disAbility Resource Center

disAbility Resource Center The disAbility Resource Center (dRC) serves people with disabilities, their families and caretakers.

The dRC is a Center a local Non-Profit Organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia 501(c)3 for Independent Living, one of 16 in Virginia, serving Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline counties and the city of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. The dRC’s services include advocacy, information and resources, independent living skills training, peer counseling, deaf and hard of hearing ser

vices, exercise and nutrition classes, durable medical equipment loans, veteran’s outreach, facilitation of consumer driven services, nursing home transition coordination, adult and youth advocacy groups, guidance on Social Security benefits questions, guidance on home modifications and funding for modifications, information on accessible housing, and workshops/trainings for people with disabilities, their families and caretakers, and the community. dRC is staffed and governed by a majority of individuals with a disability and the ones that don't usually have a person with a disability, as an immediate family members. of work to empower people with disabilities and foster a sense of community inclusion.

We’re grateful to be featured in the Spotsylvania Gazette for a recent community profile on the disAbility Resource Cent...
04/24/2026

We’re grateful to be featured in the Spotsylvania Gazette for a recent community profile on the disAbility Resource Center!

This article highlights the work we’re doing to support people with disabilities across our region—from independent living services to home modifications and community advocacy. It’s a good snapshot of who we are and what we’re working toward.

We appreciate the Spotsylvania Gazette for taking the time to learn more about our work and share it with the community (special thanks for for taking time out of his busy schedule to interview us!) .

If you’d like to learn more about what we do or how we can help, take a few minutes to read the article below:

🔗 https://spotsylvaniagazette.town.news/g/spotsylvania-courthouse-va/n/374770/community-profile-disability-resource-center

🎓 Empower Students to Lead Their Own IEP Meetings!Join us for our Student Driven IEPs Workshop—designed to help students...
04/22/2026

🎓 Empower Students to Lead Their Own IEP Meetings!

Join us for our Student Driven IEPs Workshop—designed to help students take an active role in their education by building confidence, self-advocacy skills, and a deeper understanding of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

This interactive session supports students in:
✔️ Understanding their IEP
✔️ Speaking up for their needs
✔️ Participating confidently in meetings

👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Brenda Boggs

📝 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtCBiRFzTc

✨ Because when students are involved, success follows.

📞 Call us: 540-373-2559
🌐 Learn more: www.cildrc.org

🌟 Free Virtual Event Opportunity! 🌟We’re excited to share this upcoming event from the Virginia DeafBlind Project that m...
04/22/2026

🌟 Free Virtual Event Opportunity! 🌟

We’re excited to share this upcoming event from the Virginia DeafBlind Project that may be of interest to our community!

Sensory AccessABILITIES: The Virtual Mini-Unconference
📅 May 6th, 2026

🕒 Session Options:
• Lunch Session: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• After School Session: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

This virtual event focuses on sensory accessibility and inclusive practices—an important topic for educators, families, and professionals alike.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MiniUnReg

Feel free to share with others who might benefit!

📣 Reminder: HLAA Meeting + Potluck on April 27!We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming HLAA of the Rappahannock Club mee...
04/21/2026

📣 Reminder: HLAA Meeting + Potluck on April 27!

We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming HLAA of the Rappahannock Club meeting!

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 409 Progress St, Fredericksburg, VA

🎤 This month’s guest speaker is Lisa Mottesheard, Community Outreach Account Manager for Virginia.

She’ll be sharing information about CaptionCall’s services and demonstrating phones that provide real-time speech-to-text on screen — and they don’t require a phone line or internet connection!

✨ What to expect:
• 11:00–12:00 – Presentation & demo
• 12:00–1:00 – Q&A and group discussion

🍽️ We’re also having a potluck!
Feel free to bring a favorite dish to share if you can.

📞 540-373-2559
📧 Diann Drew – ddrew@cildrc.org
📧 Judy Lawrence – judyl7271@verizon.net

Come learn, connect, and enjoy time together—we’d love to see you there!

Have questions about special education or disability services in Virginia? We’ve got you covered!Join us for Community O...
04/21/2026

Have questions about special education or disability services in Virginia? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for Community Office Hours with a PEATC Family Support Specialist:

📍 Disability Resource Center – Fredericksburg
409 Progress St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

🗓 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Connect with Anna Barrett and get the guidance and support you need—no appointment required (walk-ins welcome!). Prefer to schedule ahead? Call or text: 703-559-7229

Learn more: peatc.org

If you or someone you love is adjusting to life after a disability, support is available—and you don’t have to figure it...
04/20/2026

If you or someone you love is adjusting to life after a disability, support is available—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Join us for a helpful and encouraging workshop focused on resources, support, and building independence.

🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA

Led by Jeniece Perkins, this session will provide practical guidance and connections to valuable resources.

👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtCBiRFzTc

📞 540-373-2559
🌐 www.cildrc.org

Accommodations available with at least 10 business days’ notice.

📣 Community Training Opportunity 📣We’re excited to share this upcoming session on Supported Decision-Making, hosted by t...
04/15/2026

📣 Community Training Opportunity 📣

We’re excited to share this upcoming session on Supported Decision-Making, hosted by the Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living VAIL and the Disability Law Center of Virginia.

This informative training will explore how individuals with disabilities can make their own choices with the support they need—while maintaining independence and control over their lives.

🗓 Date: May 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Zoom (registration required)

🎤 Led by Dana Traynham, Senior Attorney with the Disability Law Center of Virginia.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mfCcBn9STzGEmll0QqrY8w

Feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from this opportunity!

🥗 Looking for high-protein, healthy recipes?Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop all about creating delicious meal...
04/14/2026

🥗 Looking for high-protein, healthy recipes?

Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop all about creating delicious meals using cottage cheese! Discover simple, creative ways to boost your protein intake—from smoothies and savory bowls to guilt-free desserts.

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA

👩‍🍳 Led by facilitator Debe Fults

Whether you want to improve your nutrition, learn new cooking skills, or just enjoy tasty, healthy food—this workshop is for you!

✨ Come ready to taste, learn, and leave with recipes you’ll actually use.

👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtCBiRFzTc

📞 Call 540-373-2559 for more info
🌐 Visit www.cildrc.org

Is your student ready for what comes after high school?For students with 504 Plans, that transition can feel overwhelmin...
04/10/2026

Is your student ready for what comes after high school?

For students with 504 Plans, that transition can feel overwhelming—especially when the support they’re used to isn’t automatically there anymore.

That’s where we come in.

This summer, the disAbility Resource Center is offering a short, hands-on Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program designed specifically for students with 504 Plans.

What students will gain:
✔ How to advocate for themselves in college, job training, and the workplace
✔ How to ask for accommodations (and when to do it)
✔ Real-world communication and workplace skills
✔ Confidence to handle things independently
✔ A head start on planning their future

This isn’t a lecture-based class—it’s about real conversations, real skills, and real confidence.

📅 Dates: June 16, 18, 23, & 25
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Fredericksburg, VA

If you’re a parent, teacher, or school staff member—this is a great opportunity to help your student build skills they’ll actually use after graduation.

👉 Talk with your student and sign up today:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft.com/r/1dsNh1QJ7Y

✨ Upcoming Workshops – Join Us! ✨We’re excited to share a lineup of upcoming workshops designed to support, inform, and ...
04/08/2026

✨ Upcoming Workshops – Join Us! ✨

We’re excited to share a lineup of upcoming workshops designed to support, inform, and empower! 💡

📅 Workshop Topics Include:
✔️ Stress management & wellness tips
✔️ Adjusting to disability
✔️ Student-driven IEPs
✔️ Healthy, high-protein recipes
✔️ Herbs & wellness
✔️ Budget-friendly recreation ideas
✔️ Planning for life after high school

Whether you're looking for practical tools, guidance, or inspiration — there’s something here for everyone!

🕙 Sessions run throughout April & May

📍 Open to all interested participants

👉 Register now to save your spot:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtCBiRFzTc

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for quick access!

STUDENT DRIVEN IEPs 🎓Did you know students can play an active role in their own IEP meetings? Empower yourself (or your ...
04/08/2026

STUDENT DRIVEN IEPs 🎓

Did you know students can play an active role in their own IEP meetings? Empower yourself (or your student) with the knowledge and confidence to speak up and be heard!

Join us for a workshop focused on building self-advocacy skills and understanding the IEP process.

🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 409 Progress St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Led by Brenda Boggs, this session will cover:
✨ Self-Advocacy
✨ Education
✨ Student Success

Help students take charge of their education and participate confidently in their future!

👉 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/AtCBiRFzTc

📞 Call us at 540-373-2559
🌐 Visit: www.cildrc.org

Accommodations are available with at least 10 business days’ notice.

🎭 Tickets are on sale now! 🎭We’re excited to help spread the word about STEP VA, Inc.upcoming production of Shrek The M...
04/08/2026

🎭 Tickets are on sale now! 🎭

We’re excited to help spread the word about STEP VA, Inc.upcoming production of Shrek The Musical JR. — a fun, inclusive show that celebrates creativity, community, and the arts for everyone.

📅 Showtimes:
• April 18 at 6 PM (ASL interpreter available)
• April 19 at 3 PM

📍 Location: Courtland High School

STEP VA is doing incredible work creating opportunities for people with disabilities to explore the performing arts in a supportive, welcoming environment—and this is a great chance to experience it firsthand.

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.stepva.org/

If you’re looking for something fun to do that also supports an awesome local organization, this is it. Hope to see you there!

Address

409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15403732559

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