Disability Rights of West Virginia

11/07/2025

Our third annual Holiday Extravaganza will take place in just 1️⃣ short month! This event features fun holiday-themed activities as well as our Adapted Toy Giveaway! 💛💙🎄🍪🎨🧸🎁

Please complete the registration below to participate:
https://forms.gle/iBydKXsgPxU2Z7sf8

11/07/2025

Our friends at the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University are hosting a free "Overview of autism spectrum disorder" webinar at 6 p.m. on November 17, 2025.

Tune in to learn more about ASD characteristics, prevalence, and how to engage with and support individuals with ASD.

Register for free: da35d237-cf32-460b-b1d1-ba41c34cb1de@239ab278-3bba-4c78-b41d-8508a541e025" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da35d237-cf32-460b-b1d1-ba41c34cb1de@239ab278-3bba-4c78-b41d-8508a541e025

West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University

11/07/2025

November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock". That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care.

Follow the link to learn more and tell your story!

Families are often the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities.That's why every November, NCOA takes time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers. Join us in highlighting the importance of "Caregiving Around the Clock".

11/06/2025

Diabetic Eye Disease Month in November aims a spotlight at of the disease. It's a time to learn what you can do during Diabetic Eye Disease Month to be supportive of those who have it and those who are at risk.

DIABETIC EYE DISEASE MONTH | November Diabetic Eye Disease Month in November aims a spotlight at of the disease. It's a time to learn what you can do during

11/05/2025

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "All In for National Epilepsy Awareness Month.” This year's theme is about showing up and doing what we can to support epilepsy awareness.
Each of us commits to taking action for the epilepsy community, by learning more about epilepsy, sharing a story, wearing purple, or supporting someone with epilepsy.
Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community.
To learn more visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/spreading-awareness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month

11/05/2025

Home health care and hospice caregivers come in many roles, from therapists and aids, administrators and nurses, CNAs and social workers. Their compassion and attention to detail improve the lives of every resident under their care. Their patience and time provide improved quality of life and peace of mind for family members.

National Home Care and Hospice Month in November recognizes the dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of the people they serve.

NATIONAL HOME CARE & HOSPICE MONTH National Home Care and Hospice Month in November recognizes the dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the

11/04/2025

National Alzheimer's Disease Month in November shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. While the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease, it also focuses on increasing support for caregivers and sharing available resources.

NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE MONTH National Alzheimer's Disease Month in November shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. While the entire

11/04/2025

Did you know that 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care services? This kind of care can be very expensive, and can take a toll on the family as a whole as they try to figure out payment, roles of family members, and other logistics of making long-term decisions for a loved one.
When taking care of someone long term, it usually means feeding them, helping with personal care, bathing them, and helping with other daily tasks.

This month we are asking everyone to show support to those giving and receiving long-term care.

LONG-TERM CARE AWARENESS MONTH Long-Term Care Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in November. Today we are asking everyone to show support to

10/31/2025

We wanted to share this story again today ahead of any Halloween activities you might have planned!

This story for WV Public Broadcasting features an interview with Cheyann McQuain, program director for the Disability Action Center in Fairmont, WV and current LEND trainee. Cheyann discusses how to make Halloween more inclusive for kids of all abilities.

Check out some of Cheyann's tips:

- Prepare for overstimulation by bringing noise-canceling headphones for your child when trick-or-treating. It can be an over-stimulating experience!

- Offer non-food alternatives if you are giving out "treats" (stickers, small toys, etc.).

- Consider physical obstacles when deciding whether to invite trick-or-treaters to knock on your door. For example, if you have stairs leading to your door, you could leave a bowl of candy/treats in a more accessible location like your yard or a driveway.

Read the full story and/or listen to the interview: https://wvpublic.org/story/arts-culture/how-to-make-halloween-more-inclusive-for-kids-with-disabilities/

Disability Action-Center
West Virginia Public Broadcasting

10/30/2025

Important WVABLE reminder! Beginning January 1, 2026, access to WVABLE accounts will be greatly expanded thanks to the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act. Currently, the onset of one’s disability must have occurred before the age of 26. Under the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, the eligibility criteria will expand to include individuals whose qualifying disability occurred at a later age, before age 46.

To learn more, click here to watch a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icfwtrab3Rc

10/29/2025

Be Ready to
Know the signs of stroke.
https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/world-stroke-day-2025

10/28/2025

World Stroke Day on October 29th aims to drive public awareness of stroke symptoms and the need to . With 1 in 4 of us at risk of stroke in our lifetime, it's in everyone's interest to know the signs of stroke. Time lost is brain lost and seeking emergency care as soon as symptoms are spotted saves lives and can enable treatments that improve our chances of a full recovery.

To learn more and recognize the signs of stroke visit:
https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/world-stroke-day-2025