Thank You For Your Interest in Vanguard Landing!

Vanguard Landing is an exciting new option as an Intentional Community located in Virginia Beach, VA for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Vanguard Landing was created to fulfill a huge need for opportunities to support the physical, emotional, social, pre-vocational and residential needs and goals of our  exceptional fellow citizens.

There are several steps to our Admissions Process. If you have questions throughout the process, please contact Laure Haddock, Admissions Director at laure.haddock@vanguardlanding.org or Debra B. Dear, Founder & Executive Director at ddear@vanguardlanding.org

#1: Request the Admissions Packet & the Financial Fact Finder: please click complete the request form on the right side of this page. The form links will be shown and you can click to download and the packet will be emailed to you at the same time.

#2: Send us your completed application and be sure include all attachments and documents on the checklist prior to packaging and sending to Vanguard Landing. *We cannot complete any part of the review without all documentation.*

Vanguard Landing, Inc.
Attn: Admissions
2133 Upton Drive
Suite 125 Box 272
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

#3: You will receive a mailed postcard confirming we have received your packet and if there are any missing pieces, you will be notified quickly.

The Admissions committee conducts a thorough review and study of the information provided, determines the placement availability and suitability of each applicant and will notify you of the next step in the process. The Admissions committee will work to make sure that Vanguard Landing can meet the candidate’s needs and goals.

The Financial Assessment team determines the readiness to afford the room, board and support service fees. 

Once, the process is complete, you will be mailed a letter notifying you of the current decision. If accepted, that is when the One-time deposit is due to reserve the applicant’s spot. 

If not accepted, the letter will tell you why and that gives you time to get more things in order to re-apply.  We want you to be a part of the Vanguard Landing Family and working together we an make sure that you have the best chance.