Education & Advocacy Resources
WV Birth to Three
WV Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and support for families with infants and toddlers ages birth through 35 months who have developmental delays or are at risk of developmental delays. Call (800) 642-8522 or (304) 558-5388 to request an evaluation.
WV Parent Training Information Center
West Virginia Parent Training Information Center (WVPTI) is an advocacy and training services group staffed by parents who have children with special needs. They provide information to families and professionals who work with children who have disabilities. WVPTI has fact sheets and other information on state and federal special education law, the IEP process, assistive technology, and inclusion. They can be reached by calling 1-800-281-1436, and their services are free of charge.
WV Preschool Special Education
Preschool Special Education Programming is offered by each county's school system in accordance with federal and state guidelines to eligible children ages three to five who have developmental delays or disabilities that qualify them for services. For additional information, contact your county's special education office or the WV Department of Special Education in Charleston at 1-800-642-8541.
Disability Rights of WV
Disability Rights of West Virginia is a state designated protection and advocacy program for West Virginians with disabilities. DRWV provides consultation and services on human and legal rights. They also provide a free Parents Guide to Special Education Services. For more information call (304) 346-0847.
WVU College of Law
WVU College of Law Child and Family Law Clinic provides legal assistance on a sliding fee scale to qualified children and families. They can assist with family law (i.e., matters of domestic violence, protection orders, adoption, custody, and guardianship matters), education law (i.e., special education and early intervention advocacy), housing (i.e., landlord-tenant issues, public housing problems), trust and estate law (i.e., special needs trusts and wills), and other legal issues that impact children and families. They primarily service Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Barbour, Harrison, Randolph, Doddridge, Lewis, and Ritchie counties. For information, call (304) 293-6808.
Employment resources
Pace Enterprises
PACE Enterprises helps adults with disabilities obtain meaningful employment. When an individual with a disability comes to PACE, they are evaluated and counseled to determine their skills and career goals. Then, training is provided to polish the individual’s talents and overcome shortcomings. Finally, the individual is either introduced to a local employer with whom they have forged a long-term relationship with or is employed in one of PACE’s business endeavors. Employment opportunities are available in Morgantown, Fairmont, Grafton, and Charleston, WV. For more information call (304) 983-7223.
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