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Abuse,
Neglect and Exploitation
Bethany House of Northern
Virginia
703-658-9500
Program provides both emergency/intermediate shelter and transitional
housing services for battered and abused spouses and their children who
find themselves in homeless and destitute circumstances.
Office for Women and Domestic and
Sexual Violence Services, Fairfax County
703-360-7273, TTY 703-435-1235
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw
County agency providing services to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence.
Adult Protective Services, Fairfax
County
703-324-7450, TTY 703-222-9452
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/adult-protective-services.htm
Provides services to adults unable to protect themselves from abuse,
neglect and exploitation.
Child Protective Services, Fairfax County
703-222-9452, TTY 703-324-7400
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/cps.htm
County agency that investigates child abuse.
Accessibility
Center for Universal
Design
919-515-8359
www.design.ncsu.edu/cud
National research center on universal design.
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human Services
703-248-5005
www.fallschurchva.gov/services/hhs.html
Provides housing and human services to residents.
Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
www.adainfo.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-949-4232, 301-217-0124
Information, training and technical assistance on the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
Fairfax County Building for All
Committee
703-324-1876
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/universaldesign
Committee that promotes universal design in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County Building Permits
703-222-0801
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/buildingpermits
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services
Code Analysis, 703-324-1720
Provides information on accessible parking, curb cuts and ramps.
U. S. Access
Board
1-800-872-2253, TTY 1-800-993-2822
www.access-board.gov
Information on federal accessibility requirements. Receives complaints
about accessibility of federal buildings.
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
202-708-1112, TTY 202-708-1455
www.hud.gov
Housing programs for people with disabilities.
Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT)
703-383-8368
http://virginiadot.org/
Responsible for highways, curb cuts/ramps, and crosswalks in Virginia.
Adult Day Health
Care
Alzheimer's Family Day
Center
703-204-4664
www.alzheimersfdc.org
Provides adult day health programs to people with Alzheimer's
disease.
Fairfax County Health
Department
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/adhc
Community-based adult day health care to individuals needing care during
the day.
Annandale Adult Day Care Center
703-750-3316 TTY 703-591-6435
Braddock Glen Center
703-978-0502
Herndon Habor Center
703-435-8729
Lewinsville Adult Day Care Center
703-734-1718
Lincolnia Adult Day Care Center
703-914-0226, TTY 703-591-6435
Mt. Vernon Adult Day Care Center
703-704-6050
Leewood Health Care
Center
703-256-9770
A supervised private program for older adults and adults with
disabilities.
Walter Reed Adult Day Health
Care
703-228-5340, TTY 703-228-4611
Center for older adults and people with disabilities needing health
care.
Assistive Technology
Abledata
www.abledata.com
1-800-227-0216
Assistive technology resources and referrals.
Helen A. Kellar Institute for
Human Disabilities
www.kihd.gmu.edu/
Voice/TTY 703-993-3670
Institute that provides model programs, policy, technical assistance and
training on assistive technology.
Northern Virginia Resource Center
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
www.nvrc.org
703-352-9055, TTY 703-352-9056
Houses an assistive technology demonstration center at its Fairfax
office.
United Cerebral Palsy
www.ucp.org
1-800-872-5827, TTY 202-973-7197
Provides funding for assistive technology to people with limited
financial means.
Virginia Assistive Technology
System (VATS)
www.vats.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-5019
State program established to increase awareness, accessibilty and
acquisition of assistive technology.
Virginia Department for the Blind
and Vision Impaired
www.vdbvi.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-622-2155
Provides assistive technology consultations to people who are blind or
low vision.
Virginia Department for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing
www.vddhh.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-7917
Provides telecommunications equipment to individuals who are deaf or
hard of hearing.
Child Care
City of Falls Church Department
of Housing and Human Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/services/hhs/html
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
Fairfax County Department of Family
Services
Office for Children
703-324-8100, TTY 703-324-3923
Child Care central has a database of licensed childcare providers in
Fairfax County.
Child-Specific Services
Fairfax County Public
School
Special Education Resources
www.fcps.edu/specialed.htm
571-423-4100
Provides special ducation and related services.
Child Find
www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/ecids/overview.htm
571-423-4121
Provides free developmental screenings for children ages 20 months
through 5 years old. Determines eligibility for Fairfax County special
education preschool services.
Infant & Toddler Connection of
Fairfax-Falls Church
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/itc
703-246-7121
Provides free developmental evaluations for children from birth to 36
months of age. Provide services to eligible infants and toddlers with
developmental delays and/or disabilities.
Parent Educational Advocacy
Training Center (PEATC)
www.peatc.org
Voice/TTY 703-923-0010
Educates and trains families of children with disabilities.
The Arc of Virginia family
Involvement project
www.arcfip.org
1-888-604-2677
Provides training and resources to parents of children with
disabilities.
Consumer
Assistance
Better Business Bureau
www.bbb.org
202-393-8000
Provides information and advice to consumers; investigates consumer
complaints, reports on businesses and charities.
Fairfax County Fraud Hotline
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer
703-324-3243
Investigates allegations of fraud in fairfax County Government.
Fairfax County Consumer
Protection
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/consumer_protection_comm.htm
703-222-8435
Investigates and mediates consumer complaints and tenant-landlord
disputes to determine if consumer protection laws have been violated.
Counseling and Support Groups
Al-Anon
www.ola-is.org
703-534-4357
Sponsors self-help groups for relatives and friends of problem drinkers.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
703-876-6166
Sponsors suppport groups and programs for people trying to give up or
control their drinking.
Amputee Support Group of
Northern Virginia
703-256-0245
Local support group that meets at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
The Arc of
Northern Virginia
www.thearcofnova.org
703-532-3214
Offers support groups for parents of children with disabilities.
Autism Society of Northern
Virginia
www.asanv.org
703-495-8444
Support group for parents of children with autism
Center for Family Services -
Virginia Tech
www.nvc.vt.edu/mft/cfs.html
703-538-8470
Marital and family counseling provided at Virginia Tech's Falls Church
Campus. Fees on sliding scales.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity
Disorder (CHADD) of Northern Virginia
www.novachadd.org
703-641-5451
Provides support groups and information.
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Support Group
www.ccfa.org/chapters/washingtondc/#groups
703-739-2548
Offers support groups for Crohn's and Colitis, which meet monthly at
hospitals throughout the metropolitan area.
Diabetes Support Group
www.inova.org/healthcare-services/diabetes/support-groups/index.jsp
703-391-3746
This support group is for people with diabetes and their families.
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia
www.ecnv.org
703-525-3268 , TTY 703-525-3553
Provides individual and group peer counseling and mentoring for persons
with disabilities.
Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan Washington
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/metropolitanwashington
301-918-2117
Has support groups for adults, teenagers, children and parents of
children with seizure disorders.
Fairfax County Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
703-360-7273, TTY 703-4350-1235
Crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence, follow-up
counseling and support groups.
Fairfax County Health Department, Stroke Clubs
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/hd/speechstroke.htm
703-246-7151, TTY 703-591-6435
Monthly clubs for people who've had strokes.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board - Mental Health
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/
703-383-8500
Provides support and services to individuals with mental health
issues.
Hearing Loss Association of America
www.hearingloss.org
703-794-9478, TTY 703-525-3663
Sponsors support group for people with hearing loss.
Hemophilia Support Group
www.hacacares.org
703-352-7641
Offers support groups for people with hemophilia, their spouses, and
their parents. Also provides seminars, lectures, publications,
newsletters and informtion about social events.
INOVA Juniper Program
www.inova.org/healthcare-services/hiv/index.jsp
703-321-2600
Provides case management and medical management, testing, counseling,
and referral services for people with HIV/AIDS.
Life Line Counseling Center
www.lifelinerecovery.com/
703-691-3029
Outpatient counseling center for those who have mental health and
addictions related problems.
Life with Cancer Support Groups
www.lifewithcancer.org/support.php
703-698-2526
Life with Cancer offers seminars, support groups, individual and family
counseling and consultation, workshops to provide assistance in times of
crisis, and information about specific cancers. The goal is to help
people get the information and support they need to cope with cancer and
its treatments in the best way possible.
Northern Virginia Council of the Blind
703-960-4058
Support group for people who are blind and low vision.
Northern Virginia Family Services
www.nvfs.org
V/TTY 703-385-3267
Counseling services for individuals, couples, and families; sponsors
workshops.
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Persons
703-352-9055, TTY 703-352-9056
www.nvrc.org
Sponsors support groups for people who are deaf or hard of
hearing.
Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia Support
Group
www.poac-nova.org
703-391-2251
Support group for parents of children who have autism.
Parkinson's Foundation Support Group
www.iona.org
202-895-9448
This support group is designed for individuals with Parkinson's
disease.
Spinal Cord Injury Network
www.spinalcordinjury.net
703-525-3268, TTY 703-525-3553
Conducts a support counseling group for individuals and families
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
www.vaboard.org
V/TTY 1-800-846-4464
Provides leadership training for parents of children with disabilities
and young adults with disabilities.
Whitman Walker Clinic
www.wwc.org
202-939-7690
Provides support and counseling for individuals and relatives who have
HIV or AIDS.
Women's Center
www.thewomenscenter.org
703-281-2657
Provides counseling, education, and workshops on legal, financial,
personal, and professional development.
Disability Advocacy Organizations
The Arc of Northern Virginia
www.thearcofnova.org
703-532-3214
Represents individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
American Cancer Society,
Northern Virginia Area
www.cancer.org
703-938-5550
Represents people with cancer and their families.
Autism Society of Northern Virginia
www.asanv.org
703-495-8444
Represents individuals with autism and their families.
Brain Injury Association of
Virginia
www.biav.net
1-800-334-6443
Represents Virginians impacted by brain injuries.
Disability Services Boards
Alexandria Commission on Persons
with Disabilities
//alexandriava.gov/humanrights/info/default.aspx?id=548
703-746-3148
Arlington Disability
Advisory Commission
www.arlingtonva.us/departments/humanservices/humanservicescommissionsdisability.qspx7/
Represents Arlingtonians with disabilities.
Voice/TTY 703-228-7096
Fairfax Area Disability Services
Board
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/dspd/fa-disability-services-board.htm
703-324-5421, TTY 703-449-1186
Represents people with physical and sensory disabilities in the Fairfax
area.
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia
www.ecnv.org
703-525-3268, TTY 703-525-3553
Independent living center for Northern Virginia that advocate for people
with disabilities.
Epilepsy Foundation for the
Chesapeake Region
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/metropolitanwashington
301-918-2117
Represents people with epilepsy and their families.
Foundation Fighting Blindness
www.blindness.org
1-800-683-5555, TTY 1-800-683-5551
Drives the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures
for people affected by the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative
diseases.
National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill of Northern Virginia
www.nami-northernvirginia.org
703-525-0686
Advocates on behalf of people with mental health issues.
National Federation of the Blind,
Potomac Chapter
www.nfbv.org
703-994-2010
Represents people who are blind.
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society
www.nmss.org
202-296-5363, TTY 1-800-344-4867
Represents people with multiple sclerosis.
Northern Virginia Association of
the Deaf
www.vad.org/nvad.html
Voice/TTY 703-323-8085
Represents Northern Virginians who are deaf.
Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
www.nvrc.org
703-352-9055, TTY 703-352-9056
Represents people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Paralyzed Veterans of America,
Virginia and Mid-Atlantic Chapter
www.vamapva.org
1-800-852-7639
Represents veterans with spinal cord injuries and other related health
care issues.
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network of Metropolitan
Washington
www.spinalcordinjury.net
703-525-3268
Conducts a support counseling group for individuals and families.
Tourette's Syndrome Association, Inc. - Greater Washington
Chapter
www.tsagw.org
301-681-4133
Provides support to people with Tourette's syndrome.
Disability Specific Services
The Arc of Northern Virginia
www.thearcofnova.org
703-532-3214
Provides services, including case management, to individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
American Cancer Society, Northern Virginia Area
www.cancer.org
703-938-5550
Provides information and services to cancer patients and their families.
Literature, library facilities, specific programs, transportation,
financial assistance, medical supplies and equipment loans.
American Heart Association,
Northern Virginia
www.americanheart.org
703-941-8500
Provides educational materials and information specific to heart disease
and stroke. Access support groups and CPR network information.
American Lung Association of
Northern Virginia
http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/virginia
703-955-4910
Offers information and referral services specific to lung disease. Has
financial assistance program for medication and equipment. Sponsors
workshops and support groups.
Arthritis
Foundation
www.arthritis.org
202-537-6800
Provides literature; support groups; physician referrals; Dial-a-doctor;
information on financial assistance; exercise classes; aquatics;
self-help groups and other services specific to arthritis.
AT&T National
center for Customers with Disabilities
1-800-241-6568, TTY 1-800-241-6567
Special telephone equipment for use by person with hearing loss,
including TTY machines and amplifiers for purchase.
Brain Injury
www.braininjurysvcs.org
703-451-8881
Provides case management, supportal living, and clubhouse to people with
brain injuries.
Columbia Lighthouse for the
Blind
www.clb.org
202-454-6400
Non-profit information and referral service for the visually impaired.
Offers rehabilitation training; volunteer services such as reading and
shopping; counseling; and vision clinic. Program is for all age groups.
Easter Seal Society - Greater
Washington-Baltimore Region
gwbr.easterseals.com
1-800-866-3771
Provides audiology services and speech therapy. Adjustable fees.
Low Vision Information
Center
www.lowvisioninfo.org
301-951-4444
Helps people with low vision maintain their independence.
United Cerebral Palsy of Washington and Northern
Virginia
www.ucpdc.org
202-526-0146, TTY 202-937-7197
Provides day programs, assistive technology, therapy and health services
to adults with developmental disabilities
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired
www.vdbvi.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-622-2155
Provides employment, training, counseling, independent living skills,
assistive technology, and library services.
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
www.vddhh.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-7917,
Advocates for persons who are deaf and hearing impaired. Coordinates a
statewide interpreter service; provides free or low cost equipment to
qualified persons.
Virginia Department of
Rehabilitative Services
www.vadrs.org
1-800-552-5019, TTY 1-800-464-9950
Provides employment and training services to people with disabilities.
Metropolitan
Washington Ear
www.washear.org
301-681-6636
Broadcast service from daily papers, educational programs, etc., on
closed circuit radio, 7 days a week for people with disabilities; special
receiver can be obtained free.
Discrimination
U. S. Department of
Justice Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line
www.ada.gov
1-800-514-0301, TTY 1- 800-514-0383
Reviews complaints of discrimination by county or state agencies.
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/services/hhs.html
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
Hears complaints of unfair housing practices and discrimination.
U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
1-800-669-4000, TTY 1-800-669-6820
Enforces laws related to employment discrimination.
Fairfax County Office for Human
Rights and Equity Programs - Equity Programs Division
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/epd
703-324-2207, TTY 703-222-5494
Investigates complaints about discrimination by county agencies.
Fairfax County Office of Human
Rights
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hrc
703-324-2953, TTY 703-324-2900
Investigates complaints about discrimination in the community.
Virginia Fair Housing
Office
www.fairhousing.vipnet.org
1-888-551-3247
Investigates discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act.
Virginia Office of Protection and
Advocacy
www.vopa.state.va.us
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-3962
Hears complaints about discrimination in the community or by state
agencies.
Driving
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
www.dmv.state.va.us
1-888-337-4782, TTY 1-800-272-9268
Offers accessible parking placards and license plates for people with
disabilities.
Education
Falls Church
City Public Schools - Special Education
www.fccps.org/specialed/index.html
703-248-5630
Provides special education and related services.
Fairfax County Public Schools - Special Eduation
www.fcps.edu/specialed.htm
571-423-4010
Special education and related services.
Parent Resource Center
www.fcps.edu/ccol/prc
703-204-3941, TTY 703-204-3956
Provides resources and training to parents.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
(PEATC)
www.peatc.org
Voice/TTY 703-923-0010
Educates and trains families of children with disabilities.
Employment and Training
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
1-800-669-4000, TTY 1-800-669-6820
Investigates claims of employment-related discrimination.
Fairfax County One-Stop Centers
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/employmenttraining
Provides employment and training resources to job seekers.
Falls Church
One Stop Employment Resource Center
703-533-5400,
TTY 703-533-5316
(Reston)
Lake Anne Employment Resource Center
703-787-4974, TTY
703-742-0350
South County
One Stop Employment Resource Center
703-704-6286,
703-704-6685
Fairfax-Falls Church
Community Services Board - Intellectual Disability
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services
703-324-4400, TTY 703-324-4495
Employment and training for persons with intellectual disabilities under
its Cooperative Employment Program.
ICON Employment
Services
www.iconservices.org
703-548-4048
Supportive employment for persons with cognitive disabilities. Referrals
from the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services required.
Job Accommodations Network
(JAN)
www.askjan.org
1-800-526-7234, TTY 1-8-77-781-9403
Technical assistance center on workplace accomodations.
U.S. Department of Labor Office
of Disability Employment Policy
www.dol.gov/odep
1-866-633-7365, TTY 1-877-889-5627
Federal agency providing leadership on employment policy.
Virginia Department of
Rehabilitative Services
www.vadrs.org
1-800-552-5019, TTY 1-800-464-9950
Offers employment services, including assessments, training, coaching,
searching and placement.
Virginia Employment
Commission
www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal
1-866-373-6915, TTY 1-800-828-1120
Provides information about job opportunities, training, and unemployment
benefits.
Financial Assistance
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/CommunityServices/HHS/HHS.aspx
703-248-5005, TTY 711
Emergency assistance for city residents.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
www.CreditCounselingNetwork.org
1-866-889-9347
Fairfax County Department of Family
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs
703-222-0880, 703-324-7500, TTY 703-222-9452
Food stamps, Medicaid, fuel and rent assistance, emergency food and
shelter.
U. S. Social Security
Administration
www.ssa.gov
1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778
Administers Social Security, SSI, and Medicare programs.
Virginia
Cooperative Extension Service - Arlington Office
http://offices.ext.vt.edu/arlington/
703-228-6400
Provides personal financial counseling.
Health Services
Alcoholics Anonymous Information
Line
www.Alcoholics-Anonymous.org
703-876-6166
Capital
Hospice
www.capitalhospice.org
1-800-869-2136
Provides a full range of palliative and supportive in-home services for
terminally ill people in the final stages of their illnesses. Services
include visiting nurses, pain management, and bereavement services.
Fairfax Area Agency
on Aging - Elderlink
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/elderlink.htm
703-324-7948, TTY 703-449-1186
Affordable care management to older adults in Northern Virginia
Fairfax County Department of
Family Services, Medicaid and FAMIS (Children's Health
Insurance)
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs
Fairfax
703-324-7500, TTY 703-222-9452, Spanish 703-631-3366
Falls Church
703-533-5300
Lake Anne (Reston)
703-787-4900
North County
703-481-4025, TTY 703-742-0350
South County
703-704-6353
Fairfax County Health Department
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd
Children's immunizations, maternity services, pregnancy testing, TB
test, family planning. Community Health Care Network: Three centers offer
primary health care services for low income, uninsured County residents
who cannot afford medical care for themselves and their families, based
on income eligibility.
Annandale Adult Day Health Care Center
703-750-3316, TTY 703-591-6435
Bailey's Health Center (Community Health Care Network)
703-237-3446, TTY 703-237-8702
Falls Church District Office
703-534-8343
Fairfax City - Joseph Willard Health Center
703-246-7100
Herndon Harbor
703-435-8729, TTY 703-591-6435
Herndon-Reston District Office
703-481-4242
Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care Center
703-734-1718, TTY 703-591-6435
Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care Center
703-914-0226, TTY 703-591-6435
Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care Center
703-704-6050, TTY 703-591-6435
Mount Vernon District Office
703-704-5203
North County Health Center (Community Health Care Network)
703-689-2180, TTY 703-689-3281
South County Health Center (Community Health Care Network)
703-704-5333, TTY 703-704-6680
Springfield District Office
703-569-1031
Fairfax-Falls Church
Community Services Board - Alcohol and Drug Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/
Entry & Referral Services - Adults
703-383-8500, TTY 711
Chantilly Youth Outpatient Services
703-961-1080
Fairfax Detoxification Center
703-502-7000, TTY 703-322-9080
Falls Church Youth Services
703-533-5634
Reston Youth Outpatient Services
703-481-4004
South County Youth Services
703-704-6707
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board - Mental Health
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/services/
Entry & Referral Services
703-383-8500, TTY 711
Chantilly Mental Heealth Center
703-968-4000, TTY 703-968-4050
Gartlan Mental Health Center
703-360-6910, TTY 703-799-4363
Northwest Community Mental Health Center
703-481-4100, TTY 703-481-4110
Springfield Mental Health Center
703-866-2100, TTY 703-451-1245
Woodburn Community Mental Health Center
703-573-0523, TTY 645-0016, Spanish TTY 703-207-6976
Northern Virginia Dental
Clinic
www.nvds.org/northern-viginia-dental-clinic.aspx
703-820-7170
Northern Virginia Long-term
Care Ombudsman Program
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ltcombudsman
703-324-5861, TTY 703-449-1186
Provides conflict resolution and mediates home-care situations.
Virginia Insurance Counseling and
Assistance Program (VICAP)
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vicap.htm
703-324-5851, TTY 703-449-1186
Provides insurance counseling for Medicare, Medicaid, and private
insurance.
Virginia Health Quality
Center
www.vhqc.org
1-800-545-3814
Housing and
Home Repair
Center for Multicultural
Human Services - Home Share Program
703-533-3302
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/CommunityServices/HHS/HHS.aspx
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices
703-324-5411, TTY 703-449-1186
Has copies of Guide to Retirement Living and the Low and Moderate Income
Housing Guide
Fairfax County Department of Cable Communications and Consumer
Protection
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer/consumer_protection_comm.htm
703-222-8435
Mediates landlord and tenant disputes.
Fairfax County Disability Services Planning and
Development
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsb/housingaccess.htm
703-324-5421, TTY703-449-1186
Has Rental Complexes with Accessible Units directory.
Fairfax County Department of
Housing and Community Development
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha
703-385-3662, TTY 703-385-3578
Provides program information and applications, and maintains waiting
lists.
Rental Program
703-385-3662, TTY 703-385-3578
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Provides housing vouchers.
703-385-3662, TTY 703-385-3578
Home Improvement Loan Program
703-246-5155, TTY 703-385-3578
Home Repair Program
703-246-5154, TTY 703-385-3578
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Building Plan Review
703-324-1575, TTY 703-324-7000
Information on county building codes.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community
Services Board
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb
703-324-7095, 703-802-3015
Provides housing for people with intellectual disabilities, mental
illness, or alcohol and substance abuse problems.
Rebuilding Together/Hearts and
Hammers (RPJ Housing)
www.rpjhousing.org
703-528-5606 Voice/TTY
Volunteer program to repair the homes of low-income persons or those
physically unable to do home repairs.
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
www.hud.gov
202-708-1112, TTY 202-708-1455
Housing programs for people with disabilities.
Wesley Housing Development
Corporation
www.wesleyhousing.org
703-642-3830
Specialized housing programs.
Information and Referral
ARC of Northern Virginia
www.thearcofnova.org
703-532-3214
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/CommunityServices/HHS/HHS.aspx
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia
www.ecnv.org
703-525-3268, TTY 703-525-3553
Provides information on disability programs and services in Northern
Virginia, and maintains library of disability literature.
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/
703-324-5411, TTY 703-449-1186
Provides infromation on services for seniors.
Fairfax County Department of Systems Management - Coordinated
Services Planning
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsm/csp/
703-222-0880, 703-803-7914 TTY, Spanish 703-631-3366
Information and referral to public and private human services in
Northern Virginia area.
Fairfax County Library Access Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as
703-324-8380, TTY 703-324-8365
Services for persons with disabilities, includes services for people who
cannot leave their homes and "talking books."
Low Vision Information Center
www.lowvisioninfo.org
301-951-4444
Macular Degeneration Network
www.macular-degeneration.org
202-234-1010
Mid-Atlantic ADA Information Center
www.adainfo.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-949-4232
Information, materials, technical assistance, and training on Americans
with Disabilities Act for business and consumers.
National Dissemination
Center for Children with Disabilities (NICCHY)
www.nichcy.org
1-800-695-0285
Information and materials on children and youth with developmental and
acquired disabilities.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
(NARIC)
www.naric.com
1-800-346-2742, TTY 301-459-5984
Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association
www.nvbia.org
703-569-1855
Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
www.nvrc.org
703-352-9055, TTY 703-352-9056
Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
www.vats.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-435-8490, Voice/TTY 804-662-9990
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired
www.vdbvi.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-622-2155, Voice/TTY 804-371-3140
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
www.vddhh.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-7917, 804-662-9502
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services - Spinal Cord and
Brain Injury Registry Operations
www.vadrs.org/cbs/biscis.htm
1-800-552-5019
Interpretation Services
Court
Interpreters
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/circuit/interpreter_info.htm
Circuit Court
703-246-4946
General District Court
703-246-2153
Juvenile and Domestic Court
703-246-3176
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
www.vddhh.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-7917, 804-662-9502
Virginia Relay System (VDDHH)
Voice/TTY 711
Spanish Long Distance Center
1-800-855-2885, TTY 1-800-855-2884
Relays calls/voice to TTY or TTY to voice. No fee.
Legal Assistance
Fairfax Lawyer Referral and
Information Service
http://www.fairfaxbar.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=4
703-246-3780
Reduced-fee legal assistance in all areas except criminal cases.
Legal Services of Northern
Virginia
www.lsnv.org
703-778-6800
Fairfax/Falls Church Office
703-246-4500
Provides free legal assistance to income-eligible residents with
disabilities on civil matters. Special project for those 60 and over
includes assistance with Medicare, Medicaid, and public benefit programs.
Northern Virginia Mediation
Service
www.nvms.us
703-933-5356
Provides divorce mediation, community mediation, court mediation, and
complex case medication, and mediates landlord-tenant disputes.
Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy
www.vopa.state.va.us
Voice/TTY 1-800-552-3962
Loan Closets (for medical equipment, free)
American Lung Association of Northern Virginia
http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/virginia
703-591-4131
Provides respiratory equipment only.
Easter Seal Society - Northern Virginia
www.gwbr.easterseals.com
301-931-8700, TTY 1-800-886-3771
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.nmss.org
202-296-5363
Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
www.vats.org
703-993-3620, Voice/TTY 1-804-662-9990
Wheelchair
Society
301-495-0277
Parking
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Code Analysis
703-324-1720, TTY 711
Information on building code requirements for accessible parking spaces.
Virginia Department of Motor
Vehicles
www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/disability
1-866-368-5463, 1-804-367-0538, TTY 1-800-272-9268
Temporary or permanent "handicapped" parking plates/hangers.
Violations of Accessible Parking and Reporting
City of Fairfax Police Department
703-385-7960, TTY 703-359-2480
City of Falls Church Police Department
703-241-5053, TTY 703-532-4489
Fairfax County Police
Department
Voice/TTY 703-691-2131
Herndon Police
Department
Voice/TTY 703-435-6846
Vienna Police
Department
703-255-6366
Personal
Assistance/Respite Care
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
www.alzheimersfdc.org
703-204-4664
ARC of Northern Virginia
www.thearcofnova.org
703-532-3214
Provides a variety of respite options for families, including Parents'
Day Out, Family Friends, and a web-based Respite NETwork.
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia
www.ecnv.org
703-525-3268, TTY 703-525-3553
Maintains registry of personal assistants and administers DRS sponsored
PAS (Personal Assistance Services) Program.
Fairfax Area Agency on
Agency In-Home Care Services
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/inhomecare.htm
703-324-5411, TTY 703-449-1186
Maintains listing of persons and organizations who will provide
companion and personal assistance services to all ages.
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs
703-324-7500, 703-222-0880, TTY 703-222-9452
Provides home care to eligible clients.
Fairfax County Health
Department Community Health Care Network
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/pcs/hdchcn.htm
703-246-2411
Bailey's Health Center (Community Health Care Network)
703-237-3446, TTY 703-237-8702
North County Health Center, (Community Health Care Network)
703-689-2180, TTY 703-689-3281
South County Health Center, (Community Health Care Network)
703-704-5333, 703-704-6680
Provides case management and in-home supports.
Hartwood
Foundation
703-914-3901
Fee-for-service respite options.
Kidz Clubhouse
www.kidzclubhouse.org
703-438-8370
Provides a variety of respite options for families.
McLean Bible Church, Access
Ministries
www.mcleanbible.org
703-790-5590
Provides a variety of respite options for families, including Breakout
and Breakaway.
Northern Virginia Family Services
www.nvfs.org
V/TTY 703-385-3267
Provides therapeutic respite options.
Virginia Department of
Rehabilitative Services PAS - Personal Assistance Program
www.vadrs.org/cbs/pas.htm
1-800-552-5019, TTY 1-800-464-9950
Recreation/Socialization
City of Fairfax Parks and
Recreation
www.fairfaxva.gov/ParksRec/CityParks.asp
703-385-7858, TTY 703-273-0840
City of Falls Church Department
of Culture and Recreation
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/CultureRecreation/default.aspx
703-248-5077
City of Falls Church Public
Library
www.falls-church.lib.va.us
703-248-5030, TTY 703-248-5309
Eddie's Club
www.eddiesclub.org
Provides recreational opportunities for children in the fall and
Callenger baseball in the spring
Fairfax County Community and
Recreation Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec
703-324-4386, TTY 703-222-9693
Offers therapeutic recreation services.
Fairfax County Library Access Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as
703-324-8380, TTY 703-324-8365
Services for persons with disabilities.
Fairfax County Park
Authority
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
703-324-8700, TTY 703-803-3354
Provides adapted leisure services.
Virginia Tourism
Corporation
www.travelguides.org/vaguide.html
(Online Version)
1-800-742-3935, TTY 804-371-0327
Publishes Virginia Travel Guide for Persons with Disabilities.
Service
Animals
Canine Companions for
Independence
www.caninecompanions.org
1-800-572-2275
Delta Society - National
Service Dog Center
www.deltasociety.org
425-679-5500
Fidos For Freedom,
Inc.
www.fidosforfreedom.org
410-880-4178, TTY 301-570-7570
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for
the Disabled
www.helpinghandsmonkeys.org
617-787-4419
PAWS with a Cause
www.pawswithacause.org
Voice/TTY 1-800-253-7297
Support Dogs,
Inc.
www.supportdogs.org
314-997-2325
Taxes
City of Fairfax Finance
Department
www.fairfaxva.gov/taxes/taxes.asp
703-385-7885
Tax and rent relief.
City of Falls Church Commissioner
of the Revenue
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/COR/COR.aspx
703-248-5065
Administration and assessment.
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Departments/CommunityServices/HHS/HHS.aspx
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
Fairfax County Department of Tax
Administration
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta
703-222-8234, TTY 703-222-7594
Administration and assessment. Offers tax relief for house and personal
property.
Fairfax County Library Access Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as
703-324-8380, TTY 703-324-8365
Provides alternative formats for tax forms.
U. S. Internal Revenue
Service
www.irs.gov/accessibility
1-800-829-1040
Virginia Department of
Taxation
www.tax.virginia.gov
804-367-8031
Transcription (Braille) and Recording Services
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
www.clb.org
202-454-6400
Recording for the Blind and
Dyslexic
www.rfbd.org
202-244-8990, 1-866-732-3585
Recording Services for the Visually Handicapped
703-533-7413
Transportation
General Information
Fairfax Connector Information
Center
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector
703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608
On-call lift buses.
Metro (rail and bus)
www.wmata.com
202-637-7000, TTY 202-638-3780
Route information.
Metro Link
www.wmata.com/rider_tools/ealerts/
202-637-1328, TTY 202-638-3780
Provides elevator updates, station information, on events of interest,
and processes complaints and commendations.
Bus Service
City of Fairfax Cue Bus
www.fairfaxva.gov/CueBus/CueBus.asp
703-385-7859
City of Falls Church George
Bus
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/CultureRecreation/GEORGEmain.aspx
202-637-7000, TTY 202-638-3780
DASH Alexandria Transit
www.dashbus.com
703-370-3274
Fairfax Connector Information Center
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector
703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608
On call lift buses.
Reston Internal Bus System (RIBS)
703-435-5465
Cabs (wheelchair accessible)
Red Top Cabs of Fairfax
703-522-3333, TTY 703-522-3331
White Top Cabs
703-638-4004
Yellow Cabs (Falls
Church/Fairfax)
703-534-1111
Yellow Cab (Springfield)
703-451-2255
Other Transportation for Individuals with
Disabilities
City of Falls Church -
Farewheels
703-248-5005, TTY 703-248-5149
For eligible city residents.
Fairfax County FASTRAN
Dial-A-Ride
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/Fastran/
Voice/TTY 703-222-9764
Lift buses for eligible clients.
Fairfax County
Seniors-On-The-Go!
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/seniors.htm
703-324-1172,TTY 703-324-1102
Fairfax County discount cab program for eligible senior citizens. Uses
commercial cab companies.
Paratransit
City of Fairfax City
Wheels
www.fairfaxva.gov/cuebus/riderinformation.asp
Voice/TTY 703-385-7859
Low cost transportation program for eligible residents with
disabilities. Service via the CUE bus system, which has routes within
Fairfax City, to the Vienna METRO station and to George Mason University.
Must apply to enter the program.
Metro Access - ADA
Paratransit
www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_service/
301-562-5360, 1-800-523-7009, TTY 301-588-7535
Rail
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
www.vre.org
703-684-0400, TTY 703-684-0551
Roads and Sidewalks
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
http://virginiadot.org
703-383-8368
24-hour hotline to report concerns with sidewalks, signals, signs,
gutters, and cub cuts. Jurisdiction over state highways only.
Van Pool
Commuter
Connections
www.mwcog.org/commuter2/
1-800-745-7433
Fairfax County Van Pool
703-324-1111
Volunteer
Opportunities
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging -
Volunteer Solutions
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm
703-324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186
Fairfax County Library Access Services
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as
703-324-8380, TTY 703-324-8365
Provides alternative formats for tax forms.
Volunteer Fairfax
www.volunteerfairfax.org/DesktopDefault.aspx
703-246-3460
Has volunteer listings and assists people in becoming volunteers.
Voting
City of Fairfax Voter
Registration
www.fairfaxva.gov/registrar/generalregistrar.asp
703-385-7890
City of Falls Church Voter
Registration
www.fallschurchva.gov/Content/Government/Voting/RegistrarVoters.aspx
703-248-5085, TTY 703-248-5149
Fairfax County Voter
Registration
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/vregis.htm
703-222-0776
Zoning Enforcement
Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz
703-324-1300, TTY 711
Index of Agencies
A
Abledata
Adult Protective Services, Fairfax County
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Information Line
Alexandria Commission on Persons with
Disabilities
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
American Cancer Society (National)
American Cancer Society, Northern Virginia
Area
American Heart Association, Northern Virginia
American Lung Association of Northern
Virginia
Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line
with the U. S. Department of Justice
Amputee Support Group of Northern Virginia
ARC of Northern Virginia
Arlington Office for Persons with Physical
Disabilities
Arthritis Foundation
AT&T Special Needs Center
Autism Society of America
Autism Society of Northern Virginia
Better Business Bureau
Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Brain Injury Services Inc.
Canine Companions for Independence
Capital Hospice
Center for Family Services - Virginia Tech
Center for Multicultural Human Services
Center for Universal Design
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) of Northern Virginia
Citizens' Assistance
City of Fairfax City Wheels
City of Fairfax Cue Bus
City of Fairfax Finance Department
City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation
City of Fairfax Police Department
City of Fairfax, City Manager's
Office
City of Falls Church - Farewheels
City of Falls Church Commissioner of the
Revenue
City of Falls Church Department of Housing and Human
Services
City of Falls Church Department of Recreation and
Parks
City of Falls Church George Bus
City of Falls Church Office of Community
Education
City of Falls Church Police Department
City of Falls Church Public Library
City of Falls Church Public Schools Special
Programs
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Community Health Care Network, Fairfax County Health
Department
Commuter Connections
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Court Interpreters
DASH Alexandria Transit
Delta Society - National Service Dog Center
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
(DBTAC)
Easter Seal Society - Greater Washington-Baltimore
Region
Eddie's Club
Endependence Center of Northern Virginia
Epilepsy Foundation for the Chesapeake Region
Epilepsy Foundation of the National Capital
Area
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Excel! Networking Group
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging - Care Network for
Seniors
Fairfax Area Disability Services Board
Fairfax Connector Information Center
Fairfax County Community and Recreation
Services
Fairfax County Department of Cable Communications and
Consumer Protection
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
Fairfax County Department of Family Services,
Medicaid and FAMIS (Children's Health Insurance)
Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community
Development
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and
Environmental Services
Fairfax County Department of Tax
Administration
Fairfax County Disability Services Planning and
Development
Fairfax County Domestic & Sexual Violence
Hotline
Fairfax County Health Department
Fairfax County Health Department, Stroke
Clubs
Fairfax County Library Access Services
Fairfax County Office for Children
Fairfax County Office of Adult and Community
Education
Fairfax County Office of Equity Programs
Fairfax County Office of Human Rights
Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Van Pool
Fairfax Lawyer Referral and Information
Service
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services
Board
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board -
Alcohol and Drug Services
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board - Mental
Health Services
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board -
Intellectual Disability Services
FASTRAN Dial-A-Ride, Fairfax County
Fidos For Freedom, Inc.
Happy Hands Club/Deaf Senior Citizens
Hartwood Foundation
Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at
George Mason University
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for the Disabled
Herndon Police Department
Home Share Program - Center for Multicultural Human
Services
ICON Employment Services
Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls
Church
In-Home Care Services, Fairfax Area on
Agency
INOVA HIV Resource and Consultation Center
Job Accommodations Network (JAN)
Leewood Adult Day Care Center
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Leukemia Society of America, Inc.
Low Vision Information Center
Lupus Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc.
Macular Degeneration Network
Madison Center
McLean Bible Church, Access Ministries
Medicaid and FAMIS (Children's Health Insurance,
Fairfax County Department of Family Services)
Medicare (VA Health Quality Center)
Mental Health Referral Association
Metro
Metro Access - ADA Paratransit
Metro Link
Mid-Atlantic ADA Information Center
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Northern
Virginia
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
National Dissemination Center for Children with
Disabilities (NICCHY)
National Federation of the Blind, Potomac
Chapter
National Kidney Foundation of National Capital Area,
Inc.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Capital
Chapter
National Rehabilitation and Rediscovery
Foundation
National Rehabilitation Information Center
(NARIC)
Northern Virginia Association of the Deaf
Northern Virginia Brain Injury Association
Northern Virginia Community College - STRIVE
Northern Virginia Dental Clinic
Northern Virginia Family Services
Northern Virginia Long-term Care Ombudsman
Program
Nothern Virginia Mediation Service
Northern Virginia Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
Office of Diagnostic and Placement Services, Fairfax
County Public Schools
Office of Professional Technical Studies, Fairfax County
Public Schools
Office of Special Education Programs and Services,
Fairfax County Public Schools
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Virginia and
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
(PEATC)
Parent Resource Center, Fairfax County Public
Schools
Parent to Parent, ARC of Virginia
Partners in Sign
PAS - Personal Assistance Program, Virginia
Department of RehabilitativeServices
PAWS with a Cause
Rebuilding Together/Hearts and Hammers (RPJ
Housing)
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Recording Services for the Visually
Handicapped
Red Top Cabs of Fairfax
Reston Internal Bus System (RIBS)
Self-Help for Hard of Hearing (SHHH)
Seniors in Action - Fairfax Area Agency on
Aging
Seniors-On-The-Go!, Fairfax County
Services for the Visually Impaired
Spinal Cord Injury Network of Metropolitan
Washington
Support Dogs, Inc.
Tourette's Syndrome Association, Inc. - Greater Washington Chapter
U. S. Access Board
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability
Employment Policy
U. S. Internal Revenue Service
U. S. Social Security Administration
United Cerebral Palsy
Vienna Police Department
Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Virginia Cooperative Extension Service -
Arlington Office
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Registry Operations
Virginia Department of Taxation
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Virginia Employment Commission
Virginia Fair Housing Office
Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
(VICAP)
Virginia Office of Protection and Advocacy
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Virginia Relay System (VDDHH)
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Volunteer Fairfax
Voter Registration - City of Fairfax
Voter Registration - City of Falls Church
Voter Registration - Fairfax County
Washington Ear
Wesley Housing Development Corporation
Wheelchair Society
White Top Cabs
Whitman Walker Clinic of Northern Virginia
Whitman Walker Clinic Volunteer Services
Women's Center
Work Force One-Stop Employment Resource Center,
Fairfax Department of Family Services
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