Hampton Roads/Tidewater: Self-Advocacy Organizations/Groups
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What they do |
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People to People (South Hampton Roads) |
People to People (Arc of Virginia) provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to get together for social and recreational activities. Meeting time & place: First Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Eggleston Services on Ingelside Road, Norfolk, VA |
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People First of Virginia Beach/Akton Club |
People First (Arc of Virginia) provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to get together for social and recreational activities. Meeting time and place: second Saturday of the month from September to May (except January) |
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Arc of Greater Williamsburg |
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg serves adults with developmental disabilities with 8-10 programs each month providing Adapted Wellness, Self-Advocacy & Life Skills training, Arts & Culture, and Social & Recreational Therapy. In addition, there is a Day Support Program. |
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VersAbility Resources Formerly known as the Arc of the Virginia Peninsula |
VersAbility supports people with disabilities in leading productive and fulfilling lives. VersAbility is a comprehensive provider, serving over 1,500 individuals with disabilities in employment, community living, day support, and early childhood programs.
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Beacon House
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A Clubhouse is a place where people belong -- a place where people with brain injuries come to be productive and enjoy contributing to a common cause.
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Chesapeake Bay Chapter of National Federation of the Blind
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The Chesapeake Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind provides opportunities for people to come together who want to improve the lives of blind people. Meetings: 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at the Virginian Steak House located at 620 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach Membership: $14.00 |
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Greater Williamsburg Chapter of National Federation of the Blind |
The Williamsburg chapter of the National Federation of the Blind provides opportunities for people to come together who want to improve the lives of blind people.
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Tidewater Chapter of National Federation of the Blind |
The Tidewater chapter of the National Federation of the Blind provides opportunities for people to come together who want to improve the lives of blind people. |
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Peninsula Chapter of National Federation of the Blind |
The Peninsula chapter of the National Federation of the Blind provides opportunities for people to come together who want to improve the lives of blind people. |
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Endependence Center, Inc. |
The Endependence Center provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to come together and meet new friends, hang out, work on advocacy projects, and learn about hot topics. |
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Endependence Center, Inc.
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The Endependence Center provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to come together and meet new friends, hang out, work on advocacy projects, and learn about hot topics. Meetings: The Advocacy group meets monthly (look at calendar of events for dates/times). Mix and Mingles are held (look at calendar of events for dates/times) for ages 18-35 and for those over age 35). Membership: Everyone is welcome to attend Transportation: Tickets can be purchased from Handi-Ride |
| Hampton/Newport News Community Service Board 600 Medical Drive Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 788-0300 Person of Contact: For more information, Hampton/Newport News CSB email |
The Hampton Newport News provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to get together to improve their self-advocacy skills. Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month from 4:15 – 5:15. Membership: Must receive services from the CSB and have an intellectual disability Fees: no Transportation: no |