Helping people with disabilities live, learn, and thrive in community

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Branches of Life provides practical, human-centered support for individuals, families, and organizations. Our programs help people build skills, navigate systems, access their communities, and get the right guidance at the right time.

12+ years serving individuals and families across Central Virginia.

Waiver services, community programs, and professional development all in one place. Support for individuals, families, and organizations across disability, education, and human services.

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Small-group (1:3) community-based activities led by a Community Life Coach. Adults with disabilities build skills, confidence, and natural connections in everyday places. Participants meet at a central point before outings. Learn more about Community Engagement

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Positive, person-centered behavioral support for individuals and teams. Our PBSFs and BCBA work together to understand what’s underneath the behavior and redesign environments, routines, and supports. We are proficient in early communication development and other non-speaking communication alternatives.

We also support individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, with ASL-informed services available.

A small, collaborative PBSF + BCBA team works together on every case. Learn more about Therapeutic Consultation

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Practical, approachable learning for professionals, supervisors, and caregivers. Includes online courses, live workshops, and two certifications.
  • Positive Behavior Support and Facilitation Training— person-centered support and systems change. This program prepares participants to use Positive Support Facilitator practices and may serve as a pathway toward endorsement and professional practice.
  • Human Services Supervisor Certification (HSSC) — evidence-based leadership and supervision.
  • On-demand trainings + live bespoke workshops. Explore trainings and certifications
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Clear, accessible benefits counseling for people who want to work and need to understand how earnings will affect their benefits. Includes a custom report and virtual review. Referred by DARS. Most WISA services are funded through DARS or related referrals.

We also support people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, with ASL-informed services available.

Learn more about WISA

Who we work with

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Parents & Caregivers
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Neurodivergent Adults
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Direct Support Professionals
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Clinicians
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Educators
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Community & Nonprofit Organizations

We believe support must honor identity, dignity, consent, autonomy, lived experience, cultural differences, and communication diversity. Our work affirms LGBTQIA+ people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and anyone seeking support in a safe, welcoming, and judgement-free space.

How we work

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Discovery: We start with a conversation about what you want, what’s working, and where you’re getting stuck.
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Plan: We outline what services, supports, or approaches make sense and create a plan that fits your goals.
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Implementation: We work alongside you or your team—in the community, at home, in schools, and in organizations.
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Follow-Up: We stay connected, problem-solve together, and adjust supports as things change.
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No pressure — just a chance to talk through what you’re looking for.

Results

“Our daughter is more confident being out around town and has made real connections. Branches of Life changed her world.”

— Family in Chesterfield

“The WISA report helped me understand exactly how working would affect my benefits.”

— Program Participant

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Ready to move forward?

Whether you are a family, a Support Coordinator, a professional, or someone wanting support for yourself, we can help you figure out the next right step.

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Branches of Life | Virginia USA