Chimes Virginia Inc

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE MORE FULLY IN LIFE'S OPPORTUNITIES.

CHIMES VIRGINIA IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, AND CO-OCCURRING DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.WITH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA, CHIMES TAILORS ITS OFFERINGS TO THE UNIQUE AND CHANGING NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE INDIVIDUALS THE ORGANIZATIONS SERVES. A FULL ARRAY OF SERVICES EMPHASIZES CHOICE, DIVERSITY OF OPPORTUNITIES, AND FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION THAT SPANS EVERY STAGE OF LIFE, ENABLING THE PEOPLE CHIMES SERVES TO FULFILL THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS AND MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE.SERVICES AND PROGRAMS:COMMUNITY LIVING OPTIONS - CHIMES VIRGINIA OFFERS TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL LIVING OPTIONS AND STAFFING SUPPORTS TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND RELATED CONDITIONS TO LIVE IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA. TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS INCLUDE AGENCY-OPERATED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR ADULTS WHO CHOSE TO LIVE WITH ROOMMATES AND MAY REQUIRE 24-HOUR SUPPORT. EACH HOME SUPPORTS FOUR OR FIVE PEOPLE. MANY HOMES ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE WITH SPECIALIZED ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. BEYOND ENSURING HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHIMES' STAFF ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE BY HELPING THEM TO ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS, WHILE GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

ADULT DAY SERVICES - CHIMES VIRGINIA OFFERS A VARIETY OF DAY SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEER OPTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN VIRGINIA. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN CHIMES' FAIRFAX COUNTY FACILITY AND IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SKILL ACQUISITION, AND FULL COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND PARTICIPATION.THROUGH AN EXPANDING NUMBER OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE PEOPLE CHIMES SERVES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS MEALS ON WHEELS, WORLD HOPE INTERNATIONAL, SHELTER HOUSE, AND FOUR HOPE'S TREASURES, AMONG OTHERS. EACH VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE IS GEARED TO TEACHING THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS, WORK ETHIC, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. IN GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY, PARTICIPANTS ALSO GAIN A SENSE OF PRIDE AND CONFIDENCE, WHILE DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGING IN NEW EXPERIENCES.