The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantees that persons with disabilities have access to state of the art vocational programs that maximize employment skills, economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion and integration into society. Funding for these programs comes from the federal government and is provided for individuals through the Community Services Boards or through the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS).
Each CSB and the DRS has its own set of eligibility requirements and should be contacted for more specific information. Generally, residents are served by the CSB in their county or city of residence.
The providers listed below are not necessarily approved providers by each CSB or the DRS. For more information about what providers are approved in each jurisdiction, contact the specific CSB or DRS. If the provider is not approved by a CSB or the DRS a family or individual may choose to pay for services with private funds.
Individuals who want assistance from DRS must complete an intake and assessment process. DRS counselors and staff will evaluate an applicant’s educational background, work skills, job interests, work experience, and barriers to employment. The applicant may be observed at different jobs to determine his or her abilities and needs for support.
The rehabilitation system can offer many different types of support for individuals with disabilities who qualify for services. Individuals who require significant assistance with therapy and health management may be placed in a day support program. Others who are learning activities of daily living and basic work skills may be placed in a sheltered workshop. People with disabilities who need ongoing support and supervision but want to work in a community setting may be placed in an enclave, which is a group of individuals who are working on the same project or activity within a larger organization. Workers who want to work in an integrated setting for competitive pay can request employment supports such as a job coach, who can train the person on his or her job duties and offer ongoing assistance with work-related issues. Finally, individuals can request assistance from DRS with starting their own business or telecommuting. DRS can help with transportation to and from work, personal assistance services at work, and other types of work-related support.
Individuals who feel they have been treated unfairly by the rehabilitation system can request advocacy and support from the Client Assistance Program within the Department of Rehabilitative Services.
Brain Injury Services, Inc
Case Management Program
8136 Old Keene Mill Road Suite B102Springfield, VA 22152
Phone: 703-451-8881
TTY: 703-451-8820
Web site: www.braininjurysvcs.org
Central Fairfax Services
18 and older
6860 Commercial Drive Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-354-0900
Fax: 703-354-0008
E-mail: info@centralfairfaxserv.org
Web site: www.centralfairfaxserv.org
The Chimes, Inc. Virginia
Vocational Services Program, Day Rehabilitation Program
22 and older
3957 Pender Drive, Suite 103 Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-267-6558
Fax: 703-267-9684
Web site: www.chimes.org
Cooperative Employment Program (CEP)
Contact: Denise Sequeria
Phone: 703-277-3515
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, Alexandria Office
Contact: Teri Bertsch
5904 Old Richmond Highway, Suite 410 Alexandria, VA 22303
Phone: 703-960-3411
TTY: 703-317-3525
Fax: 703-960-8950
E-mail: Teri.Bertsch@drs.virginia.gov
Web site: www.vadrs.org
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, Fairfax Office
Contact: Jane Bennett
11150 Fairfax Blvd., Suite #300 Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-359-1124
TTY: 703-359-1126
Fax: 703-277-3537
E-mail: Jane.Bennett@drs.virginia.gov
Web site: www.vadrs.org
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, Manassas Office
Contact: Bob Canaday
9309 Center Street, Suite #304 Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703-335-5550
Fax: 703-335-5559
E-mail: Bob.Canaday@drs.virginia.gov
Web site: www.vadrs.org
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, Northern Virginia Regional Office
Contact: Doug James
Phone: 703-359-1124
TTY: 703-359-1126
Fax: 703-277-3500
E-mail: Doug.James@drs.virginia.gov
Web site: www.vadrs.org
Didlake, Inc.
8641 Breeden Ave. Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703-359-1124
TTY: 703-361-4195
Fax: 703-369-7141
Web site: www.didlake.com
Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO)
Phone: 703-779-2100
TTY: 703-361-4195
E-mail: info@echoworks.org
Web site: echoworks.org
E-Tron Systems
18 and older
Contact: Jim Rogan
Phone: 703-690-2731
E-mail: JRogan7611@aol.com
Web site: members.aol.com/etronsys/index.html
Excel Networking Group
Job search network
Web site: www.excelability.org
ICON Community Services
1240 N. Pitt St., Suite LL Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-548-4048
E-mail: info@iconservices.org
Web site: www.iconservices.org
Job Discovery, Inc
Contact: Missy King
10345 Democracy Lane Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-385-0041
E-mail: missy@jobdiscovery.org
Web site: www.jobdiscovery.org
Laurie Mitchell Employment Center, Edsall Road Center
6295 Edsall Road Suite 175 Alexandria, VA 22312
Phone: 703-461-3886
Fax: 703-461-8088
E-mail: edsall@lmec.org
Mt. Vernon-Lee Enterprises, Inc.
7420 Fullerton Road Suite 110, Springfield, VA 22153
Phone: 703-569-3900
Fax: 703-461-8088
Web site: www.mvle.org
Operation Job Match
1800 M Street N.W., Suite 750 South | Washington D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-296-5363
E-mail: swnissen@aol.com
Web site: www.msandyou.org/ojm/index.php
The Sante Group, formerly the Rock Creek Foundation, Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration
12120 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite B Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Phone: 301-586-0900
TTY: 301-572-5062
Fax: 301-578-8724
Web site: www.thesantegroup.org
Saint John's Community Services
Contact: Thalia Simpson-Clement
7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 404 West Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-914-2755
Fax: 703-914-5437
Web site: www.sjcs.org
Service Source Network
6295 Edsall Road Suite 175 Alexandria, Virginia 22312
Phone: 703-461-6000
TTY: 703-461-7905
Fax: 703-461-3906
Web site: www.ourpeoplework.org
SOC Enterprises
750 South 23rd Street Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-521-4441
Fax: 703-521-3443
Web site: www.socatwork.org
St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Adult Day Program
18 and older
Contact: Diane Takis, Director of Adult Day Programs
Phone: 202-350-8680
Fax: 202-350-8699
E-mail: dtakis@stcoletta.org
Web site: www.stcoletta.org
St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Adult Services Division
22 and older
207 S. Peyton Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 571-438-6940
Fax: 571-438-6949
Web site: www.stcoletta.org
Woodmont Center
Contact: Jan Williams
2242 North Filmore St. Arlington, VA 22207
Phone: 703-461-6000
Villa Maria Centre Ltd.
Contact: Nancy Claffy
FAlls Church, Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Broad St. Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: 703-241-1110
In this section you will find organizations that provide volunteers to help families who have a disabled family member or adults with mental retardation by being friends or by helping them with activities of daily living.
Infant and Toddler Connection at Joseph Willard Health Center in Fairfax
18 and older
3750 Old Lee Highway Fairfax City,VA
Phone: 703-246-7100
TTY: 703-591-6435
Web site: www.braininjurysvcs.org
