Contact: Connie Lorentzen703.360.3781 Email: connie.lorentzen@gmail.com Area Fairfax County, Virginia Services A Yahoo Group of parents, teachers and administrators who are interested in supporting a Fairfax County Public School focus on meeting the needs of twice exceptional learners (gifted learners who struggle in school). The group supports individuals of school age. Answers questions by phone/email Support group meetings Information and resources Listserv

Contact: Rene Fizer703.805.2967 or 703.805.4590 Email: rene.fizer@us.army.mil Web site: www.belvoirmwr.com/acs/#EFMP Area Fort Belvoir and the surrounding area Services Provides support to military or DOD ID card holding military families who have a family member with a special education or medical need at Fort Belvoir and the surrounding area. Answers questions by phone/email Information and resources Social or recreational events Listserv Respite

Contact: Susan Gerometta540.533.5762 Email: Use "contact us” link on the web page Website: www.frederick.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=253 Area Frederick County, Virginia Fees No fee charged, with the exception of a small meals/supplies fee for Super Sibs club session Services Provides support to parents of children, age 2–22 years, who attend Frederick County Public Schools and have an IEP. Answers questions by phone/email Support group meetings Information and resources Newsletter

3750 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030703.246.7121 | TTY 711 Contact: Susan Sigler, DirectorEmail: itcinfo@fairfaxcounty.govWeb site: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/infant-toddler-connection Area Fairfax County Fees Insurance; Sliding Scale Services The Infant & Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church provides evaluations and early intervention services for infants and toddlers (up to age three) who have a developmental delay or a diagnosis that may lead to developmental delays.

Contact email: vakadpa@gmail.com Area Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities that fall within those counties, and the Richmond area Fees $50 annual membership fee. Members pay for some recreational activities. Services KADPA provides support primarily to intellectually and developmentally disabled Korean-speaking individuals and their families who meet the criteria for ID/DD programs. Some program participation is limited to member families.

Contact: Sophia Venero Email: keengrdc.sophia@gmail.com301.461.3086 Website: www.keengreaterdc.org Area Northern Virginia Fees Free Services Provides social and recreational events for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities ages 5-25. Programs run from September through June. Social/recreational events and programs, including: Sports in Vienna and Springfield Music in Springfield Tennis in Fairfax Bowling in Falls Church Respite

Contact: Jeanne Comeau, Chapter Administrator703.968.4007 Email: jcomeau.naminova@gmail.com Web site: www.nami-northernvirginia.org Area Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun; cities of Fairfax, Alexandria and Falls Church Fees No fee Services Provides support, information and resources to individuals with mental health needs and their families. Serves adults with mental health needs, parents of youth of all ages with mental health needs and young with mental health needs ages 12-18.

Contact: Matt Zenkowich703.319.8382 Email: virginia.nsa@earthlink.net Web site: www.nsastutter.org Area Northern Virginia Fees There is a $35 charge per year to become a member and receive the publication every other month Services Answers questions by phone/email Support group meetings Information and resources  Newsletter  Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30–9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA

Contact: Jennifer Goudy, Executive Director703.759.7619 Email: jgoudy@nofasva.org Web site: www.nofasva.org Fees None Services Provides support to families and individuals (adults and teens) living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. NOFAS-VA is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Members have access to NOFAS materials and all the support services they offer.  NOFAS-VA looks forward to reaching out to help families in need, and to aid in the prevention of this 100% preventable spectrum of disorders.

Contact: Kim Crawford, Director of Member Services1.800.906.8723 Email: kim@ntsad.org Web site: www.ntsad.org Area National and international Fees Annual membership contribution of $50 requested, but will accept any amount or waive entirely Services Provides support to families and individuals of any age affected directly or indirectly by an allied disease. The allied diseases include all the lysosomal storage diseases like Tay-Sachs and leukodystrophies like Canavan.