SPECIAL NEEDS

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Moms in Motion — website for guidance navigating the Medicaid system and Medicaid Waivers and Programs as well as an abundance of other information

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Virginia Council for Exceptional Children

Autism Speaks — National resource for all that is Autism related

The ARC of Virginia — Information and support for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Virginia Family Special Education Connection

Division of Aging and Rehabilitation Services — Job Supports and other services for those with Special Needs

Find your local community service board (CSB) for Medicaid Waiver assessment

Selective Service System

Therapeutic Recreation

Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Family Involvement

Roanoke Prevention Alliance

Children and Adult Case Management

Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care

Paratransit Transportation

Roanoke Valley Area Local Paratransit Transportation Service

Valley Metro Paratransit

Safety

Project Lifesaver — Through local police departments

Medical IDs for Children Who are Non-Verbal

Angel Sense

Education

Roanoke City Schools Special Education and Child Find

Roanoke County Schools Special Education and Child Find

Salem City Schools — Special Education and Child Find

Botetourt County Schools Special Education and Child Find

Craig County Public Schools Special Education

Department of Education — Virginia Department of Education Parents Guide to Special Education (.pdf)