Local Organizations
Center for family involvement
The Center for Family Involvement works with families to increase their skills as advocates, mentors and leaders so that families, children and young adults with disabilities can lead the lives they want.
JP Jumpers foundation ,inc
Their mission is to provide support for those affected by special needs through tangible assistance, public awareness, education and partnering with other organizations. The JP JumPers Foundation was founded by Pam Mines six years after her son JP was diagnosed with Autism. Recognizing the need to not only financially support the Special Needs Community, but also increase an awareness of this population, Pam decided to start her own non-profit organization.
Moms in motion
Their mission is to provide Service Facilitation for people approved for Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers (CCC Plus, CL & FIS, EPSDT program). They seek to enhance the quality of life for all the people they serve and their families by providing resources and information, engaging in advocacy through community- and state-wide networks, and by assisting people in navigating the waiver world’s constant changes.
ronald mcdonald house charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Richmond (RMHC Richmond) is an independent, non-profit chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities. They provide a “home-away-from-home” for families with children receiving care at local area hospitals throughout the Richmond region.
this ability
The Mission of ThisABILITY is to offer support and encouragement to families who have or are expecting children with special needs, to ensure they have the Resources and Information they need available to them, to Educate and Advocate, and to create Awareness and Acceptance.
Diagnosis-Specific Organizations
THE ALS ASSOCIATION
The ALS Association covers all the bases — research, community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
autism society
The Autism Society supports individuals and families with autism by providing advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels .
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF GREATER RICHMOND
The DSAGR seeks to educate, engage, and empower individuals and families with Down Syndrome.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Families are at the heart of MDA's mission. A caring and concerned group of families started MDA in 1950, and they continue to relentlessly pursue their promise to free families from the life-threatening effects of muscular dystrophy and muscle-debilitating diseases today.
National multiple sclerosis society
Seeks to serve those impacted by MS through education, research, advocacy for high quality healthcare. According to their mission, people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
United Spinal Association of VA
Their mission is to support and provide resources to people with spinal cord injuries/disorders and assist them in achieving their highest level of health, independence and quality of life.
Richmond autism integration network
RAIN passionately serves children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related developmental disabilities by providing autism services