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West Virginia Advocates, Inc. (WVA) is mandated by the Federal Government to advocate for and protect the legal rights of West Virginians with disabilities. WVA is a private, nonprofit agency. Our services are confidential and free of charge.


Bulletin Board

WVA Seeks Public Comment on Priorities and Objectives for the Next Three Fiscal Years

You are receiving this mail because we need your participation in the development of our Priorities and Objectives for advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities for the next three years, (2009-2011). A draft copy is attached. We would appreciate your thoughtful consideration and response. We began soliciting public input through a public forum held in Flatwoods, in March 2008 and have been gathering additional responses since that time. Our formal 45 day advertised public comment period is May 5, 2008 through June 21, 2008. The final draft of the Priorities and Objectives will be presented to the Board of Directors at their July meeting for the approval process. We can be contacted through our website at www.wvadvocates.org, by e-mail at bgiven@wvadvocates.org, by phone at 1-800-950-5250 (please speak with Clarice Hausch or Susan Given), by fax at 304 346-0867, or by mail at 1207 Quarrier Street, 4th floor, Charleston, WV 25301. We look forward to hearing from you...(read more about WVA's draft Priorities and Objectives) | (click for the draft Priorities and Objectives) | (Submit Comments on the draft Priorities and Objectives)

"Funds for YOU" from the TB/SCI Rehabilitation Fund Board

The TB/SCI Rehabilitation Fund Board is soliciting applications for its "Funds for YOU" program. "Funds for YOU" are availablefor individuals with traumatic brain injury. For more information, please download the "Funds for YOU" brochure in .pdf, or call (877) 724-8244.

WVVotes.com

WVVotes. com is a website "aimed at giving you, the citizen, the information you need to answer your election-related questions." For more information visit: http://www.wvvotes.com

WVA Board of Directors Meeting for Saturday, March 29, 2008 Has Been Cancelled

The West Virginia Advocates' Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2008 has been cancelled because of scheduling difficulties. The meeting is rescheduled for April 19, 2008.

WVA's FY 2007 Annual Report - March 21, 2008

WVA has published its Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report. Click here to read the report in HTML or Click here for the report in Adobe PDF

Disability Community Loses Strong Advocate - October 13, 2007

On October 13, 2007 Ken Ervin of Morgantown...(read more)

Fall 2007 Advoare - October 2007

WVA has published its Fall 2007 newsletter the Advocare. Click here to read the newsletter in HTML or Click here for the newsletter in Adobe PDF