Virginia Action Groups
Autism Action Groups are initiated, developed and supported by Commonwealth Autism Service. Group participants include self-advocates, family members, educators, private and public service providers, and other concerned individuals. Developed to help maximize “value added” autism services by bringing together local providers, the Autism Action Groups in Virginia consist of members from local communities who have a desire to actively and collaboratively work toward providing quality services and resources for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Representatives from each group meet yearly to network. Meeting locations vary to each of the action group localities.
The mission of the Autism Action Groups is to provide leadership in the implementation of a regional system of services and resources to maximize the potential and quality of life of each individual with autism spectrum disorders, and their families, across the lifespan.
There are currently seven Autism Action Groups in Virginia.
VIRGINIA AUTISM ACTION GROUPS
Central Virginia Autism Action Group (CVAAG)
Covers: Counties of Amherst, Bedford, Appomattox and Campbell, and including the Cities of Lynchburg and Bedford
Contact info: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: Second Monday of the month from 1:00-2:30pm at Lynchburg College, Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall (formerly Centennial Hall), Room 229, Lynchburg
Resources: CVAAG Resource Directory, January 2010 Update
Fredericksburg Regional Autism Action Group (FRAAG)
Covers: All entities within the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline, including the City of Fredericksburg.
Contact: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month, 1:00-3:00pm OR 7:00-9:00pm, at the disAbility Resource Center, Fredericksburg.
Greater Roanoke Valley Autism Action Group (GRVAAG)
Covers: All entities within Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke and Franklin Counties, including the Cities of Salem, Roanoke and Rocky Mount
Contact: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: First Friday of each month, 9:30-11:30am, at Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, 1502 B Williamson Rd., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
website: www.RoanokeForAutism.com
New River Valley Autism Action Group (NRVAAG)
Covers: All entities within Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski and Floyd, including the Cities of Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Pulaski and Radford.
Contact: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 12:30-2:30pm, at the New River Valley Community Services Board, University City Blvd.
Resources: Referral Sources
Piedmont Autism Action Group (PAAG)
Covers: All entities within the Counties of Patrick and Henry, including the City of Martinsville.
Contact info: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00am-12noon, at The Starting Place, Liberty Fair Mall, Martinsville.
Rappahannock/Rapidan Autism Action Group (RRAAG)
Covers: All entities within the Counties of Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison and Orange.
Contact: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month, 10:00am-12:00noon, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Southwest Virginia Autism Action Group (SWVAAG)
Covers: All entities within Lee, Scott, Wise, Dickenson, Russell, Washington, Buchanan, Tazewell, Smyth, Grayson, Bland, Wythe and Carroll Counties. Contact: Becky Boswell, bboswell@autismva.org, 800-649-8481
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month from 12:00noon-2:00pm, at the Highlands Community Services Board, Abingdon.
CHARLOTTESVILLE REGION
You’re Invited!
To make a difference in the life of an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Commonwealth Autism Service is partnering with local agencies and family members in the Charlottesville Region to initiate an Autism Action Group. We are very excited to be able to support your community in this endeavor.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA AUTISM ACTION GROUP
You’re Invited!
To make a difference in the life of an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Commonwealth Autism Service is partnering with local agencies and families in the Southwest VA Area in the development of the Southwest VA Autism Action Group (SWVAGG). We are very excited to be able to support your community in this endeavor.
You are invited to attend our meetings because you are either a family member, provider of services, or interested party in the Southwest VA Area. The SWVAAG includes all counties and cities served by the Highlands, Cumberland Mountain, Dickenson County, Mount Rogers, and Planning District One Community Services Boards.