Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University
BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK.
The WVU CED leads efforts to provide better services to West Virginians with disabilities through training, research and services.
News
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IMPACT WV program to give away a specialized baby swing during Recovery Month to help infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome -
WVU CED Center Advisory Committee seeks new members to help shape services for West Virginians with disabilities -
CED Ability Grand Rounds - September 10, 2024 -
New podcast episode: Connection, community and compassion -
CED Ability Grand Rounds return on August 13 and share 2024 schedule -
Program offers free person-centered planning trainings for people with developmental disabilities and their families
Profiles and Quicklinks
Melissa Learish is a second-year Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ODT) student at West Virginia University. She has previous clinical and professional experience working with children, families and adults with varying abilities in multiple settings.
Read more about our trainees.
Chloe Mikorski is a second-year dual degree graduate student, pursuing a MSW and MPA. Her academic journey is centered on her passion for substance use disorders, recovery and advocating for marginalized communities.
West Virginians with Disabilities Speak About Person-Centered Care
Person-centered care puts people and their families at the center of the decision-making process when it comes to their care. We spoke with West Virginians with disabilities about what person-centered care means to them.
Disability Facts
Adults with Disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- • Be inactive (43.9%)
- • Be obese (44.6%)
- • Have high blood pressure (48.9%)
- • Smoke (42.7%)
In the United States, 25.6% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 39.2% 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
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fax: 888-510-3125
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
CED South
The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
Feedback
The WVUCED is committed to ensuring accessibility for all trying to access the information and services we provide. It is the goal of WVUCED to ensure timely meaningful access to individuals with Limited English Proficiency, who are Deaf/Hard Of Hearing or need other accommodations. If you need assistance, please ask about our Language Access Plan.