| Group Name | A Voice for GAP Kids |
| Description | Shares information with students and parents about GAP Kids (Grades 9-11) and educates members of the Virginia General Assembly on the issues that affect GAP Kids. |
| Contact Info | http://www.gapkids.cjb.net and http://www.voiceforgapkids.com;
Tim (tim@voiceforgapkids.com) for students and Linda (linda@voiceforgapkids.com) |
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| Group Name | Autism Network Group |
| Description | for parents of children with medical issues in addition to autism. Each month a parent will be on hand to discuss their personal story and what worked or didn't work for their child and offer information on which medical providers where helpful for them. Meets the last Monday morning of each month at Boychik's Deli in Innsbrook at around 8:45 a.m. |
| Contact Info | For more information contact Heather Elias at HKELIAS@AOL.com or 387-9425 |
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| Group Name | DSI- Parent Connections |
| Description | Support, education, information, on Sensory Integration Dysfunction. |
| Contact Info | 673-5329 or shieldsbs@mindspring.com |
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| Group Name | Eagle’s Nest |
| Description | A faith-based support group for parents of children with special needs; sponsored by Woolridge Road Church; |
| Contact Info | 639-4777 or tburns@woolridgeroad.org |
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| Group Name | GRACE (Greater Richmond Autism Coalition for Equality) |
| Description | Support group for parents or any other person raising or caring for a child with autism or a related pervasive developmental disorder; welcomes individuals with an interest in improving service delivery for children in Eastern Henrico and other underserved communities in the Richmond metro area; meets at First African Baptist Church 2700 Hanes Ave. on the third Friday of each month. The start time is 6:00. Children welcome! |
| Contact Info | Contact Deanna Parker (804) 795-1245 to RSVP. |
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| Group Name | National Autism Association, Virginia Chapter |
| Description | The mission of the Virginia Chapter of the National Autism Association is to advocate, educate, and empower. Meets Sept. 10 and Oct. 8 in the Charlottesville area; 3:00PM until 5:00PM; childcare provided at no charge. |
| Contact Info | For location and more information please contact: Kathy at Kathy@naa-va.org 434-977-4198 |
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| Group Name | Our Daughters with Autism Network |
| Description | Networking group thru email. |
| Contact Info | To contact the group: e-mail Cindygwinn2004@yahoo.com, or visit www.gwinnandassociates.org for additional information. |
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| Group Name | Parents Supporting Parents |
| Description | For families of young children with disabilities and developmental delays; parents can find compassion, solutions, respite, and hope by being with other parents. First Tuesday of every month at the Greater Richmond ARC, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Pizza and childcare provided at no cost. |
| Contact Info | RSVP to 358-1874 |
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| Group Name | Parent to Parent of Virginia |
| Description | |
| Contact Info | Dana Yarbrough (804) 222-1945 (804) 222-3402 Fax E-mail: PTPOFVA@aol.com |
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| Group Name | ROCK (Raising Our Celiac Kids) |
| Description | |
| Contact Info | contact Kathi Rogers At 364-2339 or RogersKathl@aol.com |
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| Group Name | S.N.A.P. (Supporting the Needs of Autistic's Parents) |
| Description | Meeting open to the public. No reservations required. Next meeting October 26th at the Laprada Library on Hull Street Road. |
| Contact Info | Contact Joe Maciejczyk 748- 2070,jmaciejczyk@comcast.net for additional information.
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNAP-chesterfield or
email: SNAP-chesterfield@yahoogroups.com for further information. | |
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| Group Name | Tourettes Syndrome Support Group of Greater Washington |
| Description | Serving Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C |
| Contact Info | Toll free (877) 295-2148 E-mail: tsagw@aol.com Web: http://www.tsagw.org/ |
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| Group Name | Virginia Voices in Action |
| Description | Support Group for parents of children , youth and adults with disabilities. Form lasting friendships with people with disabilities and their families as we support positive change in the community in order to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. |
| Contact Info | (804) 458-0551 E-mail: NDraper17@aol.com Web: www.vavoicesinaction.com |
