Office of Disability Services
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. Alan Katz, Ph.D. Stephanie Pratola, Ph.D. Excellence Edge |
Andrea Foutz, Ed.S. Learning and Behavior Specialists, LLC Bruce Sellars, Psy.D. Dr. Todd Vance |
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
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
BRILC assists people with disabilities to live independently. Core Services include- Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, Peer Mentoring, Transition Services.
