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WVU expands options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
This fall, six new West Virginia University students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are paving the way for future students to be able to go to college, live on campus and gain academic and career preparation.Read WVU expands options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities full story
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Public Health student mapping the way for increased accessibility across campus
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Thought-provoking lectures. Relationship-building conversations. Awe-inspiring performances. “Country Roads”-singing celebrations. All of these important moments are part of the West Virginia University experience. But for some members of the Mountaineer community, participating in this transformative journey can be challenging.Read Public Health student mapping the way for increased accessibility across campus full story
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WVU CED Awarded National Training Grant
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) was awarded a national training grant to implement Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the OPioid Epidemic (SCOPE). Project SCOPE is a training initiative intended to identify and train practitioners in current and emerging knowledge and evidence-based promising practices in screening, monitoring, and care for children diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opiate withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), or who are suspected of being impacted by opioid use and related trauma exposure. The CED has received funding to implement this national training initiative using the Project ECHO ™ virtual professional development model. Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative model of education and care management that empowers clinicians to implement best practices wherever they live. The ECHO model™ increases access to rural and underserved areas by providing knowledge and support. -
Cancer Survivors with Disabilities Podcast
Monday, November 9, 2020
The CED's Dr. Lesley Cottrell, Jennifer Tenney, and Jessi Wright participated in the "Living Beyond Cancer" podcast series hosted by WVU Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention and Control. In the podcast, they discussed the needs and overall quality of life for cancer survivors experiencing a disability during or after treatment. Topics include when and how to ask for financial assistance and return to work; resources including new assistive technologies; tips for regaining your independence; as well as support and encouragement for getting your life back on track. Listen to it online