Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU

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Improving the lives of West Virginians by providing evidence-based services and training opportunities, conducting research to continually pursue new and innovative approaches to care and support, and sharing information about supports and resources. Established in 1978, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and has a satellite office in Big Chimney, West Virginia with staff located in offices across the state to better serve clients in their communities. The CED is a unit within West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences Center, and because of the placement within the University, has access and alignment within the Schools of Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine and Dentistry. As a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), we are part of a national network of similar centers across the country and serve as a resource to the community in the areas of education, research and service as it relates to the needs of people with disabilities.

We're excited to share that the IMPACT WV team's research article, "Evaluating the IMPACT WV training portal: Advancing ...
02/13/2026

We're excited to share that the IMPACT WV team's research article, "Evaluating the IMPACT WV training portal: Advancing substance use and family support education in rural West Virginia," has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Digital Health!

This study highlights the development and evaluation of the IMPACT WV training portal, our online educational resource designed to support service providers working with families affected by substance use in rural West Virginia.

Our findings show the commitment of rural service providers to enhance their competencies through the IMPACT WV training portal. It highlights the need for adaptive educational strategies to align with participant feedback, ultimately aiming to improve service provider knowledge, service delivery, and outcomes for families facing substance use disorders in rural communities.

Huge congratulations to the amazing staff and collaborators whose dedication and hard work made this publication possible! Your passion for improving rural health education and support has made a meaningful contribution to the field!

Read the full article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20552076251406303

IMPACT WV
WVU School of Medicine

All are invited to the public launch of CarePortal in Marion County on Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the 1-79 T...
02/13/2026

All are invited to the public launch of CarePortal in Marion County on Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the 1-79 Technology Park's Robert H. Mollohan Research Center (1000 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV).

CarePortal is a secure, church-centered platform where local child-serving professionals enter real, verified needs of children and families in crisis, allowing churches to respond quickly with practical support for things like beds and cribs for at-risk children, clothing, transportation, and help with utilities.

Register to attend the Marion County meeting: https://fam.care/r162040
Learn more about CarePortal: https://www.careportal.org/how-careportal-works/

CarePortal
West Virginia Department of Human Services

We're sharing another article today about the intersection of Black history and people with disabilities. The disability...
02/12/2026

We're sharing another article today about the intersection of Black history and people with disabilities. The disability rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s, using the guiding principles of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

As this article by the Legal Defense Fund points out, disability rights activists like Judy Heumann and Ed Roberts were influenced by civil rights movement ideas of collective action, peaceful protest, and civil disobedience to challenge systemic barriers that kept people with disabilities from being included in society.

The disability rights movement was successful in helping to pass several important pieces of legislature to improve the lives of people with disabilities, namely the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Olmstead Act passed in 1999, which affirms the right of people with disabilities to live in community settings vs. institutions.

Read the full article: https://www.naacpldf.org/disability-rights-and-racial-justice/

Photo by Tom Olin via National Museum of American History: EveryBody: An Artifact History of Disability in America. Photo shows American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) activists protesting for accessible transportation in Philadelphia, PA, 1989.

It was great to have so many Occupational Therapy students in the building earlier this week to learn all about assistiv...
02/11/2026

It was great to have so many Occupational Therapy students in the building earlier this week to learn all about assistive technology (AT) from the West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) team!

Did you know that any West Virginian can borrow AT devices free for a month at a time through the WVATS virtual loan library? Learn more: https://wvats.cedwvu.org/

West Virginia Assistive Technology - WVATS
West Virginia University- Occupational Therapy

The next Virtual Speaker Series webinar is coming up on Thursday, March 12! Join the Family to Family program as they we...
02/11/2026

The next Virtual Speaker Series webinar is coming up on Thursday, March 12!

Join the Family to Family program as they welcome Dr. Gina Graziani, Chair of the WVU School of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs. Dr. Graziani will be discussing dental care for children and youth with special healthcare needs.

This session will include tips for managing sensory sensitivities, coordinating care with specialists, and addressing common oral health issues. Tune in from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.!

Register: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/MvJoMFi7QTO-YEm85TkjDw #/registration

WV F2F and P4P Programs
WVU School of Dentistry

The Dance Haven is bringing their All Abilities Creative Movement dance classes back to Morgantown this spring at Ascend...
02/10/2026

The Dance Haven is bringing their All Abilities Creative Movement dance classes back to Morgantown this spring at Ascend WV!

These classes focus on bringing dancers with and without disabilities together in one supportive environment. Two classes are available: one for 5-6 year olds and one for ages 7+.

Sign up: https://pci.jotform.com/form/242175146210143

Questions? Send an email to inclusivedancewv@gmail.com

The Dance Haven
Ascend WV

The 4th annual Talking Time Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Summer Camp applications are now open!This ...
02/09/2026

The 4th annual Talking Time Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Summer Camp applications are now open!

This weeklong event hosted by Exceptional Possibilities WV takes place at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV in July and features all sorts of wonderful activities for youth ages 6-21 who are non-speaking or have limited speech and use some sort of AAC to communicate.

Camper and volunteer applications are open now through May 1, 2026!

Camper application: https://shorturl.at/yxm3n
Volunteer application: https://shorturl.at/HTvDQ

Exceptional Possibilities WV

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, February 10 from 2-3 p.m. EST as we welcome Dr. Robert Gould from the University of Il...
02/09/2026

Don't forget to join us tomorrow, February 10 from 2-3 p.m. EST as we welcome Dr. Robert Gould from the University of Illinois Chicago Dept. of Disability and Human Development!

Dr. Gould will be presenting on "Disability Inclusion, Corporate Responsibility, and Workplace Flexibility: Analyzing Theory and Practice."

All are welcome to join the discussion!

Register for free: https://wvu.zoom.us/meeting/register/cqlQaWQdRa-ixx-cbIEeBw #/registration

UIC Department of Disability and Human Development

Throughout February, we're going to be spotlighting some influential people from the intersection of the Black and disab...
02/06/2026

Throughout February, we're going to be spotlighting some influential people from the intersection of the Black and disability communities.

Today, we're highlighting Black women with disabilities who have inspired change.

- Claudia Gordon: The first Deaf Black woman to become a U.S. attorney.

- Harriet Tubman: A leader of the Underground Railroad, Tubman had a traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and narcolepsy.

- Fannie Lou Hamer: A civil rights leader with polio who ran for Congress.

- Ayanna Pressley: A U.S. Congresswoman with alopecia who champions disability rights and racial equality.

- Yolanda Thompson: A Capitol Hill advisor and activist who has multiple disabilities and chronic illnesses.

- Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo: Global Disability Advisor at the World Bank who has a spinal cord injury.

Check out the full article from the United Spinal Association: https://unitedspinal.org/honoring-six-black-women-with-disabilities-who-inspire-change/

United Spinal Association

The next Support Parent certification class is happening next Thursday, February 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom.Are ...
02/06/2026

The next Support Parent certification class is happening next Thursday, February 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom.

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special healthcare needs? Interested in sharing your experiences and expertise with other parents and caregivers who are on a similar journey?

If so, becoming a volunteer Support Parent with the Parent to Parent program could be for you!

Register for the certification class: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/6dxnO2OTRYaAJxsVsGZFOQ #/registration

Questions? Reach out to Parent to Parent program coordinator, Ali Shipman, at alicia.shipman@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-4692 ext. 60654.

WV F2F and P4P Programs
Parent to Parent USA

Inclusion on Ice happens this Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wheeling Park Memorial Ice Rink in Wheeling, WV!This g...
02/05/2026

Inclusion on Ice happens this Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wheeling Park Memorial Ice Rink in Wheeling, WV!

This great event is brought to you by Easterseals Rehabilitation Center, Augusta Levy Behavioral Services, and the Wheeling Nailers hockey team. People of all abilities are welcome to ice skate. Adaptive equipment and on-ice helpers will be available for assistance. There will also be a resource fair and other activities.

Register in advance: https://forms.gle/9X6cTgupNkcmZTLj8

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Augusta Levy Behavioral Services
Wheeling Nailers

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959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV
26505

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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