Culpeper Independent Living

This training is targeted for community members residing in Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties. Hope to see you there!

The Hearing Loss Association of America Club meets the last Monday of the month at 11 a.m. providing support, speakers, and information to help one learn to live with hearing loss. For more information, please email Diann at [email protected].

Apply now for our current position of a Community Integration Specialist. If you are a person with a disability that meets the job requirements, we encourage you to apply for a full or part time position. http://ow.ly/AXM430rSWBB

The Empowerment Group is made up of consumers and facilitated by staff. It is both a social and independent living skills group where new skills are learned, information is shared, friendships are made, and support is given. Members empower each other! Contact Grace today at [email protected] or 540-373-2559. http://ow.ly/LvL030rSWBA

Empowerment Group - disAbility Resource Center The Empowerment Group is made up of consumers and facilitated by staff. It is both a social and independent living skills group where new skills are learned, information is shared, friendships are made, and support is given. Members EMPOWER each other! Contact Grace Marshall at [email protected]....

Currently accepting applications for our full-time Office Manager position. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in administrative or other related fields, the ability to prioritize and multi-task, strong organizational skills, deadline, and detail-oriented, and strong leadership qualities. Click here to apply today. http://ow.ly/SI9W30rSWBz

The dRC begins a new Chronic Disease Self-Management Program on Sept. 9, 2021. Classes are free and run from 1pm to 3pm for six consecutive Thursdays. The classes focus on techniques for managing health and breaking symptom cycles. The workshops are designed for adults, age 18 and up, with ongoing health problems such as diabetes, depression, heart or lung disease, obesity, pain, high blood pressure or cholesterol and more. The classes are interactive and designed to help people with chronic conditions take control of their lives. Accommodations should be requested no later than August 27. To register, contact Tennie Gratz at 540-373-2559.

Coming soon to the dRC, BINGOCIZE! Staff is in the midst of training and fine tuning their Bingocize skills so they can bring this exercise program to you. Get ready to play and win at being more active! Stay tuned for more details in our August Newsletter. And if you haven't signed up for our monthly newsletters, please click here. https://www.cildrc.org/newsletter/

Do you enjoy helping others? Become a personal care aide for someone with a disability! You can put your name on the dRC Personal Attendant List by filling out the PAS form on our website. There are no specific qualifications beyond a genuine interest in helping and supporting someone with disabilities. The individual that hires you will train you to their needs. http://ow.ly/jz0h30rSWBy

As a non-profit, cross-disability, support, resource, and advocacy organization, the dRC is looking to hire new team members. Open positions include Office Manager and Community Integration Specialist. Please click here for more information. https://www.cildrc.org/join-our-team/

Are you a sibling of a brother or sister of someone with a disability? Then come join the fun with the WSS (Well Sibling Squad), a social support group for siblings ages 10 to 16. Contact Jocelyn or Jennifer Price for more information at [email protected]. Volunteers are also needed.

Coming soon to the dRC, BINGOCIZE! Staff is in the midst of training and fine tuning their Bingocize skills so they can bring this exercise program to you. Get ready to play and win at being more active! Stay tuned for more details in our August Newsletter. And if you haven't signed up for our monthly newsletters, please click here. https://www.cildrc.org/newsletter/

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Recently, viewers watched Grace explain the importance of self and environmental awareness when you are home or out in the community. In this video, Grace will continue to discuss safety when taking public transportation. http://ow.ly/KVxq30rQUY0

Live Life Your Way Series: "Public Transportation Safety" Click this link https://form.jotform.com/202515667936160 to complete a short survey to let us know how we are doing. We love your feedback! Recently, viewe...

The problem is not the person's disability...the problem is society's view of the person's abilities. Join our mission to remove barriers to full inclusion while educating the community at large on disability issues. Click here to read the full job description for a full-time or part-time role as an Community Integration Specialist. http://ow.ly/W43z30rQUXZ

Bubbles for a Cause! Get you vehicle washed and enjoy burgers & sodas while you wait. Aug. 28, 9-3 at Indian Motorcycle, 10151 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg. Proceeds benefit the dRC. Sponsored by the Latin American Motorcycle Association of Fredericksburg. http://ow.ly/EQeO30rQUXY

Are you a person with a disability and need to learn budgeting skills? Need help getting others to listen to your wants, needs, and goals? Need to learn how to organize your time? Need to learn how to cook or do laundry? These are some independent living skills you can learn at the dRC. Email us at [email protected].

The only true disability is the inability to accept and respect differences. Join our team to work with people with disabilities, local organizations, and the community at large. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this part or full time job. http://ow.ly/rCOx30rQUXX

Do you enjoy helping others? Become a personal care aide for someone with a disability! You can put your name on the dRC Personal Attendant List by filling out the PAS form on our website. There are no specific qualifications beyond a genuine interest in helping and supporting someone with disabilities. The individual that hires you will train you to their needs. http://ow.ly/KsDm30rQUXW

Treat yourself to a homemade quiche using mayonnaise. This easy dish can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Join Kim in the kitchen as she teaches you how to become a French chef! Ingredients include milk, mayonnaise, eggs, cheese, flour, frozen deep-dish pie shell, salt, pepper, and whatever you want inside the quiche such as a vegetable or a protein. http://ow.ly/sH4T30rQUXV

Live Life Your Way Series - "Easy Quiche!" Click this link https://form.jotform.com/202515667936160 to complete a short survey to let us know how we are doing. We love your feedback! Treat yourself t...

The dedicated team at the dRC provides inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Fredericksburg and surrounding communities. Apply today to join our staff as a Community Integration Specialist. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for a part or full time position. http://ow.ly/PDu630rQUXU

We will be offering a new Chronic Disease Self-Management Program on Sept. 9, 2021. Classes are free and run from 1pm to 3pm for six consecutive Thursdays. The workshops are designed for adults, age 18 and up, and focuses on techniques for managing health and breaking symptom cycles. Accommodations should be requested no later than August 27. To register, contact Tennie Gratz at 540-373-2559.

Schedule a in-person appointment with our Outreach Specialist for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Diann Drew. She is available between 8 AM and 1 PM on Mondays and Fridays. Contact Diann at [email protected].

We are hiring for the position of a Community Integration Specialist who will work with people with disabilities, local organizations, and the community at large. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for either a part or full time position. http://ow.ly/MK0z30rQUXT

What is AgrAbility Virginia? AgrAbility Virginia is a USDA NIFA program assisting farmers and farm workers with disability, illness, injury, or impairment to continue working safely and efficiently. http://ow.ly/gP0830rQUXS

home AgrAbility Virginia promotes safety, wellness, and accessibility on the farm through education, rehabilitative services, and assistive technology. AgrAbility Virginia services are funded through USDA NIFA and free to Virginians.

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities today! Donate to provide independent living services to adults and children with disabilities. http://ow.ly/9G2J30rQUXR

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities today! Donate to provide independent living services to adults and children with disabilities. Two men with disabilities now are living on their own, with supports, thanks to the disAbility Resource-Center (dRC). A thirty-one year old man who was very scared to move from his parents' home now stays two to....

Beginning September 9, dRC will be hosting weekly workshops that are designed for adults, age 18 and up, with ongoing health problems such as diabetes, depression, heart or lung disease, obesity, pain, high blood pressure or cholesterol and more. Accommodations should be requested no later than August 27. To register, contact Tennie Gratz at 540-373-2559.

Bubbles for a Cause! Get you vehicle washed and enjoy burgers & sodas while you wait. Aug. 28, 9am-3pm at Indian Motorcycle, 10151 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg. Proceeds benefit the dRC. Sponsored by the Latin American Motorcycle Association of Fredericksburg. http://ow.ly/rtS530rQUXQ

Do you enjoy walking in downtown Fredericksburg? It is a pretty city, but people using wheelchairs and walkers can have a difficult time navigating due to the tables & chairs, sandwich boards, and merchandise in the path or travel. If you see this, ask the business to please help to make our city accessible for all and/or call our Advocacy Director, Deborah Lately at [email protected] or reach her at 540-373-2559.

"I have not walked in over three months. This place (the Equipment Connection) has saved me and my sanity. Please give these folks the praise they deserve." Our free adaptive medical equipment for people with disabilities offers immediate support. Equipment Connection is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM at 1503 Princess Anne Street. http://ow.ly/M8Eb30rQUXO

Care providers for people with disabilities is at a critical low. There are jobs, but no people. Contact your VA General Assembly representative and let them know this is not acceptable! http://ow.ly/vHt430rQUXN

Who's My Legislator?

Do you enjoy helping others? Become a personal care aide for someone with a disability! You can put your name on the dRC Personal Attendant List by filling out the PAS form on our website. There are no specific qualifications beyond a genuine interest in helping and supporting someone with disabilities. The individual that hires you will train you to their needs. http://ow.ly/94xC30rQUXM

"The dRC is a great community organization, and is doing work for a community that not many others can or will. We support the work they are doing and every little bit counts. Please join me by contributing today." Join Lorraine in her support for our disAbility Resource Center. And save the date for our Bubbles for a Cause on August 28th at Indian Motorcycle of Fredericksburg from 9 AM to 3 PM. http://ow.ly/TL5030rQUXL

disAbility Resource Center - Bubbles for a Cause, organized by LAMA Fredericksburg We, the Latin American Motorcycle Association Fredericksbur… LAMA Fredericksburg needs your support for disAbility Resource Center - Bubbles for a Cause

Do you like to work with people with disabilities, local organizations, and the community at large? We are hiring a Community Integration Specialist who will have an interest in removing barriers to full inclusion and an interest in educating the community on disability issues. http://ow.ly/litY30rQUXK

Do you enjoy walking in downtown Fredericksburg? It is a pretty city, but people using wheelchairs and walkers can have a difficult time navigating due to the tables & chairs, sandwich boards, and merchandise in the path or travel. If you see this, ask the business to please help to make our city accessible for all and/or call our Advocacy Director, Deborah Lately at 540-373-2559.

Would you know what to do if you felt unsafe? Let our Community Integration Specialist, Grace Marshall, review safety protocols to follow when you are at home or out in the community. http://ow.ly/dgNi30rQUXJ

Live Life Your Way Series: "Safety Awareness" Click this link https://form.jotform.com/202515667936160 to complete a short survey to let us know how we are doing. We love your feedback! Would you know ...

In the last video segment with Kim and Debe, you took a virtual tour of the dRC's recently remodeled kitchen and reviewed accessible kitchen tools. Today we're going to make baking easy by showing you how to prepare 3 delicious items we're sure you'll enjoy! And you only need 2 ingredients to make the dough. Tune in now. http://ow.ly/JTeJ30rQUXI

Live Life Your Way Series: "Baking Made Easy - Cooking with the dRC" Click this link https://form.jotform.com/202515667936160 to complete a short survey to let us know how we are doing. We love your feedback! In the last vide...

Give back the gift of sound. Donate old hearing aids to dRC's Give Back Sound program. Donations accepted at the dRC and across the town where you find the blue Giving Back Sound boxes. Contact Diann Drew at [email protected]. http://ow.ly/PmWX30rQUXH

Give Back Sound Program - disAbility Resource Center Give the gift of sound. Donate old hearing aids to dRC’s Give Back Sound Program. Donations accepted at the dRC and across town where you find the blue Giving Back Sound boxes (audiologists, assisted living facilities, and more). Contact Diann Drew at [email protected] for more details.

Traveling on the bus is a major concern for many people with disabilities. Not all bus stops are built alike and the many of them are not accessible and not ADA compliant. According to Aidan Quirke, Deputy Director for FRED Transit, bus stops should be located on a continuous sidewalk and have five feet of even pad space to the side and front of a bench. http://ow.ly/uzB930rQUXG

FAMPO and dRC Panel Discussion: Developing an Equitable Transportation System Director of Advocacy, Deborah Lately, joins Stacy Feindt, Public Involvement and Title VI Coordinator with FAMPO to lead a virtual panel discussion with deci...

Diversity and inclusion are about giving value to every human being, no matter our differences. Join the dRC team as a Community Integration Specialist and help us to remove barriers to full inclusion while educating the community on disability issues. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. http://ow.ly/9bfP30rQUXF