Accessibility Resources

Check out the sections below to learn more about Accessibility Resources:

  • Writing Resources
  • Reading Resources
  • Studying Resources
  • Resources for Navigating College

    Navigating College with Disabilities: An Essential Guide  

  • Disability-Specific Resources

    Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 

    CHADD, a leading non-profit organization for children and adults with ADHD. http://www.chadd.org/ 

    Study tips and strategies just for those with ADHD: Snappywords.com ADHD Study Tips 

    Blindness and Visual Impairment 

    The American Council of the Blind http://www.acb.org/ 

    Deafness 

    College and Career Programs for Deaf Students http://www.gallaudet.edu 

    Learning Disabilities 

    LD Online, information for children and adults with LD. http://www.ldonline.org/ 

  • Community Resources

    The Assessment Center at Virginia Baptist Hospital 
    1900 Tate Springs Rd. 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    1-800-947-5442 

    Bus Transportation 
    Disabled Van Service & Danville Transit Service Information 
    434-799-5144 

    Center for Behavioral Health 
    Halifax Regional Health Center 
    504 Wilborn Ave 
    South Boston, VA 
    1-800-535-8332 

    College Students with Visual Impairments 
    http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/ - technology and resources to help students with visual disabilities earn degrees 

    Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services 
    245 Hairston St. 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-799-0456 

    Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services 
    Danville/Pittsylvania County Office 
    211 Nor-Dan Dr., Suite 1055 
    Danville, VA 24540 
    434-549-8210 

    Department of Rehabilitation Services 
    Halifax County Office 
    2506 Houghton Ave. 
    South Boston, VA 24592 
    434-572-8064 
    800-552-5019 

    Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
    1351 Hershberger Rd., N.W. 
    Roanoke, VA 24012 
    540-561-7475 

    Department of Veterans Affairs (Federal) 
    Danville Community Based Out Patient Clinic 
    705 Piney Forest Rd 
    Danville, VA 24540 
    434-710-4210 

    Virginia Department of Veteran Services (State) 
    139A Deer Run Rd. 
    Danville, VA 24540 
    434-836-8447 
    Nicole.Crews@dvs.virginia.gov 

    Veterans Affairs at DCC 
    Mr. Dewey Lowery - Veteran's Programs Counselor 
    DCC - Wyatt Building 
    434-797-8506 
      

    Free Clinic of Danville 
    133 Ridge St. 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-799-6737 

    PATHS Community Medical Center 
    705 Main St. 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-791-4122 

    Piedmont Independent Living Center 
    1045 Main St., Suite 2 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-797-2530 

    Lynchburg Area:  Jefferson & Associates 
    3712 Old Forest Rd., Suite 500 
    Lynchburg, VA 
    434-385-0744 

    United Way - volunteer opportunities 
    308 Craighead St., Suite 104 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-792-3700 

    Virginia Assistive Technology Services (VATS) 
    800-435-8490 
    800-552-5019 (Richmond Office) 
    804-662-9990 

    Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
    1602 Rolling Hills Drive 
    Richmond, VA 23229 
    800-552-7917 
    804-325-1290 (VP) 

    Job Accommodation Network (JAN) 
    800-526-7234 

    Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) 
    City of Danville and Pittsylvania County 
    Danville, Halifax, Pittsylvania County Office 
    434-710-2174 

    Virginia Department of Health – Danville 
    326 Taylor Dr. 
    Danville, VA 24541 
    434-799-5190 

Contacts

Lauren  McCray

Lauren McCray

Coordinator of Student Life, Title IX, and Accessibility