Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University
BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK.
The WVU CED leads efforts to provide better services to West Virginians with disabilities through training, research and services.
News
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New OTD graduate joins Country Roads staff after creating peer mentor workbook for capstone project
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New podcast episode: Supporting other parents, a passion worth pursuing
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CED and Augusta Levy introduce new Wheeling support group for parents of children with disabilities
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Look for the new CED box truck at community events around the state
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Traumatic Brain Injury Program offers new training for educators to help students successfully return to learn after a concussion
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CED introduces WVU CED Ally Trainings; highly requested free virtual trainings about disabilities offered on rotating basis
Profiles and Quicklinks
![Melissa Learish](/media/5063/melissa.png)
Melissa Learish is a second-year Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ODT) student at West Virginia University. She has previous clinical and professional experience working with children, families and adults with varying abilities in multiple settings.
Read more about our trainees.
![Chloe Mikorski](/media/5124/chloe-home.png)
Chloe Mikorski is a second-year dual degree graduate student, pursuing a MSW and MPA. Her academic journey is centered on her passion for substance use disorders, recovery and advocating for marginalized communities.
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Disability Facts
Adults with Disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- • Be inactive (43.9%)
- • Be obese (44.6%)
- • Have high blood pressure (48.9%)
- • Smoke (42.7%)
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In the United States, 25.6% of adults have some type of disability.
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In West Virginia, 39.2% of adults have some type of disability.
Contact & Feedback
CED North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
(888) 829-9426
TTY: (800) 518-1448
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fax: 888-510-3125
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
CED South
The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
Feedback
The WVUCED is committed to ensuring accessibility for all trying to access the information and services we provide. It is the goal of WVUCED to ensure timely meaningful access to individuals with Limited English Proficiency, who are Deaf/Hard Of Hearing or need other accommodations. If you need assistance, please ask about our Language Access Plan.