We Can't Do It Without You
Make a one time or recurring donation or make a memorial or tribute gift in memory of a loved one or to honor a special person.
You can use a credit card or your PayPal account to donate.
If you wish to donate by check, please send it to Opening Door, Inc., 8049 Ormesby Lane, Woodford, VA 22580
Why People With Disabilities Need Accessible Virginia
We Have To Know Before We Go
 Living with a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability means we don't have the freedom to go where we want when we want. Planning any trip outside of the home, whether it is for a few hours, a day outing, an overnight stay, or a weekend trip, is a difficult and frustrating process because there are few resources telling how accessible an unfamiliar facility will be. Calling ahead to find out about accessibility doesn't mean we get accurate information,.
The result is that we limit where we go and the activities we do unless we know before we go exactly how a place or activity is accessible for our specific and exact needs.
While the Americans with Disabilities Act has improved accessibility, we still face uncertainty as to what the access level is for our unique requirements. The international symbol of accessibility does not always mean full and easy access to a facility. No symbol can answer the question, "How is it accessible for me?"
We Describe You Decide: Our Innovative Approach
The Opening Door, Inc. through Accessible Virginia helps persons with visual, hearing, mobility or cognitive disabilities by promoting independence through detailed accessibility information. We help the disability community maintain everyday living activities and expand their horizons through recreational and cultural activities that enrich family life.
And persons with disabilities, plus their families, friends,and caregivers are using Accessible Virginia.
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The site received 2,187,261 visitors spending 30 minutes or more per visit from Jan. 1 to December 31, 2011.
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Average weekly data downloaded was 1.956 GB.
Our mission is becoming even more vital as the disability community is expanding because of our wounded warriors. Accessible Virginia is an important resource for Walter Reed and Bethesda Medical Centers plus regional Veterans Administration hospitals as our wounded service men and women, veterans and their families use our web site as a resource as part of the rehabilitation process.
Your Support Makes It Possible
We rely on your donations to help us sustain our mission and future projects. This is a family project that has been helping persons with disabilities because we have disabilities ourselves and we know the need and importance of what accurate access information means to daily living. For almost 25 years, the Opening Door, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and the Duke Family have been a voice in the disability community and a leading provider of outstanding accessibility information for individuals with disabilities.
Read more about current projects under development your support will fund. >>
Won't You Help Us Continue to Help Persons With Disabilities Live With Independence, Dignity, and Equality?
You can use a credit card or your PayPal account to donate.
If you wish to donate by check, please send it to Opening Door, Inc., 8049 Ormesby Lane, Woodford, VA 22580
Financial Information
Our Federal Identification Number (FIN): 54-1436810
Latest IRS Form 990
Certification from the Virginia Department of Consumer Affairs
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