Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
We know THESE two questions are asked the most. All the rest are right below.
How much does it cost to join SPARC?
Do I have to pay if I miss a day?
If schools are closed, is SPARC open?
What is SPARC?
- With the Right Support You Can Achieve Your Goals, and…
- By braiding services and community resources you can build the meaningful life that you determine.
What services does SPARC provide?
SPARC Clubhouses. Friends who come to SPARC are club members. We provide day support that takes place in the community with your personal support attendant (PSA’s). We utilize community centers all over Northern Virginia to operate our one-of-a-kind clubhouse model.
SPARC Connects. Friends and families who need help discovering and CONNECTING to resources in the community utilize this service. PSA Match is an example of one of our exclusive services. This is a coaching service for friends who wish to learn how to find, interview, and hire their own personal support attendant (PSA’s). Building strong teams of young adults and their PSA’s in the community is your key to success.
What is a PSA?
Do I have to be a club member to use PSA Match services?
What do you mean by braiding services?
What makes SPARC a different choice for day support?
Are you a medicaid provider?
Do I have to sign a contract?
Who comes to SPARC?
Do I have to go five days a week?
How much does it cost?
Do you provide transportation?
What does a typical day look like?
What is the process to get into SPARC?
Do you have a waiting list?
How can I find out more information and arrange a visit?
SPARC Members Enjoy
- Adapted activities including Zumba, yoga, and mindfulness.
- Lifelong learning from subjects you choose.
- Art and music therapy.
- Bowling, movie, museum, and other visits.
- Fun and fulfilling activities every day.

Create Your Own Schedule: $250-$750 monthly.
Call 571.407.1807 to learn more.
Clubhouse Locations
ARLINGTON
Arlington Mills Community Center
FAIRFAX
Providence Community Center
McLEAN
Old Firehouse Teen Center
RESTON
South Gate Community Center
You can help people with disabilities in your community.
Donations keep prices low for members in need. And your gift may be tax deductible.
More than 90% of our budget goes to providing programs. That's how we grew from an idea to helping dozens of people in four Virginia communities in only ten years.

Who is on our Board of Directors?
Our Board of Directors
Officers
President
Nancy Mercer, LCSW
Disability Solutions, LLC
Vice President
Donna Goldbranson
Executive Director of SPARC
Directors
Mary Burger
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Katherine Montgomery
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Will Schermerhorn
Photographer-Videographer
Blueberry Shoes Productions, LLC
Elaine Soya
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