here are many programs that are available for disabled persons in this country. Their purpose is to help and enable the disabled to live a more normal and productive life. Provided below are a few of the different programs and their contact information.

For Suicidal Individuals

• Region Ten Community Services - (434)-972-1800
• Open House Hotline - (434)-295-8255

For Mentally Retarded Individuals

• Association of Retarded Citizen (ARC) - (434) 977-4002
• Region Ten Community Service Board - (434) 972-1800
• Charlottesville/Albemarle Mental Health Association - (434) 977-4673
• Innisfree Village - (434) 823-5400

Homebound Individuals

• Adult Day Healthcare JABA - (434) 817-2273
http://www.jabacares.org

Paraplegic Individuals

• Department of Neurosurgery, Charlottesville, VA
http://www.neurosurgery.org/

• New Assistive Technology for Passive Standing
http://www.liveabled.com
(Click on Best Products - Wheelchairs - Passive Standing Wheelchair)

Deaf Individuals

• Department of Rehabilitative Services
600E. Water Street, Suite E
Charlottesville, VA 22902

• Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - (434) 296-5621
Contact: Karla Lesher
Email: lesherkj@drs.state.va.us

Individuals with AIDS

• The Thomas Jefferson Health Department - (434) 972-6269
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/lhd/tj/

Individuals with Speech Impediments

• Human Services for Stuttering
• National Center for Stuttering - (800) 221-2483
• National Stuttering Association - (800) 364-1677