Resources

Connecting you to organizations that may help guide your journey

We’re dedicated to helping our clients develop deeper understandings of themselves and the various situations they face – both at home and in their social environments.

Focusing on plain language, clear imagery and easily understood communication, our resources can be a valuable set of tools for helping clients be better prepared for events and activities that may previously have caused stress, anxiety, or reluctance.

Richmond Area Community Services Boards

Developmental Disability Services for County residents, including services coordination.

Chesterfield County CSB

Services for Chesterfield County residents.

Visit the Chesterfield County CSB

District 19 CSB

Services Coordination for residents citizens of the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, and Petersburg, and the counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex.

Visit the District 19 CSB

Hanover County CSB

Services for Hanover County residents.

Visit the Hanover County CSB

Henrico County CSB

Services for Henrico County residents.

Visit the Henrico County CSB

Richmond Area Services

Autism Society Central VA (ASCV)

ASCV provides services, advocacy, and support to improve the lives of all affected by autism by maximizing self-sufficiency, independence, and quality of life.

Visit ASCV

CHoR AT Program

Children’s Hospital of Richmond’s Assistive Technology (AT) Program is one of few comprehensive AT programs in Central Virginia. The program provides AT evaluations, equipment and training to people of all ages, enabling children and adults with disabilities to function more independently.

Learn more about the CHoR AT Program

Richmond ARC

ARC promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Visit the Richmond ARC

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

The Richmond BHA provides Developmental Disability Services for Richmond City residents, including services coordination.

Visit the Richmond BHA

VCU Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE)

VCU Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE) improves services and supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by promoting the implementation of research-based practices in schools and the community through training, technical assistance, research, and collaboration.

Visit the VCU-ACE

Virginia Area Services

VA Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

VBPD works to promote and guide public policy changes and create opportunities for new approaches in our service delivery systems.

Visit VBPD

Virginia DARS

Employment services and resources for individuals with disabilities.

Visit Virginia DARS

Virginia Tash

Virginia TASH aims to unite individuals from across the Commonwealth who believe in the dream that people who experience significant disabilities can become valued, contributing members of their schools and communities.

Visit Virginia TASH

We know that supporting a person with complex needs is not easy. We are non-judgmental and want to partner with you to help make life easier for everyone.

The Branches Team

Printable Items

1-5 Behavior Scale

A chart that helps you identify your emotions ranging from happy to out of control.

Download the Behavior Scale

First Day of School

A social narrative to help you say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year.

Download the First Day of School PDF

Human Rights Book

An easily understandable guide to understanding your own basic human rights.

Download the Human Rights Book

My Life Book

A planning guide to help you plan your life based on your interests, hopes and dreams.

Download the My Life Book PDF

Thunderstorm Story

Our most popular social narrative helps you feel better when there is a thunderstorm.

Download the Thunderstorm Story

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