In addition to services for individuals with disabilities, the dRC sponsors accessible activities and events.
Questions or comments, contact the dRC or call us at 540-373-2559.
disAbility Resource Center Ongoing Events
- TRANSPORTATION COALITION: This group brings together transportation agency representatives and individuals with disabilities to collaboratively pinpoint service gaps and accessibility barriers, fostering a more inclusive and equitable transportation network. Contact Deborah Lately dlately@cildrc.org for meeting link . Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month .
- Adult Fun ASL Class: A series of ASL Beginner classes or want to brush up your skills, a Adult Fun ASL class will start, For more information, email Carlafrances Jones at cjones@cildrc.org.
- SOLE GROUP: A class for young adults with disabilities to learn independent living skills, social skills, and more in a fun and supportive environment. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm. Contact Carlafrances Jones , cjones@cildrc.org, to register prior to attending class.
- EMPOWERMENT GROUP: A supportive forum where adults with disabilities come together under guided facilitation to provide peer support, cultivate self-advocacy skills, and foster personal growth and resilience. This group helps participants overcome obstacles and build self-confidence. Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Contact Grace Marshall, gmarshall@cildrc.org, for more information.
- THE HEARING LOSS OF AMERICA GROUP: Information and support to help each other learn to live with hearing loss. Meets the last Monday of the month at 11 AM. For more information, contact Diann Drew at 540-373-5890.
- GIVING BACK SOUND: Do you own hearing aids you no longer use? Please consider donating them for someone else to use! Contact Diann Drew at the dRC 540-373-5980.
- THE ADULT AUTISM GROUP: Meets the first Friday night of the month at 7 PM. Contact Teri Fogleman for more information, 703-727-1126 or terifogleman@yahoo.com.
- LEAD Youth Group: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM. Contact Jeniece, Perkins for more info at 540-369-6157
