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.

Profiles and Quicklinks

West Virginians with Disabilities Speak About Person-Centered Care

Person-centered care puts people and their families at the center of the decision-making process when it comes to their care. We spoke with West Virginians with disabilities about what person-centered care means to them.

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%)

In the United States, 25.6% of adults have some type of disability.

In West Virginia, 39.2% of adults have some type of disability.

DD Network Links

  • West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Disability Rights WV
  • AUCD

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

Get Directions to CED North

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.