Plan supports with local knowledge

These Richmond-area tools expand on Joshua's consulting services so adults, families, and care teams can plan, document, and collaborate with confidence. In-person therapeutic consults are available across the greater Richmond metro area, while secure telehealth sessions extend support throughout Virginia. Use the filters below to locate community partners, waiver guidance, onboarding checklists, and peer-led learning spaces that complement 12VAC30-122-550 therapeutic consultation goals.

Community navigation & advocacy

Start with trusted Richmond-area partners who can help organize services, answer waiver questions, and connect you with peer advocates across the region.

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Regional navigation hubs

Family & self-advocacy training

  • VCU Autism Center for Excellence

    Richmond-based training hub offering adult services webinars, coaching materials, and professional communities of practice.

  • Center for Family Involvement resource library

    The Center for Family Involvement housed at the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University recommends these state and regional resources for people with disabilities and their families.

Waiver Readiness & Documentation Toolkit

Plan waiver services with confidence

Document progress with confidence

Employment & independent living

Build sustainable routines with Richmond partners who support skill development, job placement, and day-to-day independence.

Employment & education pathways

  • Next Move Program

    Richmond-based nonprofit offering internship academies with partner employers such as Bon Secours and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

  • ACE-IT in College at VCU

    Inclusive higher education program on VCU's Monroe Park Campus providing academic coaches, employment internships, and peer mentors.

  • Virginia DARS Richmond office

    Vocational rehabilitation counselors coordinating funding, assistive technology, and benefits counseling alongside care teams.

Workforce partners & coaching

  • SOAR365 Adult Day & Workforce Services

    Skill building, paid work crews, and supported employment coaching at Camp Baker and Saunders Avenue campuses.

  • The Choice Group

    Richmond-based supported employment provider partnering with behavior analysts to align job coaching plans and data collection.

Independent living & transportation

  • GRTC CARE Paratransit

    Shared-ride ADA paratransit covering Richmond and Henrico with travel training support for new riders.

  • RideFinders Travel Training

    One-to-one coaching on bus routes, commuter options, and safety planning for adults increasing independent mobility.

  • Ride Connection by Senior Connections

    Mobility management for Central Virginia offering travel training, volunteer driver referrals, and paratransit eligibility coaching for adults with disabilities.

  • ABLEnow Virginia

    State-sponsored ABLE accounts with online tools that support budgeting for transportation, employment, and community living goals.

Health & sensory supports

Telehealth & appointment prep

Sensory regulation & therapy

  • VCU-ACE visual supports guide

    Overview of schedules, checklists, pictures, and AAC tools that give autistic adults concrete cues for routines, transitions, and independent communication.

  • SOAR365 sensory integration clinic

    Occupational therapists providing sensory profiles, equipment recommendations, and home program coaching.

  • The Sensory Spot RVA

    Private sensory gym in Midlothian offering adult appointments, equipment rentals, and regulation consultations.

  • Sheltering Arms Institute

    Outpatient sensory integration and rehabilitation services supporting mobility, balance, and interoceptive awareness.

Recreation & community life

Explore sensory-friendly experiences and social clubs that help autistic adults stay active, creative, and connected in the Richmond area.

Community calendars & clubs

Need something not listed?

Share new resources, accessibility feedback, or collaboration requests so we can keep this guide current. Email tc@joshuafarrow.com or call (571) 295-8412.

For crisis support, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or dial 911 for emergencies. Richmond Behavioral Health Authority's 24/7 crisis line is (804) 377-1600.

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