Students

Community Resources

Local Testing Providers

The following is a list of local professionals available to conduct testing for the documentation of disabilities that may impact learning and academic performance. Providers listed below are not endorsed by Virginia Western Community College and may or may not accept most insurance carriers.

Michael Chiglinsky, Ph.D. 3247 Electric Rd., Suite 1A Roanoke, VA 24018 540-772-0690 Alan Katz, Ph.D. Appalachian Counseling Center 4330 Old Cave Spring Road Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-4211 Stephanie Pratola, Ph.D. Lisa Rochford, Ph.D., LCP 811 College Ave. Salem, VA 24153 540-387-3955 Excellence Edge Lin Shaner, LPC PO Box 345 Moneta, VA 24121 540-339-8574

Andrea Foutz, Ed.S. Developmental Assessment and Counseling Center 3812 Concord Place, Suite C Roanoke, VA 24018 540-989-6360 Learning and Behavior Specialists, LLC 540-985-0876 www.learningandbehaviorspecialists.com Bruce Sellars, Psy.D. Lola Byrd, Psy.D. Psychological Health 2727 Electric Road, Suite 100 Roanoke, VA 24018 540-772-5140 Dr. Todd Vance The Manassas Group 3635 Manassas Drive Roanoke, VA 24018 540-774-4686 (office) 540-556-4356 (cell) toddvancephd@gmail.com www.breakforthcounseling.com

Agencies

The following is a listing of community agencies that may be a supportive resource for some students.

VDBVI - Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

VDBVI is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that is dedicated to its mission of providing services and resources which empower Virginians who are blind, vision impaired or deaf blind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.

1351 Hershberger Road Suite 215
Roanoke, VA  24012
540-561-7475
http://www.vdbvi.org/ 

DARS (formerly DRS) - Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with community partners, provides and advocates for resources and services to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families.

1351 Hershberger Road, NW Suite 205
Roanoke, VA 24012
540-204-9725
http://www.vadrs.org/ 

BISWVA - Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia

The mission of Brain Injury Services of SWVA is to create and sustain an organization that helps brain injury survivors and their families in Southwest Virginia. Their goal is to make a positive, measurable difference in survivors’ abilities to fulfill their service potential and optimize their reintegration into their families and communities.

Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia
3904 Franklin Rd., Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 344-1200
(866) 720-1008
www.bisswva.org