disAbility Resource Center's Logo of a Racing Wheelchair

disAbility Resource Center

 409 Progress Street ; Fredericksburg, VA  22401

HOME        CONTACT US

Information
Announcements
Assistive Technology
Calendar of Events
Board of Directors
Center for Independent Living
Contact Us
Employment Opportunities
disAbility Primer
Volunteer Information
Core Services
Advocacy
Independent Living Skills
Information and Referral
Peer Counseling

Additional Services/

Programs

A-Team
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Equipment Connection
Housing and Home Modifications
Support Groups
Work Incentive Program
Youth and Transition Services Program
 

Cynthia Tested!  We have taken the care to create an accessible Web page and are promoting our Accessible Design.  We have passed the Section 508 and the WCAG, Priority 1, 2, 3 Accessibility Reports.

 Valid CSS!

Level Double-A conformance icon, 
          W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
 
The disAbility Resource Center, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Housing, Building & Home Modifications

Living independently often depends on having a housing situation that supports a person in his or her own home, or a work environment that eliminates barriers to employment.

The disAbility Resource Center was built to be a community resource.  People with disabilities, family members, Occupational and Physical Therapists, building and remodeling contractors and others with an interest in universal design are welcome to visit us to get ideas and resources for home and office modifications and barrier removal.

Finding accessible affordable housing in the community is another challenge, and one that is not easily overcome.  Knowledgeable staff can direct you to other organizations that may be able to help.

At the disAbility Resource Center, you can:

  • Find information on how to modify your home, work or living environment to make it more "user-friendly"
  • Find information on builders and contractors who understand your needs
  • Find information on how to obtain financing to accomplish needed modifications
  • Come see our own offices, full modified useable kitchen and full modified bathrooms to try examples of modifications and assistive technology that may work for you.
  • Get information on affordable, accessible apartments in the area, and how to pursue rental subsidies.
To learn more about Concrete Change, the international effort to make all homes visitable, visit their website: ConcreteChange

To get information about accessible apartments or houses in the area contact HOME, Inc.

HOME, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable organization that seeks to provide affordable housing to Virginians with disabilities through construction, renovation, or out-right purchase.

HOME, is a group of people who believe that we have a responsibility to share the many blessings we have received and that we should start by helping people find decent, affordable housing. Even the most seriously disabled person deserves the right to live freely and raise a family in a decent home. Please join our vision and share in contributing to the lives of our neighbors who need your help. For more information about HOME, call 540.361.7477.


Last modified at 06/25/2008 03:29 PM
 
 

dRC Employee Web-Mail

disAbility Resource Center's Employee Webmail

Button To Donate - Press Here to go to Our Donate Page

CFC# 76880  
Local Government#  6450

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

CLICK HERE - GoodShop: You Shop...We Give! CLICK HERE - GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

Click on the images above to Shop or Search

Click Here for a Message from:

dRC's Executive Director

Executive Director
Debe Fults

dRC Board of Directors

President
Thomas Frank
Vice-President
Mark Schwartz
Treasurer
Woody Van Valkenburgh
Secretary
Melvin Padgett
Board Member
Greg Calvert
Board Member
Jerry Craft
Board Member
Marilee Kenlon
Board Member
Mike King
Board Member
Kitty Kobert
Board Member
Loraine Lemoine
Board Member
Angela Matney
Board Member
Greg Wright

dRC Contact Information

Phone:

540.373.2559

Toll Free:

800-648-6324

Fax:

540.373.8126

Direct VP:

540.645-5419

Toll Free:

(Direct VP) 

866.643.4953

Address:

409 Progress St

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

 

 

LEGAL NOTICE / PRIVACY POLICY

Leitch agrees with Vick¡¯s clarification ¨C did Deadspin¡¯s excerpts distort?By yahoo-vick275 along Will Leitch?has certainly been the chat of the NFL, and not for the cause some may have expected. Vick's comments virtually his dogfighting past,surrounded which he appeared to be rationalizing the Bad Newz Kennels operation to a degree, didn't really resonate. What did resonate was this excerpt of the article, which :brbr"I think I can say this quickly because it's never going to hurt anybody's feelings, and it's the truth I didn't absence to come to Philadelphia. Being the third-team quarterback is nothing swingman jerseysto smile about Cincinnati and Buffalo were better options."brbrThose two teams wanted him and would've allowed him to begin only then meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell and other reps from the NFL, Vick was convinced¡ªand granted league approval¡ªto sign with Philly. "And I commend and thank them, because they put me within the right situation."brbrThat quote certainly makes it discern as whether NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conspired, with additional alliance representatives, to drive Vick surrounded the direction of the Eagles, which smacks of collusion in that it finite or eliminated Vick's bargacheap basketball jerseysining power by unfairly limiting his options as a free agent while he came behind to the federation next his 18-month prison term.brbr:brbrI felt it was essential to put out a statement today clarifying the article among GQ Magazine. I did speak with many folk only the decision to sign within Philadelphia was based aboard my discussions with my agent my home and with Coach Reid. And after those discussions, it became explicit to me that this was the area I wanted to activity and resume my NFL profession The Commissioner never told me to sign alternatively not sign with particular teams. Again, I lack to nfl jerseys cheapmake it perfectly explicit that this was a decision I made and, as I have said many times along I'm quite joyful with the access it has worked out for me and my home.brbrAnd among 1 email to , Leitch infers that Deadspin may have taken the quotes out of context. "The piece says that he was convinced not 'persuaded') to sign with Philadelphia, and that he got alliance acceptance to do so," Leitch wrote,nba jerseys.? "That is always the treatise has said from the beginning.? These things are undeniably true. Vick had countless advisors on that fussy move and Goodell and the NFL ¡ª obviously ¡ª were a part ofnfl jerseys the process. This 'steering' and 'forbidden' business came from places outdoor of this story"brbrVery interesting,after Vick mentor Tony Dungy admitted on Thursday morning's "Dan Patrick Show" that he recommended that Vick work to Philadelphia. And as a representative of the union by the phase Dungy was crossing one iffy line.brbrFortunately, we'll be getting our own clarifications from Will, as he'll be joining Shutdown Corner aboard Friday a m as one exclusive podcast. We'll have that up quite soon afterward and this article with legs ambition keep aboard running ¡­ hopefully within the right directionbaseball jerseys!br