Community Outreach to People with Disabilities

The Academy of Hope provides educational empowerment to DC adults. We help students earn high school credentials, improve their math and reading skills, and learn how to use and apply computer technologies.

Staff members assist individuals with disabilities to understand and exercise their civil rights regarding employment, housing, transportation, accessibility, and other needed services. Staff members intervene with individuals, groups, agencies, organizations, and systems on issues related to an individual’s rights and needs.

The mission of the Adult Learning Center is to equip adults with 21st century skills by providing rigorous and relevant instruction that enables learners to compete in the global society.

ILRU, founded in 1975, has a long history of providing research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, home and community based services and health issues for people with disabilities.

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

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Since 1967, The Arc of Loudoun has been Loudoun County’s only advocacy organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and their families. We advocate for and provide services to people with disabilities and their families by promoting individual support and equitable participation with their non-disabled peers in all aspects of community life, including education, residence, vocation, and healthcare. We work to secure the full range of human and civil rights for children and adults with disabilities.

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Arc of Southern Maryland promotes community involvement, independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our core belief is that those who receive services should have as much control of their own lives as possible. We strive to help all achieve their individual goals and expand their horizons.

The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The mission of the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped is to develop and support an environment for persons with disabilities which promotes vocational and employment training, independence, and community involvement through rehabilitation, recreation and low-vision services, and provides education for the prevention of blindness.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal and state-funded program providing services to help individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment. It is designed to assist individuals of work age with physical and/or mental disabilities compete successfully with others in earning a livelihood.

Chimes, its affiliates, and related organizations are acknowledged as international leaders in providing services, supports and employment for people with disabilities. Basic to Chimes system of service is the active involvement of the people served, their families, and advocates. Equally critical is a well-trained, dedicated staff and responsive Boards of Directors who are committed to excellence in providing Chimes services. Fundamental to all of Chimes activities is the maintenance of the highest quality and integrity.

ILRU, founded in 1975, has a long history of providing research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, home and community based services and health issues for people with disabilities.

Since 1900, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has been dedicated to helping the blind or visually impaired population of the greater Washington region overcome the challenges of vision loss. Our work enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active and productive in society. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind’s (CLB) programs and services include training and consultation in assistive technology, employment marketing skills training, career placement services, comprehensive low vision care, and a wide range of counseling and rehabilitation services.

Creative Options & Employment, Inc. (COE) is a one stop Non-Profit community-based person-centered organization that is established to assist in eliminating employment barriers, enhance marketable skills, provide person-centered planning, foster community inclusion and develop the necessary supports to maintain individual career and personal goals.

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.