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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)

Free Policy 2419 Training - May 17, 2008

Free Policy 2419 Training for parents, guardians or an individual whose work require them to advocate for special education service’s of a school aged child with a disability who has or may need an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Policy 2419 is the WV policies and procedures for special education services. The training will be provided by West Virginia Advocates, the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia. It will be held on May 17, 2008 starting at 9:00am until 1:30pm, at the New Covenant Worship Center (white building on the corner) beside the Cowen Post Office. Lunch provided. To register contact Brittany at 1-800-950-5250 to ensure enough training materials.

Free Policy 2419 Training - May 15, 2008

Free Policy 2419 Training for parents, guardians or an individual whose work requires them to advocate for special education services of a school aged child with a disability who has, or may need, an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Policy 2419 is the WV policy and procedures for special education services. The training will be provided by West Virginia Advocates, the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia. It will be held on May 15, 2008 starting at 9:00am until 1:30pm, at the old Falls View Elementary School on Route 60. Please bring your lunch. To register contact Brittany at 1-800-950-5250 to ensure there will be enough training materials.

"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 available for 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'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

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

Archived

Blast Brain Injuries: Military and Mining Conference - March 14, 2008(download PDF brochure)

The Brain Injury Associan of West Virginia, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities, and HealthSouth are sponsoring a Conference on March 14, 2008 titled "Blast Brain Injuries: Military and Mining."... (read more)

Facilitated Public Forum, March 7, 2008, 1:00 P.M. to 4 P.M.(download PDF Flyer)

West Virginia Advocates requests your input in the preparation of our Priorities and Objectives...(read more)

Disability Community Loses Strong Advocate - October 13, 2007

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

WVA Releases Report in Choking Death
of 22 year old Man with Developmental Disabilities

West Virginia Advocates (WVA) conducted an investigation into the death of Craig Allen Payne, a 22 year old man receiving day habilitation services from Deaf Education and Advocacy Focus (DEAF) at their West Sattes location in Nitro...(read more)

West Virginia Advocate elected
to National Disability Rights Network Board

West Virginia Advocates, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Susan Given, Program Director to the National Disability Rights Network Board of Directors...(read more)

West Virginia Advocates Staff to serve on National Disability Rights Network-Resource Advisory Committee.

West Virginia Advocates (WVA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Calissie, Data Report Specialist to the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Resource Advocacy Committee...(read more)