Includes Northern Virginia and the State of Maryland. Specializes in children ages 3 to 22. Northern Virginia Association of the Deaf Serves the deaf and promotes their unique needs in legislative, communication, health, research, and rehabilitation. Fights discrimination in every aspect of deaf life. Northern Virginia Literacy Council Non-profit educational organization that recruits and trains volunteers to teach adults language skills.
Persons Provides information and referral for deaf and hard of hearing persons and their families.
NRH Research Center Information and research on health, disability, and rehabilitation. Paralyzed Veterans of America Serves veterans with spinal cord injuries or disease, their families, and the professional communities who serve them. Offers a full spectrum of services for individuals with a wide range of disabilities and musculoskeletal problems. President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Works to enhance the employment of persons with disabilities. Project Pursuit Providing opportunities for students and teachers to overcome barriers causing under representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering and mathematics careers.