Versability Resources

Community living - Versability provides residential services in eight houses in hampton, newport news, and york county that provide a safe, supportive home for adults with disabilities. Staff provide direct support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure the safety and security of the home and assist with medical, personal, and social activities. Versability's homes are unique in that they offer a variety of individualized and group leisure and recreation opportunities for every resident. Nurses, a dental hygienist, dietitians, and physical/occupational/speech therapists are available to support short and long-term health needs. In addition, an activities instructor creates programs and events that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Federal contracts - Versability has government contracts at various federal installations throughout hampton roads and across the globe at which people with disabilities work alongside military and civilian personnel and earn competitive wages. Through our 18 government contracts at federal installations throughout the region and across the country, people with disabilities work alongside military and civilian personnel. These unique and challenging jobs include manufacturing eyeglasses, administration, loading food onto ships, operating call centers, distributing military mail, maintaining grounds in high-visibility areas, and assisting in food preparation and distribution.

Employment services - as 63% of people with disabilities in the hampton roads region are unemployed, we are an entrepreneurial organization with employment programs as our cornerstone. Versability provides a variety of employment options that offer a wealth of opportunities for people with disabilities. In addition to the pride, dignity, and independence that comes with earning one's own wages, consistent work allows people with disabilities to improve their health by engaging in ongoing physical activity and regular social interaction. Their families and the community benefits as well, as parents can choose to work instead of staying home to care for their loved one with disabilities.- our supported employment program helps regional businesses thrive while creating community-based employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Skilled employment specialists provide on-site training and long-term follow-along supervision to help each individual succeed in their job and ensure employers throughout hampton roads are pleased with the partnership. - high school students (temporarily closed due to covid) with disabilities are guided from the special education classroom to successful employment by providing on-the-job training and paid employment through our school-year transition to work program. Our pre-ets discovery academy takes place over the summer and focuses on work-based learning experiences and instruction in self-advocacy. - individuals with disabilities in Versability's employment services program in hampton receive paid employment, job training, and supports not typically available in other business settings (ex: behavioral prompts). Individuals perform a variety of work, such as light manufacturing, scanning x-rays and documents, order fulfillment, and coordinating mailings. We utilize jigs that help people with mobility issues excel in work. Versability's skilled workforce of people with disabilities meets regional business needs and provides valuable support to budding entrepreneurs.

Day services programs - Versability's envisions day support program at sites in newport news, hampton, and gloucester provide supports for adults with varying disabilities. Staff provide direct support to individuals to improve their quality of life by enhancing the use of daily living skills, achieving individual goals, and providing behavioral support. People with disabilities engage in individualized learning and development, visit area attractions, volunteer regularly, and attend community events. - Versability's early prevention and intervention for children (epic) program assists infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and delays in hampton and newport news by assessing their needs and coordinating tailored therapy programs so each child reaches their potential. Families are connected to therapists, early childhood educators, parenting classes, playgroups, and individual counseling as needed. Epic staff provide services in the home and daycare settings to teach parents the techniques they need to constantly reinforce their child's development with the tools they have available. This strategic early investment prepares children with disabilities for success in school, work, and life.