Local Testing Providers
The following is a list of local professionals available to conduct testing for the documentation of disabilities that may impact learning and academic performance. Providers listed below are not endorsed by 51°µÍø and may or may not accept most insurance carriers.
DARS (Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services)
Roanoke Office and Evaluation Center
111 Franklin Rd SE, Suite 302
Roanoke, VA 24011
540-857-6052
Andrea Foutz, Ed.S.
Developmental Assessment and Counseling Center
3812 Concord Place, Suite C
Roanoke, VA 24018
540-989-6360
Beth Gunter
Gunter Psychological Services, PLLC
540-389-2223
gunterpsyc@gmail.com
Learning and Behavior Specialists, LLC
540-985-0876
Psychological Health Roanoke
Chad Wills, Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, LPC
221 Albemarle Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
540-251-0675
Agencies
The following is a listing of community agencies that may be a supportive resource for some students.
VDBVI – Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
VDBVI is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that is dedicated to its mission of providing services and resources which empower Virginians who are blind, vision impaired or deaf blind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.
1351 Hershberger Road Suite 215
Roanoke, VA 24012
540-561-7475
DARS (formerly DRS) – Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with community partners, provides and advocates for resources and services to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families.
111 Franklin Rd SE, Suite 302
Roanoke, VA 24011
540-857-6052
BISWVA – Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia
The mission of Brain Injury Services of SWVA is to create and sustain an organization that helps brain injury survivors and their families in Southwest Virginia. Their goal is to make a positive, measurable difference in survivors’ abilities to fulfill their service potential and optimize their reintegration into their families and communities.
Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia
3904 Franklin Rd., Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 344-1200
(866) 720-1008
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center
BRILC assists people with disabilities to live independently. Core Services include- Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, Information and Referral, Peer Mentoring, Transition Services.
Contact Us
Office of Disability Services
 Student Life Center S207
Fax: 540-857-7918
TTY: All users 711
disabilityservices@virginiawestern.edu
Hillary Holland, LPC
Disability Counselor/ADA Coordinator
hholland@virginiawestern.edu
Ìý540-857-6488
Emily G. Scott
Student Accessibility Specialist
egscott@virginiawestern.edu
Ìý540-857-6567
Mailing Address:
3096 Colonial Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs:Ìý8:00´¡²Ñ-5:00±Ê²Ñ
Friday:Ìý8:00´¡²Ñ-4:30±Ê²Ñ
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