Ability Center of Virginia

Ability Center of Virginia Hampton Roads nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities

Ability Center of Virginia is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization serving children and adults with disabilities. Our mission:
"To positively affect the quality of life for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities and their families, creating greater independence, ability and inclusion in the community."

The outdoors can sometimes feel like kryptonite, but not for ACVA, thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 🦸Wi...
09/02/2026

The outdoors can sometimes feel like kryptonite, but not for ACVA, thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 🦸

With the support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, ACVA has been able to get three Extreme Motus Wheelchairs! These all-terrain wheelchairs break down physical barriers, allowing us to provide our participants with truly inclusive outdoor experiences across any terrain. These will be valuable to all of our programming throughout the year.

Back in April, the Extreme Motus guys themselves, Sam, Ryan, and Adam, came to Virginia Beach to give us an introductory demonstration, and our participants loved them! These wheelchairs are a game-changer in making adventure more accessible, and we are so grateful to have three of them for our participants.

Thank you, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, for allowing us to reach a new level in our mission with this grant.

08/31/2026

Seeing Camp Ability through a fresh lens 📸

A photographer spent a day with us during this summer's youth week. Check out our Facebook for more photos from camp

Thank you summer, and thank you sponsors ☀️ We couldn’t have had such an awesome summer, if it weren’t for our supporte...
08/31/2026

Thank you summer, and thank you sponsors ☀️

We couldn’t have had such an awesome summer, if it weren’t for our supporters. From sponsorships to grants, a huge thank you to Sentara, the Beazley Foundation, Bluebird Beach Bungalows, Chartway Promise, Lynnhaven Kiwanis Club, Mary Kathryn Duffer in Memory of Philip “Grandpa” Duffer, Newport News Shipbuilding, Priority Charity Bowl, and Youth Service Club for your contributions to Camp Ability.

Thanks to your generosity, our campers enjoyed eight weeks full of laughter, adventure, and total inclusion. You helped provide the tools, supplies, and support that made this summer such a magical experience for our community.

08/29/2026

Camp Ability 2026 Re-Cap video 💙

This video is loaded with so many warm memories that we captured throughout the summer, and we hope you can feel the love and joy that we've felt each day by watching this video

🎥 Visit our Youtube for the full video with interviews
https://youtu.be/q63RjKl2NzY

08/27/2026

Down to Earth: An Ability Center of Virginia Production

🎥 Check out the film written and starring our Camp Ability Art Week Film Group on our Youtube!

ACVA is excited to offer two Ability Scout trips to Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA this fall!Tuesday, Oc...
08/27/2026

ACVA is excited to offer two Ability Scout trips to Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA this fall!

Tuesday, October 6: This trip is geared toward scouts who enjoy a faster pace and are comfortable with a moderate hike. After the hike, the group will head to Carter Mountain Orchard for an afternoon of apple picking, apple cider and donuts!

Wednesday, October 7: This trip is designed for scouts who benefit from a little more time on the trail and those who use mobility aids. After the hike, the group will head to Carter Mountain Orchard for apple picking, apple cider and donuts!

Trip Details:
• Drop-off at the Ability Center: 7:00 AM
• Pick-up at the Ability Center: Approximately 8:00 PM
• Scouts will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks for the ride home.
• Cost: $150 per Scout (Includes: Apple picking, Cider, Donuts, Snack and Water for hike, Ability Scouts patch/button.)

Both trips will include a full day of hiking and time at the orchard. Families can choose the date that best fits their scout's pace and needs. ACVA has 3 Extreme Motus wheelchairs that can accommodate individuals who use mobility aids.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/eiDbAGMWeyLEfmLS8

*Please note that space is extremely limited, completion of the below form does not guarantee placement on the trip. Trips also must reach a minimum enrollment and are subject to cancellation if the minimum is not met. A member of our team will invite you to fill out a full registration via Camp Network once placement is confirmed.

Email [email protected] with questions

“What Belonging Looks Like” 💙✨That is the title of a special feature in Cape Henry Collegiate’s latest newsletter, highl...
08/24/2026

“What Belonging Looks Like” 💙✨

That is the title of a special feature in Cape Henry Collegiate’s latest newsletter, highlighting ACVA’s recent classroom visits! Our Program Director, Ashley, alongside our participant, Tyme, and aide, Julia, have been spending time with kingergarden students at Cape Henry to foster meaningful conversations about people with different abilities and the importance of inclusion. True inclusion begins with understanding. By creating open, welcoming spaces for kids to learn and ask questions, we can show young minds that while we may navigate the world differently, people with disabilities share the exact same hopes, interests, humor, and need for connection as everyone else.

A huge thank you to Cape Henry Collegiate for opening their doors to us and helping to teach the next generation what true belonging really looks like!

🔗 Click on this link to read the article on page 16 https://www.capehenrycollegiate.org/news/soundings

Celebrating with our parents and caregivers 😌August is National Wellness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselv...
08/20/2026

Celebrating with our parents and caregivers 😌

August is National Wellness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselves is just as important as taking care of others. Recently, we hosted a special wellness and sound healing experience for some of the wonderful parents and caregivers in our ACVA family. They dedicate so much of their heart and energy to our community every single day, and we wanted to help provide them with a well-deserved opportunity to unwind and recharge themselves.

A heartfelt thank you to Nita with Marrigold Wellness for guiding everyone through such a soothing and restorative experience!

Address

5825 Arrowhead Drive, Ste 201
Virginia Beach, VA
23462

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17574977474

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