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disAbility Resource Center

 409 Progress Street ; Fredericksburg, VA  22401

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The disAbility Resource Center, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia
 
disAbility Resource Center's Mission: 

"To assist people with disabilities, those who support them, and the community, through information, education, and resources, to achieve the highest potential and benefit of independent living."

 
UPCOMING EVENTS / WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHTED
 

Youth Leadership Team

It's Your Life...

                  You Lead!!!

 

Plan your path for the future

Learn how to speak for yourself

Meet new people

Bring ideas back to your school

Learn how to speak to your Delegates, Senators, and Congressmen

 

Who:  17-21 year old individuals with disabilities

When:  3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays during the school year

Where: At the disAbility Resource Center

Transportation:  Transportation from school to the dRC can be provided, but a ride home is needed

How to Join:  Contact the dRC for an application or more information

Contact Information

The disAbility Resource Center

409 Progress Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Website: www.cildrc.org

Phone: (540) 373-2559

VA Relay: (540) 373-5890

Fax: (540) 373-8126

 

Team Leaders

Kim Lett, Youth Services and Transition Specialist

E-Mail: klett@cildrc.org

 

James Rapp, Youth Mentor

E-Mail: jrapp@cildrc.org

 

Click here for downloadable -

Flyer:  Word or PDF

Parent Letter:  Word or PDF

SE Teacher Letter:  Word or PDF

Confidentiality Form:  Word or PDF

Application Form:  Word or PDF

Mission Statement: To empower youth and young adults with disabilities to develop self-advocacy and leadership skills by defining life goals and promoting and participating in community advocacy.

 

Fingerspelling and Beginning Sign Language Class

(ABCs, Vocabularies and Sentences)

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SESSION DATE(S)

 

Dates:  Sept.7 - Oct. 12, 2010

           (Every Tuesday)

 

Time:  6-8:00pm

 

Location: 

dRC

409 Progress Street

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

 

Cost:  $70 Total (Class Fee & Book)

 

Click here for downloadable flyer:  Word or PDF

For more information or to register, please contact:  Arva Priola at the dRC

Phone:  540-373-2559  or Email:  apriola@cildrc.org

 

Living Well with a Disability Workshop

 Empower Yourself!

The Living Well workshop takes you on a journey of

Self-discovery that leads to healthy independent living.

 You will discover:

· How your lifestyle affects your disability

· How your meaningful life goals can help you develop healthy living habits

· How healthy living habits creates new possibilities

SESSION DATE(S)

 

Orientation Session: September 15, 2010

 10 - 12pm

 

2 Hour Sessions for 5 Weeks

Starting Wednesday,

October 6, 2010 at 10 - 12pm

 

Cost: Orientation Session Free

5 Week Class $30.00 (Includes Workbook)

 

“THE HEATHIER YOU ARE, THE MORE YOU ARE ABLE TO DO”

 

Click here for downloadable flyer:  Word or PDF

For more information or to register, please contact:  Keith Jenkins at the dRC

Phone:  540-373-2559  or Email:  kjenkins@cildrc.org

 

IEP Smoothies

 

In a relaxed atmosphere of morning snacks and fruit smoothies, join with the disAbility Resource Center's Youth and Transition Specialist and other parents to discuss transforming IEP meetings from rough waters to smooth sailing.  Learn and share what works and what doesn't work when crafting your child's Individual Education Plan.

 

When:  Saturday, October 9, 2010

Time:  9am - 11:30 am

 

Location: 

The disAbility Resource Center

409 Progress Street

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

 

 

Click here to Register Online:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YRQ33J

Click here for downloadable flyer:  Word or PDF

For more information please contact:  the disAbility Resource Center  540-373-2559 

 

SSDI/SSI Workshop

 

Are You Confused About Your SSDI/SSI Benefits?

Thursday, October 21, 2010

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

at the disAbility Resource Center

Come learn about:

·   The best way to apply for benefits

·   Requirements for benefits

·   Working while on benefits

·   How to keep your benefits while you’re working

·   SSDI/SSI work incentives

Click here for a downloadable flyer:  PDF  or  Word

 

How Comfortable is your Couch?

Attend a free informational conference addressing the issues of transition from school to adulthood.

Keynote Speaker J. Erin Riehle, Director of Project Search

A recognized leader in employment for persons with disabilities and employer education on developing this underutilized workforce.

PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE

The Fredericksburg Area Transition Council

Saturday, November 13, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

James Monroe High School

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Light Breakfast/Box Lunch Provided

 

To learn more, contact:

disAbility Resource Center (540-373-2559),

Caroline PRC (804-633-7083),

Spotsylvania PRC (540-582-7583, ext. 5),

Stafford PRC (540-658-6710)

To register:CLICK HERE

Click here for a downloadable flyer:  PDF 

 
 
Announcements and Calendar of Events:
 

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A-Team

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Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

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A-Team

1:00pm-2:30pm

 

 

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Wheelchair

Tennis Tournament

 

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Wheelchair

Tennis Tournament

 

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Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

 

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or

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Quick Launch to our Services & Information:

The dRC is one of 16 Centers for Independent Living in Virginia providing four core services:

  • Independent Living Skills Training

  • Peer Counseling

  • Information and Referral

  • Advocacy

Additional services include:

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing

  • Benefits Assistance

  • TAPLoan program

  • Seminars

  • Work Incentive assistance for Social Security beneficiaries who want to work

  • No Cost recycled durable medical equipment

  • Children and Youth Services

  • Support Groups

  • Community Action Specialists
  • Workshops
  • Personal Assistance Service Facilitation
  • Nursing Home transition assistance

Free, confidential services are provided regardless of disability or age

 

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dRC's Executive Director

Executive Director
Debe Fults

dRC Board of Directors

President
Thomas Frank
Vice-President
Kitty Kobert
Treasurer
Woody Van Valkenburgh

Past President
Terry Hurst

Ted Webster

Board Member
Nancy Butzner
Board Member
Marilee Kenlon
Board Member
Mike King

dRC Contact Information

Phone:

540.373.2559

Toll Free:

800-648-6324

Fax:

540.373.8126

Direct VP:

540.645-5419

Toll Free:

(Direct VP) 

866.643.4953

Address:

409 Progress St

Fredericksburg, VA  22401