WHAT WE DO

Every family of an individual with a disability, together with the professionals who work with them, embraces the family's role in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.

We work with families to increase their skills as advocates, members, and leaders so that family members and others with disabilities can lead the lives they want.

• PARTNER with families and professionals to encourage and foster family engagement and leadership.
• MAINTAIN a website of resources and products.
• CONNECT with diverse communities across Virginia through cultural brokers.
• PROVIDE 1:1 emotional, informational and systems navigational support in a culturally sensitive way.
• RESEARCH needs and strategies for improving family engagement.
• HOST Virginia is for Siblings activities.

THROUGH OUR WORK, FAMILIES BECOME:

• ADVOCATES speaking with and for their family members.
• MENTORS using what they have learned to help others.
• LEADERS making life better lives for those who follow.

Supporting families of children and young adults with special health care needs and disabilities because WE HAVE BEEN WHERE YOU ARE.