2012

The James C. Hormel School receives the CARF accreditation for three years. The summary report noted: “The program staff training at VIA is superior.” “Is a gold standard for the field.” “Stakeholders interviewed were overwhelmingly...

2023

The Virginia Institute of Autism merges with St. Vincent’s Home to form the VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment, a strategic move to expand access throughout the state of Virginia.

2021c

Ambassador James C. Hormel, one of VIA’s most devoted supporters, passed away August 13, 2021. To honor his generosity, VIA named our school at our Westwood campus after him in 2006, making it the first school specializing in autism services named in honor of an...

2021b

VIA celebrates the grand opening of the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS).

2021

VIA is recognized as the “Above and Beyond Nonprofit” as part of the United Way’s 2021 Caring for Community Awards.