Our partners
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Appalachian Center for Independent Living
About the program: Services provided include information & referral, fee-based transportation, peer counseling, support group services, independent living skills training, housing lists, individual & systems advocacy, attendant care lists, transitioning services, link-up, and Community Living Services Program (funds for home modification, adaptive equipment and devices).
Elk Office Center, Suite C
4710 Chimney Drive
Charleston WV 25302-4804
Contact Person: Larry Paxton
Telephone: 304-965-0376
Toll Free: 1-800-642-3003
Fax: 304-965-0377
Web Site: www.acilwv.org
Mountain State Center for Independent Living, Huntington
About the program: Services provided include advocacy/individual and systems, information and referral services, peer support, skills development, community integration support, personal assistance services, housing, transporation, supported employment, volunteer program, community integration project, educational services.
821 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Contact Person: Anne Weeks
Telephone: 304-525-3324
Toll Free: 866-MTSTCIL (866-687-8245)
Fax: 304-525-3360
Web Site: www.mtstcil.orgMountain State Center for Independent Living, Beckley
About the program: Services provided include advocacy/individual and systems, information and referral, peer support, skills development, community integration support, personal assistance services, housing, transportation, volunteer program, community integration project, educational services.
329 Prince Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Contact Person: Anne Weeks
Telephone: 304-255-0122
Toll Free: 866-MTSTCIL (866-687-8245)
Fax: 304-255-0157
Web Site: www.mtstcil.org
Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living, Morgantown
About the program: A resource center for persons with a disability, offering direct and community based services. Services include: independent living assessment, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, job readiness, peer support, benefit assistance, information and referral, nursing home transition/diversion, home modifications for accessibility, Fair Housing education and complaint assistance, disability awareness training, ADA resource library, technical assistance workshops and presentations. Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the skills and supports they need to live in the community of their choice and assisting communities to better meet the needs of and to include their members with disabilities.
601-3 East Brockway Avenue, Suite A-B
Morgantown WV 26501
Contact Person: Jan Derry
Telephone: 304-296-6091
Toll Free: 844-212-3464
Fax: 304-292-5217
Web Site: www.nwvcil.orgNorthern West Virginia Center for Independent Living, Elkins
About the program: A resource center for persons with a disability, offering direct and community based services. Services include: independent living assessments, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training, peer support, family support services, along with benefit assistance, information and referral, job readiness training, disability awareness training, assistive technology loan closet, technical assistance workshops and presentations and the WV AgrAbility project, which serves farming families with disabilities.
109 Randolph Ave.
Elkins, WV 26241
Contact Person: Arlene Howard
Telephone: 304-636-0143
Toll Free: 866-262-2875
Fax: 304-636-6508
Web Site: www.nwvcil.org
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The Division of Rehabilitation Services is West Virginia's primary vocational rehabilitation resource for people with disabilities who want to work. DRS helps many West Virginians prepare for careers consistent with their interests, needs and abilities. DRS helps many more to maintain their current employment if a disability is making it difficult to continue working.
For more information about the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services and its partnership with the Statewide Independent Living Council, contact Richard Ward.
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
107 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301-2609
Telephone: 304-356-2060
Toll Free: 800-642-8207
Web Site: www.wvdrs.org
Additional Partners
Fair Shake Network
The FAIR SHAKE NETWORK is an association of West Virginians dedicated to the belief that diversity makes our communities stronger. People with disabilities have the right to live, work, and play in their own homes and communities. The Fair Shake Network provides training and systems advocacy on issues affecting people with disabilities through statewide, grassroots, cross disability activities.
WV Developmental Disabilities Council
Working to assure that West Virginians with developmental disabilities receive the services, supports, and other forms of assistance they need to exercise self-determination and achieve independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in the community.
WV Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) is to advocate for, develop, and coordinate public policies, regulations, and programs to assure full and equal opportunity for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing in West Virginia.
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities
CED's role is to provide education and training to University students in multiple disciplines; to educate direct care providers who serve persons with disabilities; to provide policy makers with objective information about the status of disabilities services in West Virginia; and Engage in capacity building, advocacy and system changes that promote the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities in community life.
WV State Rehabilitation Council
The role of the SRC is to advise and assist the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) in preparing the State Plan for Vocational Services to assure that State and Federal governments play a leadership role in promoting employment for persons with disabilities; and to assess consumer satisfaction with and analyze the effectiveness of the rehabilitation services provided by DRS.
WV Olmstead Office
The Olmstead Office has the following responsibilities: develop, implement and monitor West Virginia’s Olmstead activities in compliance with Title II of the ADA; provide support to the Olmstead Council in carrying out their duties; manage grant funding to carry out Olmstead-related projects; facilitate the implementation of the Transition Navigator Program; and provide information, referral and assistance to West Virginia citizens about Olmstead-related issues and needs.
WV ADA Office
The Mission of the West Virginia State Americans with Disabilities Act Office is to ensure that all West Virginia citizens have the opportunity to actively, fully and equally participate in all state government activities and programs.