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2018-2022 CED Impact Report now available
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) has shared their Impact Report for the 2018-2022 funding cycle. -
Watch: Country Roads student's emotional response to acceptance letter
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
We are excited to welcome all of our new Country Roads students this semester, including Claire Nailler whose family story was featured on WVUToday.Read Watch: Country Roads student's emotional response to acceptance letter full story
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IMPACT WV introduces new NAS, Family Strengthening and Parent Support online training modules
Friday, July 14, 2023
IMPACT WV has added new online training modules on the topics of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Family Strengthening, and Parent Support. -
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities offers help for families, individuals with disabilities in the foster care system
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Each May, National Foster Care Month acknowledges those who help the more than 391,000 youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. The intersection of people with disabilities and the foster care system presents many unique challenges. Studies estimate that about one-third of foster youth have a chronic health condition. Youth with disabilities who age out of the foster care system are at an increased risk for homelessness. Unsheltered youth also see higher rates of substance use and human trafficking while having less access to health care.