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Revamped Federal Guidelines for Service Animals

The director of the Mid-Atlantic Americans with Disabilities Center explains the controversy over the Justice Department's new guidelines for classifying "service animals."  http://wamuanimalhouse.org

Sign Language Classes

Sign With Me classes in Virginia Beach.  For more information, call 757-969-9876 or www.signwithmeva.com and click on Sign Language classes link (left-bottom) and follow all instructions under the calendar to sign up.

This section contains links to various disability resources:

Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is a project committed to improving the quality of life for All Virginians by increasing awareness and accessibility to assistive technology.  VATS provides information on a variety of independent living equipment and give consumers the opportunity to come in and try equipment, software, keyboards, mice and other technology to see what might be appropriate.  (VATS Does NOT do evaluations.) 

Assistive technology is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities or senior citizens.

The purpose of VATS is to increase the availability of technology to Virginians of all ages.  VATS is a statewide systems change project committed to improving the quality of life for all Virginians by increasing awareness and accessibility of assistive technology.  Administered by the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) and guided by the Virginia Council on Assistive Technology (VCAT), a variety of consumer driven activities and programs, information, and technical assistance are provided on devices, services and funding resources.  In partnership with consumer, employers, educators, public and private agencies, VATS strives to bring about change in practice, policies, and laws to improve access to assistive technology.

Housing Information

Housing & Disability Issues (formerly NHOYO) is a moderated informational list. It consists of disability issues concerning, but not limited to: individuals, home ownership, and affordable housing. To join the mailing list, send an email message to:  HOUSING.DISABILITY.ISSUES-request@lists.unh.edu with the word "subscribe" in the Subject line.  This is not a discussion list and you will not be able to send questions directly to the list.  However, if you have any information that you feel is relevant to this list, send the information to: drv@cisunix.unh.edu
 
For information on home ownership for people with disabilities, visit:  http://chance.unh.edu

 

National Centers for Independent Living Directory

Can be obtained from CIL Management Center (CILMC), part of the Western New York Independent Living Project, Inc. at www.wnyilp.org/database/directory.php

Virginia Centers for Independent Living

Following is a list of all of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) offices and Satellite offices in Virginia. 

Access Independence, Inc. (AI)
Donald Price, Executive Director
324 Hope Dr.
Winchester, VA  22601
540-662-4452 (VOICE) 1-800-835-2716
540-722-9693 (TTY)
540-662-4474 (FAX)
Center’s e-mail: AskAI@accessindependence.org
Director's e-mail: dprice@accessindependence.org
Website:  www.accessindependence.org
 
Appalachian Independence Center, Inc. (AIC)
Greg Morrell, Executive Director
230 Charwood Dr.
Abingdon, VA  24210
276-628-2979 (VOICE)
276-676-0920 (TTY)
276-628-4931 (FAX)
Center and Director's e-mail:  Gmorrell@naxs.net
Website:  www.aicadvocates.org
 
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center (BRILC)
Karen Michalski, Executive Director
1502B Williamson Rd. NE
Roanoke, VA  24012
540-342-1231 (VOICE//TTY)
540-342-9505 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  kmichalski@brilc.org
Center’s e-mail: brilc@brilc.org
Website: www.brilc.org
 
Clinch Independent Living Services (CILS)
Betty Bevins, Executive Director
1139 C Plaza Drive
Grundy, VA  24614
276-935-6088 or 276-935-4348 (VOICE)
276-935-6342 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  Bbevins21@vzavenue.net
Center’s e-mail: cils@vzavenue.net
Website: http://www.cils-online.org
 
disAbility Resource Center (dRC)
Debe Fults, Executive Director
409 Progress St.
Fredericksburg, VA  22401
540-373-2559 (VOICE)
540-373-5890 (TTY)
800-648-6324 (VOICE or RELAY)
540-373-8126 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  Dfults@cildrc.org
Center’s e-mail: drc@cildrc.org    
Website: www.cildrc.org
 
Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living (ESCIL)
Althea Pittman, Executive Director
4364 Lankford Hwy. Suite A
Exmore, VA  23350
757-414-0100 (VOICE)
888-787-2033 (TOLL FREE)
757-414-0080 (TTY)
757-414-0205 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  Altheapittman@yahoo.com
 
Endependence Center Inc. (ECI)
Steve Johnson, Executive Director
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA  23502
757-461-8007 (VOICE)
757-461-7527 (TTY)
757-461-5375 or 455-8223 (FAX)
Center’s e-mail (for information): ljohnson@endependence.org
Director's e-mail:  sjohnson@endependence.org
Center’s e-mail: ecinorf@endependence.org
Website: www.endependence.org
 
ENDependence Center of Northern VA, Inc. (ECNV)
David Burds, Executive Director
2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 305
Arlington, VA  22201
703-525-3268 (VOICE)
703-525-3553 (TTY)
703-525-3585 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  davidb@ecnv.org
Center’s e-mail: info@ecnv.org
Website: www.ecnv.org
 
Independence Empowerment Center (IEC)
Dr. Mary D. Lopez, Executive Director
9001 Digges Rd. Suite 103
Manassas, VA  20110
703-257-5400 (VOICE)
703-257-5043 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  mlopez@ieccil.org
Center’s e-mail: info@ieccil.org
 
Independence Resource Center (IRC)
Tom Vandever, Executive Director
815 Cherry Ave.
Charlottesville, VA  22903
434-971-9629 (VOICE/TTY)
434-971-8242 (FAX)
Center's e-mail:  Tvandever@ntelos.net
 
Junction Center for Independent Living (JCIL)
E. Dennis Horton, Executive Director
PO Box 1210 (mailing address)
Norton, VA  24273
 
147 Plaza Rd SW (Physical location)
Wise County Plaza Shopping Center #229
Wise, VA  24293
 
276-679-5989 or 276-679-5988 (VOICE/TTY)
276-679-6569 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  dhorton@meoc.org
Center’s e-mail: jcil1@junctioncenter.org
Website:  www.junctioncenter.org
 
Lynchburg Area Center for Independent Living (LACIL)
Phil Theisen, Executive Director
500 Alleghany Ave. Suite 520
Lynchburg, VA  24501
434-528-4971 (VOICE)
434-528-4972 (TTY)
434-528-4976 (FAX)
Director's e-mail: phil@lacil.org
Website: www.LACIL.org
 
Insight Enterprises, Inc.
Peninsula Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
Ralph Shelman, Executive Director
2021-A Cunningham Dr., Suite 2
Hampton, VA  23666
757-827-0275 (VOICE)
757-827-8800 (TTY)
757-827-0655 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  rshelman@hvacil.org
Center’s e-mail: iepcil@hvacil.org
Website: www.hvacil.org
 
Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (RIL)
Sandra Cowles, Executive Director
4009 Fitzhugh Ave.
Richmond, VA  23230
804-353-6503 (VOICE)
804-353-6583 (TTY)
804-358-5606 (FAX)
Director's e-mail:  cowless@cavtel.net
Center’s e-mail: Woodsonf@cavtel.net
Website:  www.ril-va.org
 
Valley Associates for Independent Living (VAIL)
Gayl Brunk, Executive Director
205 B S. Liberty St.
Harrisonburg, VA  22801
540-433-6513 (VOICE)
540-438-9265 (TTY)
888-242-8245
540-433-6313 (FAX)
Center’s e-mail: VAIL@govail.org
Director's e-mail:  gayl@govail.org

SATELLITE/BRANCH/ASSOCIATED OFFICES

Appalachian Independence Center Branch Office
PO Box 16744
Bristol, VA  24209
276-466-0567 (VOICE/TTY)
276-466-1087 (FAX)
e-mail:  aicbristol@naxs.net
 
Appalachian Independence Center Branch Office
PO Box 1073
Wytheville, VA  24382
276-228-8765 (VOICE/TTY)
276-228-8763 (FAX)
e-mail:  Billduncan@ntelos.net
 
Appalachian Independence Center Branch Office
300 W. Old Town St.
Galax, VA  24333
276-236-6055 (VOICE/TTY)
e-mail:  aicgalax@naxs.net
 
BRILC Alleghany Area Branch Office
Alleghany Regional Hospital, PO Box 7
Low Moor, VA  24457
540-862-0252 (VOICE, TTY & FAX)
e-mail:  Wanderson@brilc.org
 
RIL Chesterfield Office
6603B Irongate Square
Richmond, VA  23234
804-743-3798 (VOICE/TTY)
804-279-9720 (FAX)
e-mail:  RILCH@aol.com
 
RIL Hanover Office
7284A Hanover Green Dr.
Mechanicsville, VA  23111
804-569-9327 (VOICE/TTY)
804-569-9328 (FAX)
e-mail:  RILHAN@earthlink.net
 
Crater District Satellite (RIL)
2795 S. Crater Rd, Suite 1
Petersburg, VA  23805
804-862-9338 (VOICE/TTY)
804-862-6177 (FAX)
e-mail:  RILPeters@aol.com
 
Junction Center for Independent Living
PO Box 408
Duffield, VA  24244
276-431-1195 (VOICE/TTY)
276-431-1196 (FAX)
 
New Kent/Charles City (RIL)
7501 B Atkins Road
Charles City, VA  23030
804-829-9797
 
New River Valley Satellite (BRILC)
210 S. Pepper St. Suite D
Christiansburg, VA  24073
540-381-8829 or 540-381- 9149 (VOICE/TTY)
540-381-8833 (FAX)
e-mail:  Rwright@brilc.org
 
Valley Associates for Independent Living Branch Office
7 McDowell St. Suite A
Lexington, VA  24450
540-464-5454 (VOICE)

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Endependence Center, Inc.
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502-2827
Phone:  (757) 461-8007 Voice
(757) 461-7527 TDD
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Last updated on 7/6/11