Located in Harrisonburg, Adagio House supports individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. They host a 7-week summer day program for teens ages 13-18, among other programs, classes, and services. For more information visit https://adagiohouse.org/
Apricity Hope Project
Apricity Hope Project offers support for caregivers of medically complex children. They offer virtual and in-person meet-ups, as well as retreats for caregivers, and camp Hope Full for families! Check out their blog, and When Autumn Comes podcast.
Receive support and connect with other caregivers dealing with medically complex children. Apricity Hope Project (AHP) subsidizes all costs associated with their programs, keeping costs low. AHP engaged in raising funds through certain events such as Camp Hope Full.
Summer camp for kids with special needs age 6 and up, located in Waynesboro, Virginia. Kids have the opportunity to fish, swim, garden, make arts and crafts, ride horses, explore nature, engage in outdoor sports, and more! All services are provided at no cost to families. A Fall Corn Maze, and Christmas Wonderland are offered, as well as additional fundraising events throughout the year. Adults 18+ with special needs have opportunities to participate as well.
Goal Oriented Animal Assisted Teaching (GOAAT) is a unique educational program provided by educator Mary Jo “MJ” Hollis. Services range from farm visits/tours, to in-home tutoring, animal assisted communication, and educational consultation. Children with learning differences, Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication disorders, or those with seeking to connect with others, may all benefit from animal-assisted learning.
This is a resource for how to talk to children if a loved one is sick or dying. If a family member or close friend of a child has cancer or another serious illness, is going through treatment, or is going to pass away soon, this is a great resource. Here you will find advice on how to speak with your child, how to deliver difficult news, and how to reassure and comfort your child. At the bottom of the page there are additional links to support children who are experiencing grieving and bereavement.
This is an incredible resource designed to help children with disabilities obtain Virginia Medicaid Waivers. The waivers provide families with additional support and resources!
Therapeutic riding program for children age 4 and up, located in Staunton, Virginia. Therapeutic riding benefits physical health by increasing muscle coordination and strength, builds social-emotional skills through new relationships, as well as promoting healthy development overall.
Visit their website https://ridewithprideva.org/ to download the medical form, registration, sign up, apply for a scholarship (if needed), or just to get more information. There are non-riding programs available too, such as the horsemanship ground lessons, and the Reading With Horses book club.
Virginia Institute of Autism(VIA)
VIA offers day schools and adult services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurological disorders, in Charlottesville, Roanoke, Lexington, and Forest, Virginia. Day schools are designed to provide a safe learning environment for those ages 6-22 experiencing behavior and learning problems in the public school setting. Adult services are for adults aged 22 and up, providing community coaching, community engagement, and group day support programs.
VIA also offers outpatient behavioral services (Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA) which helps with difficult behaviors, self-regulation, school-readiness, and learning activities of daily living. ABA provides services for children, and parent training, in the home, at school, or in-clinic.
This company offers adaptive bikes to families in need. Visit www.WOTJ.org, or ask your child’s occupational or physical therapist for more information. See images below:
