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The following resource list contains the names, addresses and telephone numbers of businesses and agencies that provide services that may benefit you.  Insight Enterprises, Inc., Peninsula Center for Independent Living, does not endorse any of these agencies, except our own.  Insight Enterprises, Inc., Peninsula Center forIndependent Living is not responsible for any actions or lack of action that occurs when using these agency’s

or business’ services.

 

Adaptive Devices/Equipment

 

American Bible Society

PO Box 2854

Tulsa, OK 74101

(800) 322-4253

This company sells Bibles printed in Braille (limited quantity), large print Bibles, Bibles on cassette, and Bibles on video tape.

 

American Ramps

202 W. First St.

South Boston, MA 02127

(800)649-5215

This company builds and sells steel wheelchair ramps.

 

Ann Morris Enterprises

551 Hosner Mountain Rd

Stormville, NY 12582

(800)454-3175

sales@annmorris.com

This company sells a variety of mail order products, for blind and visually impaired individuals, that help aide in 

living independently.

Website:

 

Charlton’s Mobility Center

1911 Rt 17

Yorktown, VA 23693

(757)595-4405

This company sells a variety of mobility products, install lifts, ramps, and other products that aide in mobility.

Website:

 

Freedom Scientific

11800 31st Ct. North

St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805

(800)444-4443

This company sells a variety of computer software, hardware for the blind and visually impaired.

Website:   www.freedomscientific.com

 

Maxi Aide

42 Executive Blvd.

Farmingdale, NY 11735

(800)522-6294 (631)752-0738(TDD)

This company sales adaptive equipment for those with special needs.

Website:

 

Par adapt Equipment Services INC.

1927 E. Pembroke Ave.

Hampton, VA 23663

(757)722-7700

This company rents, builds, and sells wheelchairs. They also install lifts, hand rails, and other modifications to 

vans for disabled individuals.

Website:

 

Van House of Hampton

2002 E. Pembroke Ave.

Hampton, VA 23664

(757) 851-8000

This company sells mobility products (i.e. stair lifts, scooters, loaders), accessories, van equipment and adapter equipment.

Website:

 

Churches

 

West Hampton Baptist Church

Hearing-Deaf Ministry

631 Aberdeen Rd.

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)826-5772

This Ministry provides classes and worship services for the deaf community. They offer beginning to advanced sign 

interpretation classes for all ages. They also provide other services which include: community education, outreach programs,

 and group worship.

 

Clinics

These health agencies provide a wide variety of services, please call to see what services are provided.

 

City of Hampton Health Department

3130 Victoria Blvd

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)727-1172

 

Lackey Free Family Medical Clinic

(757)886-0608

This clinic is opened Mondays 9a.m. to 11a.m. and Thursdays 5:30p.m to 8p.m. .

 

Peninsula Christian Free Clinic

5100 Marshall Ave

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)380-0288

This clinic is opened every Thursday evening from 6p.m to 8p.m., and every second Saturday of each month from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m. .

 

Peninsula Institute for Community Health (PICH)

PICH At Stone brook PICH at 48th 

15425h Warwick Blvd 

Newport News, VA, 23608

 

PICH at 48th

4714 Marshall Ave

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)380-8709

 

Computers

 

Hampton Roads Coalition for People with Disabilities

P.O. Box 12951

Norfolk, VA 23541

(757)461-8007

This agency provides assistance with acquiring restored computers at a reduced price.

 

KidTech INC.

54 Old Hampton Lane

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)723-3247

This agency offers computer classes for children and senior citizens.

 

Credit Counseling

 

Consumer Credit Counseling

728 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Ste. A

Newport News, VA 23606

(757)825-2227

This company offers a debt management program that assist individuals in paying off unsecured debt.

 

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hampton Roads

2021 Cunningham Dr. Ste 400

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)826-2227

This company offers a debt management program that assist individuals in paying off unsecured debt.

 

Daycare

 

Child and Family Connections

312 Waller Mill Rd. Ste 500

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)229-7940

This agency offers referrals for childcare providers, and daycare certifications.

 

Child Development Resource (CDR)

150 Point of Woods Rd

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757)566-3300

This agency offers services for children and their families, and training for Early Childhood Professionals throughout the nation.

 

Disabilities Service Providers

 

The Arc of Greater Williamsburg

1769 Jamestown Road

9Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)229-3535

This agency offers recreational and educational programs that promote increased self sufficiency of people with mental retardation.

 

The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula

Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Regional Center

51 Battle Rd

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)896-8429

This agency offers parent counseling and advocacy, rehabilitation and training of the disabled, early prevention and intervention for children,

recreation and social activities.

 

Arthritis Foundation Virginia Chapter-Hampton Roads

900 Commonwealth Place Ste 101

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757)420-4638

This agency provides services for arthritis patients and their families including, information and referral, education, Arthritis Aquatics Program, 

support groups, and loan services for medical equipment.

 

Colonial Services Board

1524 Merrimac Trail, Ste A

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)220-3200

This agency provides administration and coordination of community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse.

 

Contact Peninsula

P.O. Box 1006

6901 Huntington Ave

Newport News, VA 23601

(757)245-4395 *24 hr hotline

This agency provides a 24hr hotline that helps people with problems. It provides crisis intervention, sexual abuse counseling services, 

face to face counseling. This agency can also provide daily communication to those in need of daily contact.

 

Disability Services Board, Peninsula

Board of Supervisors

P.O. Box 532

Yorktown, VA 23690

The Board provides input to state agencies on the service needs and priorities of people with disabilities.

 

Easter Seals of Virginia

9291 Laurel Grove Rd

Richmond, VA 23227

(800)365-1656 (800)221-6827(TTY)

This agency offers Speech language therapy, evaluations, and equipment loans

 

Greater Peninsula Care Foundation

334 Main St

Newport News, VA 23601

(757)591-0971

This agency offers assistance/educational information for those individuals, living with HIV or AIDS, their families and friends.

 

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

2712 Washington Ave

2nd Floor

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)380-9172

This agency offers planning, administration, and development for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse. 

It also provides case management and information and referral services.

 

Insight Enterprises, INC.

Peninsula Center for Independent Living

2021-A Cunningham Dr, Ste 2

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)827-0275 (757)827-8800 TDD

Insight Enterprises Inc., Peninsula Center for Independent Living, believes that people with disabilities should play a major role 

in deciding their future. The Center works on behalf of its participants as an advocate in resolving complaints in the areas of housing,

employment, education, and community programs. The Center also provides peer counseling, group counseling, independent living skills 

training, employment counseling, and information and referrals. The Center coordinates the consumer directed personal assistance waiver, 

developmental disabilities waiver, the stat personal assistance services waiver, and facilitates the mental retardation waiver.

Website:  www.iepcil.org

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association-Tidewater/Peninsula Chapter

6325 North Center Dr. Ste 110

Norfolk, VA 23502

(757)461-0177

This agency offers a comprehensive health program for over 40 neuromuscular diseases. It also offers public health education and research.

 

National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation- Hampton Roads Chapter

405 South Parliament Dr Ste. 105

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(757) 490- 9627

This agency offers support groups for those living with MS and their families. It also offers equipment loans, monthly newsletters, short term

 counseling and professional referrals. This agency also offers education about MS to participants, their families, and the community.

Paralyzed Veterans Of America

National Service Office

Hampton VAMC

Building 137, SCI Dining Room

Hampton, VA 23667

(757)722-1018

This agency assists paralyzed veterans and their dependents with their VA benefits.

Peninsula Agency on Aging Inc.

739 Thimble Shoals

Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 873-0541

This agency assist older individuals(60 and over) in locating community resources. The Agency also offers educational and recreational 

programs, advocacy, employment services, information and referral, telephone reassurance, and Outreach Services.

 

Peoples Place

111 Warwick Ct

Williamsburg, VA

(757)253- 4382

This agency offers a daily support service for individuals with mental disabilities providing job training, socialization, and recreational support.

 

Riverside Adult Care

1010 Old Denbigh Blvd

Newport News, VA 23602

(757)875-2032

 

3435 John Tyler Hwy

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)865-5305

This agency offers a welcome respite for families of adults who may need supervision during the day. They offer assistance with personal care,

supervised activities, and a comprehensive activity program.

 

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute

245 Chesapeake Ave

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)928-8000

This agency provides physical rehabilitation services to individuals that suffer from debilitating illnesses or injuries.

 

United Cerebral Palsy Associations

1660 L St. NW, Ste 700

Washington, DC 20036-5602

(800)872-5827 (202)973-7197(TTY)

This agency helps children and adults living with cerebral palsy by offering assertive technology training, early intervention programs, individual 

and family support groups, advocacy and information and referral.

 

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

Ninth Street Office Building

202 North 9th Street, 9th floor

Richmond, VA 23219

(800)846-4464(V/TTY)

This agency serves as a voice for people with developmental disabilities by addressing their needs, by way of the Developmental Disabilities

Planning Council. The Council advises the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, and the Governor on issues that are related to people 

with disabilities in Virginia.

Virginia Department for the Aging

1600 Forest Ave.

Richmond, VA 23229

(800)552-3402 (800)552-5019(TTY)

This agency helps older Virginians find the information and services they need to lead independent lives, by working with local Area Agencies 

on Aging.

 

Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

397 Azalea Ave

Richmond, VA 23227

(800)622-2155(V/TTY)

This agency provides vocational evaluation, training, job development, placement, and follow-up services to assist participants in obtaining 

paid employment in the public and private sectors. This agency also helps those individuals that are blind or have a vision impairment with 

acquiring the skills they need to live independently(i.e. home management, Braille and other communication skills, mobility). The department

 also collaborates with schools to assist in the education of blind, deaf blind or visually impaired students.

 

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ratcliffe Building

1602 Rolling Hills Dr Ste. 203

Richmond, VA 23229

(800)552-7917(V/TTY)

This agency provides training to individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing their families, employers and agencies that provide services to

 those who live with a hearing loss. The Department provides information and referrals on sign language classes, support services and 

technical equipment that aid in communication. The Department also conducts workshops that deal with a wide variety of issues, such as: 

coping with hearing loss, increasing sign language skills, and technology and assertive listening devices.

 

Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services

303 Butler Farm Rd Ste. 105

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)865-4863

 

2225 South Henry St. Ste. U2

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)253-4817

 

8004 Franklin Farms Dr.

P.O. Box K300

Richmond, VA 23288

(800)552-5019  (800)464-9950(TTY)

This agency offers assistance to individuals with a disability or emotional problems through adjustment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, 

vocational training and evaluation, and job placement assistance.

 

Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy

Ninth Street Office Building

202 North 9th Street, 9th floor

Richmond, VA 23219

(800)552-3962(V-TTY)

 

287 Independence Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Richmond, VA 23219

(800)-552-3962(V-TTY)

This agency helps with disability related problems such as abuse, neglect and discrimination. VOPA investigates complaints, 

provides advocacy and legal representation.

 

Williams Self Help for the Hard of Hearing

P.O. Box 875

Williamsburg, VA 23187

(757)229-2372(TTY)

WISHH opens the world of communication for with a hearing loss through education, information, advocacy, support, and promoting, self help.

This chapter meets at 10:30a.m. on the second Saturday of each month (except July and August), at the James City County Library on Croaker Rd, 

in Williamsburg, VA.

 

Education

 

Hampton City Schools Department of Special Education

1 Franklin St

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)727-2400

 

New Horizons Technical Center

520 Butler Rd

Hampton, VA, 23666

(757) 766-1100

 

13400 Woodside Lane

Hampton, VA, 23608

(757)874-4444

New Horizons offers vocational and technical training to high school and adult students living on the Peninsula. 

Fees vary call for more info.

 

Newport News City Schools Department of Special Education

12465 Warwick Blvd

Newport News, VA 23606

(757)591-4613

 

Partnership for People with Disabilities

700 E. Franklin St.

10th Floor

P.O. Box 843020

Richmond, VA 23284

(804)828-3876 (800)828-1120(TDD relay)

This agency is offered through Virginia Commonwealth University. Partnership for People with Disabilities provides professional development 

and training to individuals with disabilities.

 

Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind at Hampton

700 Shell Rd

Hampton, VA 23661

(757) 247-2050 (V/TDD)

Virginia School for Deaf and Blind offers residential and day educational and training programs for blind or deaf children up to the age of 21.

 

Emergency Assistance

 

Denbigh United Christian Outreach (DUCO)

38 Hoops Rd.

Newport News, VA 23602

(757)877-9079

This agency offers emergency financial assistance, food assistance.

 

Fish Inc.

312 Waller Mill Rd. Ste 800

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)220-9379

This agency offers emergency assistance with: clothing, food, furniture, financial assistance, and transportation.

 

Grove Christian Outreach Center

39 Judy Dr.

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)887-1100

This agency offers emergency food and utility assistance.

 

Newport News Living Interfaith Network (LINK)

10413 Warwick Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23601

(757) 595-1953

This agency offers emergency financial, food, education and transportation assistance. This agency also provides information and referrals.

 

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Homeless Intervention Program (HIP)

5248 Old Town Rd. Ste.10

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757)220-1272

This agency offers temporary financial assistance for rent and mortgage due to unavoidable circumstances (illness, death, disability, layoff). 

It also assist the homeless with finding a place to stay.

 

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

100 Harpersville Rd

Newport News, VA 23601

(757)599-3950

This agency assists Newport News residents with emergency Food assistance (must be referred by First Call), and financial assistance.

 

Salvation Army

1033 Big Bethel Rd.

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)838-4875

This agency offers emergency financial assistance, clothes and food.

 

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula

739 Thimble Shoals Blvd Ste 400

Newport New, VA 23606

(757)873-9328

First Call Information and Referral

(757)594-INFO(4363)

First Call offers a link to community human service organizations, by providing information and referrals

 

Housing (Apartments)

 

Hampton

 

Addison at Hampton

2 Wyndham Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

(888)342-9831

 

Berkley Village/ George’s Realty

6161 Jefferson Ave.

Newport News, VA 23605

(757)826-5175

*Rent based on income

^Accessible Apartments

 

Century Plaza

135 Lassiter Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)826-5175

Contact Georges Reality

*Rent based on income

 

Cordoba Apartments

100 Spanish Trail

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)722-1211

 

Foxcroft 1 Apartments

263-D Clemwood Parkway

Hampton, VA 23669

(866)253-0538

 

Fox Hill Apartments

313 A Silver Isles Blvd

Hampton, VA 23664

(757)850-0924

 

Hampton Center

6001 Terrell Lane

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)827-5770

^Accessible Apartments

 

Horizon Plaza

615-A Michigan Dr

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)723-8737

*Rent based on income

 

Kecoughtan Court Apartments

121 Kecoughtan Rd

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)247-1723

 

Langley Square Apartments

130 Doolittle Rd

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)722-4894

*Rent based on income

^Accessible Apartments

 

Tidewater Senior Apartments

4616 Queen St

Hampton, VA 23669

(757)265-1472

(Senior Living)

^Accessible Apartments

 

Newport News

 

Admiral Pointe

201 B 73rd St

Newport News, VA 23607

(866)253-0545

*Income restricted

^Accessible Apartments

 

Aqua Vista Apartments

646 Aqua Vista Dr

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)247-0312

*Rent based on income

^Accessible Apartments

 

Christian Village of Eastern Virginia

600 Arbor Court

Newport News, VA

(757)599-6610

(Senior Living)

*Rent based on income

 

City Line Apartments

155-A Mytilene Dr

Newport News, VA 23605

(757)838-5553

*Rent based on income

 

Great Oaks/Phoenix Village

1 Great Oaks Circle, A-33

Newport News, VA 23606

(757)599-0395

*Rent based on income

^Accessible Apartments

 

Jefferson Point

128 Jefferson Point Lane

Newport News, VA 23602

(757)249-1850

^Accessible Apartments

 

On The Square

3100 William Styron Square North

Newport News, VA 23606

(866)253-1511

^Accessible Apartments(1)

 

Walker Village

2325 Madison Ave

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)247-0303

*Rent based on income

 

Wellesley Woods

600 Huntgate Circle

Newport News, VA 23606

(866) 253-1517

^Accessible Apartments

 

Williamsburg

 

Lafayette Village Apartments

121 Lafayette Blvd

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757)565-4710

*Rent based on income

^Accessible Apartments

 

Monticello at Powhatan

3500 Carriage House Way

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757)220-0444

^Accessible Apartments

 

Rolling Meadows

4906 Grand Strand Dr

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(866)253-3439

^Accessible Apartments

 

Stonegate

53 Mal Mae Ct

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(866)253-3440

 

Village of Woodshire

159 Merrimack Trail

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)229-6050

 

Interpreter Services

 

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Ratcliffe Building

1602 Rolling Hills Dr Ste. 203

Richmond, VA 23229

(800)552-7917(V/TTY)

The Department provides information and referrals on sign language classes, interpreter, support services and technical equipment that aid 

in communication.

 

Shelter

 

Avalon Center for Women and Children

P.O. Box 1079

Williamsburg, VA 23187

(757)258-5051

This agency offers shelter for battered women and their children, assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, women’s 

support groups, child sexual abuse prevention programs, and information and referral.

 

Friends of the Homeless

1600- 27th St

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)928-0012

This agency provides 30-45 days of food and shelter to families and single women. Clients must be referred by a Social Service agency or Home base.

 

Peninsula Rescue Mission Inc.

3700 Huntington Ave

P.O. Box 377

Newport News, VA 23607

Information line (757)380-6910 (757)380-6909

This agency offers shelter for homeless men, women and children. It also offers counseling, limited emergency services in food and furniture.

 

Shopping Assistance

 

No Time 4 Shopping

P.O. Box 1454

Wythe Station

Hampton, VA 23661

(757) 723-1544

www.notime4shopping.com

This company offers personalized services which range from: grocery shopping, laundry pickup and delivery, errand running, and moving.

 

Social Services

 

Hampton Social Services

1320 LaSalle Ave.

P.O. Box 9346 or PO Box 9347

Hampton, VA 23670

(757)727-1800

 

James City County Department of Social Services

5249 Old Towne Rd

Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757)259-3100

 

Newport News Department of Social Services

6060 Jefferson Ave

Newport News, VA, 23605

(757)-926-6300

 

Denbigh

Municipal Annex

368 DeShazor Dr

Newport News, VA 23602

(757)886-7800

 

Williamsburg Social Services

401 Lafayette St

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757)220-6161

 

York-Poquoson Social Services

301 Godwin Neck Rd

P.O. Drawer 917

Yorktown, VA 23692

(757)890-3787

 

Transportation

 

Aviation Consumer Protection Division

U.S. Department of Transportation

400 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20590

 

Air Travelers with Disability Hotline

(800)778-4838 (800)455-9880(TTY)

This hotline can assist air travelers with disabilities in solving real time or upcoming issues with air carriers. The hotline provider callers with 

information about the rights of air travelers with disabilities.

 

Bay Transit

1977 A Ste 6

John Clayton Memorial Hwy

Glouster, VA 23061

(804)693-6977

*lift equipped vehicles

 

First Transportation

P.O. Box 2132

Yorktown, VA 23692

(757) 875-1055

*lift equipped vehicles

 

Hampton Roads Transit(HRT)

3400 Victoria Boulevard

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)222-6600

 

Handi-Ride

Minibus Company of Hampton Roads

707A Howmet Dr

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)722-3333

*lift equipped vehicles

 

Logistic Care

Regional Contact Region 4-Norfolk)

Mavis Cowan, Regional Manager

6350 Center Dr Ste 217

Norfolk, VA 23502

(757)466-3326 x611

(866)386-8331(reservations)

(866)966-3326(where’s my ride)

*lift equipped vehicles

 

Mar-Mac Transportation

9084 John Clayton Memorial Hwy

Glouster, VA 23061

(804) 694-8148

*lift equipped vehicles

 

Med Tran

Peninsula Agency on Aging

739 Thimble Shoals

Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 873-0541

 

North End Cab

4124 Jefferson Ave

Newport News, VA 23607

(757)244-4444

 

Quality First Medical Transportation

424 Alleghany Rd

Hampton, VA 23661

(757)728-9181

 

Statewide Transportation Service

28 Janet Dr

Hampton, VA 23666

(757)827-9931

*lift equipped vehicles

 

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