Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University
BUILDING A
STRONG
NETWORK.
The WVUCED leads efforts to provide better services to West Virginians with disabilities through training, research and services.
Profiles and Quicklinks
Michaela is an MSW student studying social work with a specialty in disability studies.
Read more about Michaela.
Meet Patrick. Patrick has autism and an intellectual disability. Until 2008, Patrick lived with his biological mother in Texas.
Read more about Patrick.
How to Choose a Fitness Center
In this episode, Mary Allison explores what you should consider before joining a fitness facility if you have a disability. Video by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
Disability Facts
Adults with Disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- • smoke (21.9%)
- • be obese (43.3%)
In the United States, 12.6% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 19.4% of adults have some type of disability.
DD Network Links
Contact & Feedback
CED North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
(888) 829-9426
TTY: (800) 518-1448
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
CED South
4510 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite B.
Big Chimney, WV 25302
Phone: 304-720-3200