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This program assists individuals with brain injuries to lead productive lives through community integration, vocational exploration, employment participation and volunteerism. Download the factsheet about the ADAPT Clubhouse in .pdf format. ADAPT Clubhouse offers services in Northern Virginia. Information is also available about the Westwood Clubhouse in the Fredericksburg area.

A community-based resource and advocacy center managed by and for people with disabilities. ECNV promotes the independent living philosophy and equal access for all people with disabilities.

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Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.

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Focuses on enhancing educational and vocational services for individuals with learning disabilities who live in Virginia.

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A not-for-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA, ServiceSource offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. It also offers outsourcing labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including food service, mail management, administrative services, document management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, shipping and receiving and logistics.

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Provides services and advocacy for families and individuals with disabilities.

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Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.

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Provides employment, residential, day support, training and support services for persons with disabilities.

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Supports the employment, education and independence of Virginians who are blind or visually impaired.

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In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.

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Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.

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SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes contact information for local SBDCs in the state.

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If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

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Operates federal and state programs supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.

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The first state-owned and operated comprehensive rehabilitation center in the country, the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center provides training, medical and vocational services and therapy to people with disabilities to enable them to re-enter the work force and live more independently.

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