Additional Services

Deaf/HH Outreach, Youth Services, Health & Wellness

Additional Services

Deaf And Hard of Hearing Outreach

In conjunction with the VA Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the DHOH program provides core services as well as a variety of other services and resources:

Interpreter & CART Referrals
Sign Language classes
VDDHH Technology Assistance Program
Technical Assistance for Veterans
Virginia’s Children First

Contact ReBecca Bennett at rbennett@cildrc.org or give her a call:
540-373-2559
540-373-5890 (CAPTEL)
540-645-5378 (Video Phone)

Youth Services

Facilitates school and community inclusion for all children and youth with disabilities and endorses a collaborative team approach to provide the needed supports and services for students with disabilities. Youth Services also includes transition information and planning including the SAIL, Self-Advocacy and Independent Living, program. SAIL was developed by the dRC for youth in their last two years of high school. Contact Cheryl Lloyd at clloyd@cildrc.org or 540-373-2559.

ADA Leadership Network

Customized training provided to those directly and indirectly affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act from dRC’s ADA Leadership Network Trainer. Available free trainings, which can be customized to meet your needs, include:

Understanding the ADA
Getting hired and moving ahead in a job when working with a disability
Hiring people with disabilities: Tapping into talent
Serving customers with disabilities
Reaching individuals with disabilities: Accessibility in Federal, State and Municipal entities
Reaching individuals with disabilities: Accessibility in private or commercial businesses
Accessible technology in the workplace
Accessible websites

Health, Wellness & Personal Growth

Weekly exercise and nutrition classes for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Tues., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register with Tennie Gratz, TGratz@cildrc.org or 540-373-2559 prior to attending. You can also exercise at home with Tennie with the following videos:

1. Relaxing with Tennie: https://youtu.be/v7IQ7VLDc_U

2. Flyes: https://youtu.be/yD8bJmULsJY

3. Overhead presses: https://youtu.be/8zdyWGHZnK8

4. Cardio and Strength Training:https://youtu.be/mXysSB2t7cs

5. Cardio Bonus Round: https://youtu.be/lAppu8cSYgI

6. Chair Yoga: https://youtu.be/4W646p7rZ7Y

7. Put the Glass Down: https://youtu.be/lSct8Av_szg

8. Cardio-Arms and Abs: https://youtu.be/1G9uZ9IIZHo

9. Shuffle Exercise: https://youtu.be/ndVi_qhISew

10: Squat Jumps: https://youtu.be/Rl5msV4vjB4

11. Just Squats: https://youtu.be/yY9B1oKeMQA