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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."

 

APARTMENT FOR RENT:

Handicapped Accessible

1 Bedroom/1 Bath

Located at:  417 Progress Street; Fredericksburg, VA

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Apply Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm

at the disAbility Resource Center

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Click here for Application:  Word or PDF

 
UPCOMING EVENTS / WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHTED
 
 

BEGINNING SIGN LANGUAGE

6-Week Course (2 Hours on Tuesday Night)

6:00 pm – 8:00pm

Instructor:  Arva Priola

 Cost:  $70.00

Includes:  Class Fee:  $60.00 and

Beginning Sign Language Book:  $10.00

 Location:  The disAbility Resource Center

409 Progress Street

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

Please pre-register by:

calling the dRC at 540-373-2559

or emailing Arva:  apriola@cildrc.org

Session Dates

 

September 6 – October 11,2011

October 18 – November 30,2011

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Do you have a brother or sister who has a disability?

Do you want to meet other kids who share some

of the same experiences you do?

Meet new friends in a fun & supportive environment!

Click here More Information:   PDF

 

Youth Leadership Team

2011-2012

School Year Recruitment

 

Who:  16-21 year old individuals with disabilities

 

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

 

Where: At the disAbility Resource Center


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Word or PDF

 
 
Announcements and Calendar of Events:
 

October 2011

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

 

 

 

 

 

   

1

ADAy to Celebrate

9:00am-2:00pm

Contact:  Tennie Gratz

 

 

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3

4

Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

 

Youth Leadership Team (YLT)

3:00pm -5:00pm

5

 

 

6

7

A-Team

2:00pm-3:30pm

 

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10

CLOSED

HOLIDAY

Columbus Day

 

11

Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

12

Guardianship Planning

10:00am-12:00pm

Contact:  Jenny Fain

 

dRC Legislative Forum

6:00pm-8:30pm

Contact:  Kim Lett

13

 

 

14

A-Team

2:00pm-3:30pm

 

 

15

Bowling Green Fall Harvest

 

 

16

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18

Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

19

dRC Board Meeting

6:30pm

20

Fredericksburg Regional Autism Action Group

1:00pm -3:00pm

21

A-Team

2:00pm-3:30pm

22

 

Sibshops

9am-1pm

 

Continuum of Care Fair

9:00am-12:00pm

Contact:  Kim Lett

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25

Health & Wellness Class

10:30am-11:30am

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27

Government Benefits Planning

10:00am-11:30am

Contact:  Jenny Fain

 

 

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29

Transition Workshop

Contact:  Kim Lett

 

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Click here for a 2 Month View of Calandar Events

or

Click here for detailed Information of Announcements/Workshops

 

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
Board Member
Greg Calvert
Board Member
Jerry Craft
Board Member
Marilee Kenlon
Board Member
Mike King
Board Member
Mark Schwartz

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