Live Your Best and Most Productive Life!
SPARC provides essential day programs for adults with disabilities at six locations in Northern Virginia.
SPARC offers the same supportive structure and continued education that its participants enjoyed in school and provides a variety of educational services in the form of leisure learning that allows participants to work on life skills while socializing with a community of peers.
The SPARC day is filled with activities that presume competence and appeal to each individual’s interests. We set the stage for learning skills and habits that improve life for our Center participants and their families.
Through SPARC’s Advisory Council, comprised of SPARC participants, SPARC’s program continuously remains relevant to its’ participants’ needs.
Since SPARC’s population requires 24/7 care and support that is not available elsewhere in our community, SPARC allows employees to return to the workforce knowing their loved one is getting the human interaction they require to feel more a part of life and of community.
We Live Our Best Life
“When I graduated from high school I felt like I aged out of life…until I found SPARC.” ~ Maureen
“Before SPARC, I just sat in my room and listened to shows.” ~ Justin
“At SPARC, I find peace.” ~ Kaitlyn
You can live your best life too. Call SPARC to begin attending today!
Help people with disabilities by investing in the most underserved in our community.
Donations keep prices low for members in need.
Your gift is fully tax deductible.
More than 90% of our budget supports program costs.
SPARC’s mission is to provide adults with severe and multiple disabilities enduring learning opportunities, social connections, and a rightful and meaningful place in our community.
Center Locations
ALEXANDRIA
Hybla Valley Community Center
7950 Audubon Avenue
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ARLINGTON
Arlington Mills Community Center
909 South Dinwiddie Street
Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants pay a monthly fee based on how many days a week you’d like to join us. The current fee schedule is from $195 – $750 per month. Call for details.
SPARC’s unique public-private partnership with Fairfax County has proven that this alternative to the Medicaid model provides a choice for many adults with severe disabilities who do not fit into traditional day support programs funded by Medicaid. SPARC has changed the long-term care blueprint for young adults with severe disabilities by providing a safe, caring environment where young adults with severe disabilities learn and have fun together. The SPARC model is designed to provide access to community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination.”
We welcome partners!
Click on "Support SPARC" to make a monetary donation.
SPARC also needs caring people to invest their time and expertise in order to offer programs that give SPARC participants a chance to enjoy a fuller life. Contact our Executive Director, Debi Alexander, at 571-407-1807 if you can provide scholarships, in-kind donations including equipment, materials, access to unique activities, or other products and services supporting SPARC's mission.
Help people with disabilities by investing in the most underserved in our community.
Donations keep prices low for members in need.
Your gift is fully tax deductible.
More than 90% of our budget supports program costs.
