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Creative Approach Development Center, LLC

CADC aids individuals with special needs and disabilities with discovering their strengths, unlockin

In-person and online services focused on helping those with mental health disorders and disabilities discover their strengths and talents, unlock their true potential, and achieve their goals. Resources and training for parents and caregivers, teachers, medical providers, and community members.

03/20/2026

Happy Spring, everyone!

We have a special event we'd like to share for young women in the RVA area. This event will be led by our Social Work Interns to create a space for connection, community, and doing a fun craft together. If you know any young women who may be interested in attending, please have them email our Program Manager (mjackson@creativeapproachonline.com).

We are aware this event is only a little over a week away, so if you can make it, sign up today!

01/20/2026

Today is International Day of Acceptance.
�Acceptance goes beyond awareness. It’s about respecting people with disabilities as whole individuals, honoring lived experiences, and creating spaces where everyone belongs without conditions.

True inclusion means listening, removing barriers, and embracing differences as strengths.

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A colorful graphic reading “International Day of Acceptance” with the date January 20, 2025. The image includes text about acceptance, meaning being valued as you are, not asked to change or fit in, and a message about moving beyond awareness to build dignity, access, and belonging. An illustration shows a diverse group of people standing together, including a wheelchair user and a white cane user.

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by continuing his fight for dignity, access, and opportunity. His work reminds us that justice must include disabled voices, remove barriers, and create spaces where everyone belongs.

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Graphic honoring MLK Jr. with quotes, civil rights laws, and imagery representing justice and activism.

01/14/2026

Kicking off the new year while taking a moment to honor a few important moments we missed.

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Colorful New Year graphic with festive shapes and text sharing a Happy New Year message and noting early January events and holidays that were missed.

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Graphic featuring Creative Approach Development Center logo and a message celebrating the organization’s 11th anniversary and community support.

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Graphic for Glaucoma Awareness Month showing an eye doctor illustration and text explaining glaucoma, vision loss, and the importance of regular eye exams.

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Braille Literacy Month graphic with text about World Braille Day and a child reading braille.

12/01/2025

Today is Rosa Parks’ Day, a time to honor how one act of courage sparked a movement. Her legacy continues to guide the fight for equality, dignity, and accessible communities for all.
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11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day, a reminder to learn, support, and stand with those living with diabetes.

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A blue-themed graphic with diabetes tools like insulin, pump, test strips, and meter around the text “World Diabetes Day, Nov 14.”

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A blue infographic titled “Understanding Diabetes” explaining the types of diabetes and ways to support someone living with it.

11/06/2025

When the clocks fall back, our bodies and minds can feel the shift, especially for people who are neurodivergent or living with mental health conditions.

This change in light and routine can affect sleep, mood, and focus. These 5 small steps can make a big difference in easing the transition.

How do you take care of yourself during time changes? Share in the comments!

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Graphic titled “Daylight Savings & Mental Health” with text explaining how time changes affect mental health and neurodiversity, followed by five coping tips. Background features soft sunrise colors.

11/05/2025

Stress affects everyone, but taking small, intentional steps can help us feel more balanced.

This , give yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and find moments of calm in your day.

What’s one thing that helps you de-stress? Share below to help inspire others!

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A graphic titled “National Stress Awareness Day” encourages self-care with phrases like “Be gentle with yourself,” “Be kind to your mind,” and “Reach out for support.” The design uses warm orange and blue tones with simple illustrations.

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A calming graphic lists five simple stress management tips, such as grounding, creating calm moments, and resting your mind. The design includes an illustration of a stressed person and warm orange and beige colors.

11/03/2025

November is a month of awareness and support!

We honor Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, and National Family Caregivers Month.

Let’s spread knowledge, compassion, and care for these important causes.

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A yellow poster with the title "November Is" at the top, decorated with autumn leaves and acorns. Below are four sections: Alzheimer's Awareness Month with a purple ribbon around a brain icon, Diabetes Awareness Month with a blue ribbon featuring a red drop of blood, Epilepsy Awareness Month with a purple ribbon, and National Family Caregivers Month with an icon of two hands holding a heart.

10/27/2025

If you need help, please reach out. If you can donate, please help out!

10/22/2025

Today we celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day!

Let’s raise awareness, show support, and promote patience and understanding for people who stutter. Every voice deserves to be heard.

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A beige background graphic titled “International Stuttering Awareness Day – October 22nd, 2025.” Below, the text explains that stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech difference where a person repeats, stretches, or gets stuck on sounds or words. Two illustrated people are shown talking with speech bubbles that say “He-hey!” and “Hey!”

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An illustrated graphic with speech bubbles listing facts about stuttering. Points include how 1% of the population stutters, that it varies day to day, and that patience helps communication. A person holds a megaphone beside a teal awareness ribbon. Text below reads, “Sea green is the color that represents stuttering awareness. It symbolizes understanding, support, and acceptance for people who stutter.”

10/20/2025

Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week is October 19th–25th!

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.
�Let’s take time to learn, listen, and bring visibility to disabilities that can’t always be seen.

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Graphic with silhouettes of diverse people in shades of blue and brown. Text reads: “Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week, October 19th–25th. Let’s bring visibility to what can’t always be seen.”

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Text explains invisible disabilities as health conditions not immediately visible, like chronic pain, mental health disorders, learning disabilities, or autoimmune diseases. Blue icons of lungs, heart, brain, and DNA are shown below.

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Text discusses how invisible disabilities face judgment and that awareness builds empathy, inclusion, and accessibility. Below is an illustration of a diverse group of people, including someone using a wheelchair.

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An illustrated poster shows two hands holding an orange sign titled “How Can I Support.” The sign lists four points: listen without judgment, believe people’s experiences, advocate for accessibility, and learn and share. Blue sparkles and exclamation marks surround the sign.

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2819 N. Parham Road Suite 150
Richmond, VA
23294

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18045541870

Website

http://www.CreativeApproachOnline.com/

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Our Story

Creative Approach Development Center was established in 2015 by Zipporah Shackleford. Over the years as a special needs sibling and special needs mom, Zipporah has experienced many barriers and obstacles with organizing and maintaining services for her family.

Frustrated with the lack of options, supports, and resources, she decided to make a change by starting an organization that works with children and adults with disabilities and challenges to help them develop personal goals geared for self-sufficiency, independence and reach them.

What makes Creative Approach Development Center different is that we believe plans should not only involve the individual but, they should lead their planning with their personal preferences and choices.