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New Market, VirginiaCommunity Mapping Project
Julie NeeseRadford University
Transition and Community Based Instruction
New Market, VA
• Located in Southern Shenandoah County in the Shenandoah Valley
• Small town, slow paced, friendly
New Market, Virginia
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Recreation:
#1. New Market Park: Playgrounds, swimming pool, picnic shelters, walking trail
Contact: Orville Ryman (540)740-3362
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Recreation Cont.
#2. New Market Battlefield: Annual re-enactment, museum, walking trails
The Battlefield also employs individuals with disabilities for maintenance positions and greeters
Contact George Phillips (540)740-3101
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Recreation Cont.
#3. The Shenvalee Golf Resort: Offers golf packages, tennis, swimming pools Also employs individuals with disabilities as cart
drivers and restaurant workers Contact Betty Cook (540)740-3181
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Recreation Cont.
#4. Community Center Offers classes, movies, exercise programs, child
care, support groups, mediation services Contact Lisa Parker (540)740-3491
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Services
#5. New Market Library: Offers book checkout, Internet access, Free
magazines, Book swapping, Educational programs
Contact Becky Kipps (540)740-8650
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Services Cont.
#6. New Market Town Office: -Pay utilities, Vote!, Town Police Contact Chad Neese (540)740-3432
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Services Cont.
#7. Post Office: -Mail Letters and packages, Buy Stamps, Obtain a
post office box Contact Gary Michaels (540)740-3710
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Services Cont.
#8. Barber Shop: Hair Cut $8.00 Shave $4.00 Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30-6:00
Contact Junior Steptoe (540)740-3639
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Residential
#9. The Village: Residential home for adults with disabilities. Will not accept individuals with complex medical needs. Provides transportation to jobs and social events.
(Private Pay only) Contact Vada Street (540)740-8100
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Residential Cont.
#10. Good Life Corporation Residential Homes for Individuals with disabilties.
Three different houses, Everly, Pickering Place, and Corson House. Provides transportation to jobs and social events. Has own Day Program “Good Day”. Accepts Medicaid Waiver
Contact Chris Jetter (540)740-3979
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Residential Cont.
#11. Sunshine House Transitional Apartments Provides transitional services back into the
community for adults with mental illness. There is also a day program facility next door.
Contact Joe Remby (540)665-8900
Other Services:
• Restaurants • Grocery Stores -McDonalds -New Market Grocery -Burger King -Millies Grocery -Jalisco’s -Chinese -Pizza Buffet
● Gas Stations/Convenience ● Banks-Exxon -Greater Atlantic-Shell -SunTrust-Amoco -Farmer’s and Merchants
Other Services Cont.
• Tax Services ● Medical-Getz Accounting -2 Dentists
-1 Doctor
● Other ●Churches
-Antiques -Methodist-Civil War Shops -Lutheran-Food Pantry -Presbyterian-2 ice cream shops-Thrift Store
Needs:
• Transportation! No Taxis, public buses, can only get around on foot or in a private vehicle. Most services are within walking distance but only if in good physical condition.
• Many of the buildings are not accessible for individuals with disabilities. This is due to zoning clauses that protect historic buildings.
