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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act funds this program to provide legal and advocacy services to assist children and adults with severe, lifelong disabilities who require special care, housing, treatment, and services and who have been abused, neglected, or discriminated against, due to their disability. Problems related to education, residential care, training centers, community rehabilitation programs, infant programs, and activity centers are handled under this program. The most common DD issues include: special education services; abuse and/or neglect of persons in special programs; the right to live, learn, and work in the most integrated setting; assistive technology and assistive technology services to support independence; freedom to make independent decisions whenever possible; and access to programs and services.

Provide "wrap-around" services, focusing on the individual's receiving assistance and developing unique service plans to fit their circumstances and needs. Participants are assigned Care Managers to provide continual, confidential assessments and follow-up. Participants receive in-home assessments to identify their needs and be directly connected to agency programs, including those providing nutrition, transportation, housing, health and wellness, and care services. Advocacy, informational resources, and referrals to other community service organizations are also available.

This program provides services designed to discover and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons. Such services mush be coordinated with the local department of social services and local law enforcement officers.

Host monthly Lunch & Learns to educate the public about important topics like suicide prevention, provide Mental Health First Aid to the community, provide Resource Guides to help those in need find therapy and resources quickly and easily, and bring together leaders from partner organizations to set community-wide goals to improve mental health access. Provide referrals to local services and providers.

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

Provides services to those in need in inner city Portsmouth, through acts of advocacy for the poor and disadvantaged.

The National Down Syndrome Congress is to provide information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides all people with cystic fibrosis the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

Care Coordination connects older individuals with a variety of services and resources that are needed to stay well and independent.

To disrupt the cycle of child abuse, neglect and poverty in Virginia - strengthening families two generations at a time. The service area is the entire state and the customer base includes community groups, churches, public and private agencies, policy makers, our affiliate network, the business community, volunteers, students, schools, parents under stress and citizens concerned about child abuse and neglect.

Provides support and advocacy for victims and witnesses of crime. The office assists witnesses required to testify in court and assists with victim compensation and victim impact statements.

A national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss in the United States. Removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities, so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. Offers advocacy, technology, and information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss and for people with vision loss. The web site serves as a gateway to information and services. The Helen Keller Archives are also housed here.

Provides the following services for witnesses and victims: Answer questions about witness roles, explain court procedures, assist in filing for compensation, aid in finding community service agencies, recover personal property being held for evidence in a timely manner, keep victims informed regarding the status of the case.

Provides online information on promoting communication for people with hearing loss. Provide a list financial assistance resources for hearing technology and support services that are not covered by insurance.

CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investments before they get sick, drop out of school, get into trouble or suffer family breakdown.

Provide direct services to survivors through bilingual advocates, and program staff who work to build trust, reinforce coping skills, and facilitate access to crisis intervention and recovery supports through advocacy, referrals, wraparound services, counseling, and support groups.

Increase awareness of substance abuse issues and strengthen community norms that support substance-free living.

The only national organization helping burn survivors everywhere get back to living. Work to empower anyone affected by burn injury through peer support, education, collaboration and advocacy.

Identifies the needs of youth and their families and is a referral agency to appropriate services.

No Wrong Door is a virtual single point of entry for accessing public and private health and human supports for older adults and adults with disabilities. The vision of No Wrong Door in Virginia is to provide older adults and adults with disabilities with comprehensive information and streamlined access to available long term supports through collaborative partnerships and shared technology.

Provides senior advocacy services.

IAVA fights and wins battles for the post 9/11 generation of veterans. Members tell us what’s important, and we engage policy makers and the media to bring about positive change.

Advocates for Trans Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation's capital and throughout the country. A4TE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

Responsible for city-wide substance abuse prevention planning and coalition building. Provides a wide range of Substance Abuse prevention programs in partnership with City Schools and other youth serving agencies and serve on coalitions designed to reduce substance use in the Virginia Beach Community.