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Keystone Connections

Day support that connects adults and older adults with developmental disabilities to their community, their goals, and each other.

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What Is Keystone Connections?

Keystone Connections is our day support program for adults and older adults with developmental disabilities. Instead of spending the day in one building, the people we support spend their time out in the community: at the library, the park, local businesses, volunteer sites, community classes, and the places that matter to them.

Our trained staff go alongside each person to help them build real-life skills, make connections, and become more confident and independent, all at a pace that is right for them.

Our Three Services, Explained

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Service 1

Community Engagement

Getting out and being part of community life, in a small group. Community Engagement is about trying new things, finding what you enjoy, and building friendships with people in your community.

Great for people who:

  • Enjoy being out and around others
  • Want to try new activities and meet people
  • Want to volunteer or give back

What it can look like: Volunteering at a food pantry or animal shelter, joining a community class, going to the gym or the pool, visiting the library, attending local events and festivals, or joining a faith community or club.

Two people talking one-on-one during a walk in the park

Service 2

Community Coaching

One-on-one support for a person who needs extra help to take part in the community. A coach works closely with just that person, building trust first and then working on specific skills, step by step, so they can do more on their own over time.

Great for people who:

  • Feel nervous or unsure about going out
  • Need one-on-one attention or have behavioral support needs
  • Have a specific goal they want to work on

What it can look like: Starting with a short trip to a favorite store or restaurant, then slowly building up. Practicing ordering food, paying, riding the bus, or handling a busy place. We never force outings. We build the relationship first and go at the person's pace.

A small group preparing fresh vegetables together in a bright kitchen

Service 3

Group Day Support

Small-group activities that build the everyday skills people use for the rest of their lives. Groups are kept small so every person gets real attention and support.

Great for people who:

  • Do well with a little structure
  • Want to build daily living and social skills
  • Enjoy learning alongside others

What it can look like: Practicing money and shopping skills, cooking a simple meal, learning community safety, working on communication and getting along with others, and planning outings together.

For Older Adults

Support That Grows With You

We know that needs change with age. For older adults, we slow the pace, focus on comfort and safety, and plan activities that keep people active, social, and connected, like senior center programs, gentle exercise, gardening, music, faith communities, and time with friends.

Two older adults gardening together outdoors

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Skills

Skills We Help Build

  • Using money and shopping
  • Using transportation and getting around safely
  • Communication and making friends
  • Community safety and knowing who to ask for help
  • Healthy habits, exercise, and recreation
  • Volunteering and exploring interests
  • Making choices and speaking up for yourself

A Day With Keystone Connections

What a Day Can Look Like

Every day looks different, because every person is different. A day might include a morning walk at the park, a stop at the library to pick out books, lunch at a local café while practicing ordering and paying, and an afternoon volunteering at a food pantry. Each person's activities come from their own interests and the goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Schedule and Transportation

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: Flexible, based on each person's plan and needs

Transportation: Can be arranged as part of the service for an added cost. Please ask us about options.

Who We Serve

Adults ages 18 and older, including older adults and veterans, who have a developmental or intellectual disability, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and related conditions.

Where We Serve

Based in Culpeper, Virginia. Serving Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, Stafford, and Louisa, plus Dumfries, Woodbridge, Warrenton, Markham, and Bealeton. Contact us to ask about additional locations.

How Payment Works

We accept the following to cover the cost of services:

  • Medicaid, through Virginia's Developmental Disability (DD) Waivers
  • Veterans benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Long-term care insurance (we provide the paperwork you need to file your claim)
  • Private Pay

If you have questions about funding for a specific person, please contact us and we will be happy to help you sort out the details.

Getting Started

How to Get Started

  1. Reach Out

    The person's support coordinator, a family member, a residential provider, or the person themselves contacts us or fills out our referral form.

  2. Meet and Greet

    We set up a friendly meeting to get to know the person, their interests, their goals, and what support they need.

  3. Build the Plan

    We work with the person, their family, and their support coordinator to build a plan that matches their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

  4. Start Connecting

    Services begin, and we check in regularly to make sure the person is happy and growing.

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