

ASK - The Association for the Support of Children with Cancer
ASK, a private, nonprofit organization, provides unique social, spiritual and financial support for children with cancer and their families. 
(804) 658-5910
acuomo@askweb.org
www.askweb.org 

Arthritis Foundation, VA Chapter
A source of help for 1in3 Virginians living with arthritis. Information and education services, community programs, research, support and fundraising available. Part of National organization serving 70
million + 300,000 children with arthritis and related diseases. 
(800)365-3811
2201 West Broad Street, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23220
info.va@arthritis.org
www.arthritis.org/chapters/virginia/


Cerebal Palsy Group

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Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries, or brain injuries. Our team was created so we can provide answers and all types of assistance needed to help improve the quality of life for loved ones and family members with cerebral palsy. Provides FREE support and useful resources to individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other disabilities



Ch.A.D.D.Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Support group meetings for parents and adults. Meetings held every third Tuesday at Bon Air Presbyterian Church from 7-9 pm. No child care is provided.
(804) 385-3139
Bon Air Presbyterian
9201 W. Huguenot Road
Richmond, Va 23235
 http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=650&p=about

Commonwealth Parenting Center
Our mission is to help families help themselves through support, education and skill development. Our focus is on all families. Some services we provide are individual consultations, classes and
educational testing and assessment. We also have classes on infant massage which is very helpful. We have conducted the Sibshops for siblings of children with special needs. A Hispanic
educator is on staff
(804) 545-1272
Parent Tip Line:
(804) 545-1928
4121 Cox Road
Suite 101
Glen Allen, VA 23060
info@commonwealthparentingcenter.org
 www.commonwealthparentingcenter.org


CSA - Richmond Celiac Sprue Support Group #87
Support group for persons with Celiac Sprue and family members; support, recipes, vendor contacts,education; meets 3rd Mondays 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Johnson Willis Hospital Main Auditorium
(804) 794-7476
1347 Sweet Willow Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114
csa.rcssg87@csaceliacs.org
 http://www.csaceliacs.org/Chapter_Pages/RichmondVAChpt87.php

Asperger's Support Network- Asperger's Support Groups
http://localmarket.autismsupportnetwork.com/Aspergers_Support_Groups_Richmond_VA-p1561044-Richmond_VA.html

Autism Society of Virginia
http://ascv.org/

VA is for Sibs
http://www.vasibs.org/sibling-resources.html

Greater Richmond Amputee Support Group
http://www.powelloandp.com/patient-amputee-support-group.php

Richmind Autism Intergration Network
http://www.richmondautism.org/

Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/Autism-and-Aspergers-Syndrome-Support-Group-166387396775119/

ThisAbility for Children With Special Needs
http://www.thisability.org/