Advocating 4 Kids is proud to announce a
“FREE” Parent Support Group
Who: Parents of children receiving special education services in the Hampton Roads area.
Why: To assist parents in rallying together to address unprofessional behavior by school staff, poor quality IEP’s, and the failure of school disctrict to use research based strategies to help our child learn.
What are we going to do: Parents will be encouraged to support each other, share resources and compare IEP’s to assure they are truly individualized to their child’s needs.
We will also attend School Board meetings as a group, to make sure our voices are heard.
For more information about dates, times, and child care please email
Judy Fischer at spedsupportgroup@aol.com
Signs Of Learning
Contact Person: Cynthia B. Miller
Times: Contact Mrs. Miller for information about times
Services: Tutoring services for children and adults;Educational classes for homeschoolers;
Qualifications: Certified Special Education Teachers; Certified Wilson reading
Location Options: Will come to home or meet at a central location
Contact information: 757-635-2735
Special Education Moms.com- information on special education, IEP goals, special education law, and more for moms with a special needs child Click Text Here
HELP IN SCHOOL
Contact Person: Judith B. Munday M.Ed., M.A.
Qualifications: Virginia Certified -Learning Disabilities K-12
Services Provided: Educational Testing; Diagnostic Evaluations
Screenings; Phone Consultations
Contact Information:757-482-5709
Email:learn@helpinschool.net
Amazing Me
What: Support Group for parents of children with communication delays
Location: Atlantic Speech Therapy
923 First Colonial Road, Suite 1811
Virginia Beach, VA
Contact Person: Eve Burton Potest
Contact information:Click Text Here
Eve@amazingme.org
Lois Manes
Special Education Attorney
(757) 229-6224
P.O. Box 1675
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Autism Fellowship
Heather Francisco
Peter Francisco
PO Box 15213 Chesapeake, VA 23328 contact@autismfellowship.comhttp://www.autismfellowship.com
Tidewater (Virginia) Chapter of the Autism Society of America
Endependence Center Building
6300 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, Virginia 23502-2827
757-461-4474
Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center
Kerith (Keri) Peko, Executive Director
(757) 465-3933
www.learnwithmasc.org
Southeastern Skill builders
619 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA
757-749-2207
http://www.southeasternskillbuilders.com/
SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES
923 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-3189
757-422-6342
Hope & Happiness
3104 Clay Hill Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
Lynn Pratt - lynnsuffolk@AOL.com
757-986-3353
To provide recreational and socialization experiences for our special needs population.
Rivers Bend
Step by Step – Autism
156 Burnetts Way, Suite 101
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-934-6470
http://stepbystepconsulting.org
Rivermont School – VA Beach
Mental/Behavioral with Autism classroom
Southgate Plaza Shopping Center
5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
Rivermont School – Hampton
Special Education including Autism
710 West Mercury Blvd Hampton, VA 23666
757-825-1672
http://www.centrahealth.com/about/rivermont.aspx
The Faison School for Autism
Affiliated with the Autism Center of Virginia at VCU
1325 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond VA 23227
804-827-3801 Fax (804)827-3822
www.thefaisonschool.org
Defeat Autism Now (DAN! Protocol)/Preventive Medicine
http://www.autismwebsite.com/aRI/dan/dan.htm
Mary Megson, M.D.
Pediatric & Adolescent Ability Center
7229 Forest Ave., Suite 211, Richmond, VA 23226
804-673-9128
Eric M. Madren, M.D., Family Physician
Providence Road Family Practice & Urgent Care
5320 Providence Road, Suite 301, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
Developmental and Psychological Medicine
Dr. Frank Aiello, III, M.D.
Martha Jones, RN, MSN, CPNP
ADHD and Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Retardation
Developmental Delay
100 Constitution Drive, Suite 217
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-961-0169
Jeffrey S. Katz, Ph.D.
National ADHD Expert
6320 North Center Drive, Suite 101
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
(757) 456-0505
(757) 456-0817 Fax
Hampton Roads Neuropsychology
101 North Lynnhaven Road Suite 103 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757- 498-9585
Portsmouth Naval Hospital (NMCP)
Neurodevelopmental Clinic at NMCP
Pediatric Department Clinical Manager:
Pediatric Developmentalists: Dr. Hood, Dr. Forssell
Neurological Developmental
757-953-0218
Child & Adolescent Neurology
757-668-9920
Dr. Thomas R. Montgomery, M.D.
Specialist in Autism and Mental Retardation Developmental Delay
Speech/Language Disorders
757) 548-5167
M, T, W,T and F 8:00 a to 4:30 p
Dr. Thomas Montgomery's main practice is located at 733 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA. Please call to schedule an appointment at this practice.
Related Services
Audiology Dept.463
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 668-9327 Main
Agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Claire A. Jacobson, M.Ed. ,
Hours of operation: Su,M,T,W,Th,F,Sa 24-hours
Fees: Please contact Agency for fees
Eligibility requirements: Newborn hearing and screening and other developmental evaluation information.
Intake Procedure: Newborn hearing and screening and other developmental evaluation information.
Area Served: Hampton Roads
About the program: Provides diagnostic audiological assessment.
Diane Epplein & Associates
Services: Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy for Infants, Children & Adolescents
818 Newtown Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-473-8016
Physiotherapy Associates of Kemps River
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Aquatic Therapy Functional Capacity Evaluation Vestibular Rehabilitation Pediatrics (PhysioKids)
1400 Fordham Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-361-3954
6161 Kempsville Circle, - Norfolk
5859 Harbourview Blvd. - Suffolk
3772 Virginia Beach Blvd.- Virginia Beach
2135 General Booth Blvd. - Virginia Beach
www.myphysio.com
Rehabilitative Associates Services
Rehabilitation Services: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration (DSI), Feeding and Swallowing, Handing Writing, Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic.
4560 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-490-3223
Office locations in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk.
http://www.rehabilitationassociates.com/
Air Force – Langley Air Force Base
Special Needs Identification Program (Formerly EFMP)
Phone 757-225-5950
Army – Fort Eustis
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Phone 757- 878-7500 ext. 7923
Navy
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Coordinators:
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – 757-953-5089/5833 Enrollment – 757-953-5900
Norfolk (Sewells Point) - 314-6402/6259
NAB Little Creek - 314-7313
NAS Oceana - 314-7040/7005
NAS Oceana/Dam Neck Annex - 314-7230
NSA Northwest Annex- 421-8221
Norfolk Naval Shipyard - 314-6903/52/88
NWS Yorktown - 314-6107
Williamsburg - 847-7903
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Community Services, Quantico, VA
Phone 703-784-2172/3179
Coast Guard
Special Needs Program
Pat Jaudon-LeCuyer, Family Resource Specialist
ISC Portsmouth, Work-Life Department
4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
Phone 757-686-4025
Fax 757-686-4034
Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)
A Tricare program for military members with dependents with disabilities. Provides up
to $2,500 a month for disability-related services not normally covered by Tricare.
Contact Elaine Abrams, Health Net Federal Services
514 Butler Rd, Hampton, VA 23666
Phone 757-766-4735, Fax 757-766-5900
Advocacy, Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission
Building 18, 2424 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 385-8374 BUSINESS
(757) 385-4305 TTY
(757) 427-2731 Fax
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Fagan D. Stackhouse , Director of Human Resources
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8AM - 5PM
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Must be a resident of Virginia Beach.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; walk-in accepted.
Area Served: City of Virginia Beach
About the program:
Promotes a positive advocate for human rights of the citizens in the city of Virginia Beach.
ACT Affiliated Clinical Therapists
Agency Type: Private for Profit
Person in charge: Lawrence M. Ross, Ph.D , Clinical Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th 8AM - 9PM; F 8AM - 6PM; Sa & Su as needed.
Fees: Discount for clients without health insurance.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral, walk-ins accepted, appointment preferred.
Area Served: Hampton Roads
About the program:
Provides therapy counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and older persons.
Brain Injury Association of VA, Inc.
3212 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 315
Richmond, VA 23220
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(804) 355-5748 Business
(800) 334-8443 Business
Agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Harry Weinstock , Executive Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 9AM - 5PM
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Individuals who have sustained any degree of brain injury (coma, brain damage) and their families.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: State of Virginia.
About the program:
Provides a non-profit consumer organization promoting the welfare of all head injured persons and their families through education, information, referral, and advocacy.
Center for Child and Family Service, Inc.
2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 400
Hampton, VA 23666
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 838-1960 Business
(757) 311-2927 Toll-Free
(757) 838-3280 Fax
Agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Michael Edmonds , President/CEO
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th 9AM - 8PM; F 9AM - 5PM; Sa 8AM-12PM;
Fees: Charges vary with income. Many insurance's accepted, including Medicaid.
Eligibility requirements: varies based on services needed.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral and walk-ins.
Area Served: Hampton Roads
About the program:
Provides professional counseling for children, youth and adults, educational services, and financial planning. Counseling Services are available, with specialized concentration in marital counseling and parent-child relations.
Children's Defense Fund
25 E Street, N.W..
Wahington, DC 20001
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(202) 628-8787 Business Phone
(202) 628-8787 Intake Phone
(202) 662-3510 Fax
Agency Type: Not classified
Person in charge: Marian Wright Edelman , President
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 9AM - 5PM
Fees: No charge for service.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted
Intake Procedure: Varies make telephone contact for information.
Area Served: National organization
Council for Exceptional Children
1110 N. Gleeb Rd
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(703) 620-3660 Business
Agency Type: Special Interest
Person in charge: Dr. Drew Albritten , Executive Dir.
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 9AM - 5PM
Fees: Fees charged for some services.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: State of Virginia
About the program:
Provides an organization whose primary purpose is the advancement of the education of exceptional children and youth, disabled and gifted, through the provision of CEC publications, information services, and professional development activities (conferences, conventions).
Eastern Virginia Legal Aid Society
125 St. Paul's Boulevard
Suite 400
Norfolk, VA 23510
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 627-5423 Ext. 117
(757) 622-8102 Fax
agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Raymond A. Hartz , Executive Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,TH, F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: Charges waived for certain services; client(s) pays court costs, but no fee to Legal Aid attorneys.
Eligibility requirements: Must be a resident of Greater Hampton Roads. Income verification
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; appointment required for attorney; walk-ins accepted; written application required.
Area Served: Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach.
About the program:
Provides free legal aid in civil (not criminal) cases for low-income residents of Tidewater. Offers help with a broad range of legal counseling, negotiations and representation for its clients in non-criminal cases.
Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program
1252 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
757.425.8833
Services: Offer horseback riding lessons to individuals with mental and physical disabling conditions such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities.
Hampton Roads Coalition of People with Disabilities
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23502-2827
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 461-8007 Main
(757) 461-7527 TTY
(757) 587-8902 After hours
(757) 455-8223 Fax
Operating Agency: Hampton Roads Coalition of People with Disabilities
Agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Cheryl Simpson , Chair
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: Membership for individuals is $15 and $35 for agencies/organizations.
Eligibility requirements: No restrictions.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral;
Area Served: South side area
About the program:
Advocates for implemention/compliance for all acts including the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, IDEA. Promotes disability awareness. Improves networking of disability organizations and consumers. Enhances information and referral services.
Insight Enterprises, Inc.
Peninsula Ctr. for Independ Living
2021-A Cunningham Drive, Suite 2
Hampton, VA 23666
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 827-0275 Business
(757) 827-8800 TDD
(757) 827-0655 Fax
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person in charge: Ralph Shelman , Executive Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8AM - 5PM
Fees: No charge for services.
Eligibility requirements: Residents of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, York Co. James City Co. Poquoson, Gloucester,Eastern Shore & disabled.
Intake Procedure: Appointment required.
Area Served: Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and York County
Second Congressional District, Congressman Thelma D. Drake
U. S. House Of Representatives
1208 Longworth H.O.B.
Wahington, DC 20515
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(202) 225-4215 Business
(757) 497-6859 Local
(202) 225-4218 Fax
Operating Agency: Second Congressional Dist.,Congresswoman Thelma Drake
Agency Type: Governmental
Person in charge: The Honorable Thelma D. Drake , Congresswoman
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: No charge for services.
Eligibility requirements: Must be resident of Second Legislative District, (Va. Beach, Norfolk)
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; appointment required.
Area Served: Second Congressional District, (Va. Beach, Norfolk)
About the program:
Provides legislative services and serves as advocate and intercessor for constituents to local, state, and federal agencies.
Social Security Rights Center, Inc.
440 Viking Drive, Suite 220
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(800) 764-5050 Toll-free
(757) 498-3653 Fax
Agency Type: Private for Profit
Person in charge: Kenneth R. Johnson , Director
Fees: Charges for certain services. See details.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; Written questionnaire; appointment required.
Area Served: Hampton Roads
About the program:
Provides legal representation and advocacy for claimants for Social Security and SSI Disability Benefits. FEES: Charges for certain services: Fees for services must be approved by Social Security limited by SSA rules.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We travel to Hampton once a moth to meet with Peninsula clients at the Hampton Inn on Mercury Boulevard.
Teen Advocacy Program
5690 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 497-7474 Main
(757) 497-0868 Fax
Agency Type: Non-Profit Incorporated
Person in charge: Kathy Prendergast , Executive Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 9AM - 5PM
Fees: No fees charged.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: South Hampton Roads.
About the program:
Provides a group of teens with and without disabilities the opportunity to meet once a month to discuss advocacy issues affecting teens with disabilities in their schools and the community. Holds social events and many members volunteer their time at United Cerebral Palsy Summer Computer Camp.
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Main (804) 662-7000
Toll-free (800) 552-5019
TTY (804) 662-9040
Toll-free TTY (800) 464-9950
Fax (804) 662-9532
Chesapeake
1417 North Battlefield Boulevard
Suite 304
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 547-8929 Main
(757) 547-3477 Fax
bcrockett.csb09@dmhmrsas.state.va.us
Operating Agency: Infant & Toddler Connection of Chesapeake
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Brenda Crockett Council Coordinator
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8:30AM - 5PM
Fees: Sliding fee scale.
Eligibility requirements: Children ages birth through two years.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referrals.
Area Served: Chesapeake.
About the program:
Provides intervention services for families, infants, and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays, atypical development, or a diagnosed disabling condition in accordance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia
DMHMRSAS, 9th Floor
1220 Bank Street
P.O. Box 1797
Richmond, VA 23218-1797
(804) 786-3710
(804) 371-7959 Fax
www.infantva.org
Virginia Beach
2307 Millwood Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-
Contact: Louise Lindsey - Initial Contact
Phone: (757) 385-4400
Fax: (757) 496-6825
E-Mail: legglest@vbgov.com
Service Area: Virginia Beach
Norfolk
830 Southampton Avenue
Suite 2097
Norfolk, VA 23510-
Contact: Dawn Wimbush - Intake Coordinator
Phone: (757) 683-8759 or (757) 314-2321
Fax: (757) 683-9211
E-Mail: elizabeth.faulk@norfolk.gov
Service Area: Norfolk
Hampton-Newport News
100 Old Hampton Lane, Ste. 200
Hampton, VA 23669-
Contact: Cindy Burgess - System Manager
Phone: (757) 726-4012
Fax: (757) 726-4011
E-Mail: cburgess@hampton.gov
Service Area: Hampton, Newport News
Portsmouth
401 West Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707-1227
Contact: Jennifer McElwee - System Manager
Phone: (757) 393-8321
Fax: (757) 393-5299
E-Mail: mcelweej@portsmouthva.gov
Service Area: Portsmouth
Dr. Matthew Frank
Co-Driector of Neurology
850 Southampton Ave, 3rd Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
668-9920
Dr. Larry E. White
Child & Adolescent Neurology
850 Southampton Ave, 3rd Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
668-9920
Dr. Ralph S. Northham
Child & Adolescent Neurology
850 Southampton Ave, 3rd Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
668-9920
Dr. W Lewis
Child & Adolescent Neurology
850 Southampton Ave, 3rd Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
668-9920
Matthew Warren
Child & Adolescent Neurology
850 Southampton Ave, 3rd Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510
668-9920
Dr. Margarita Budrionis
Ms. Vike Xides LCSW