Community of Self-Advocates Young Entrepreneurs (COSA) Program

About

The Community of Self-Advocates Young Entrepreneurs (COSA) Program, organized by the Arc of North Central Virginia, is designed to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in starting or expanding their businesses by providing essential tools, resources, and a supportive community network, with an opportunity to showcase their products at a local craft fair.

Benefits

• Provides resources and support for starting and growing a business
• Participants will be included in a local support network
• First cohort will showcase products at the Arctober Craft Fair on October 18

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a young adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Must reside in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, or Rappahannock counties