News
-
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities develops collaborative to address neonatal abstinence syndrome service challenges
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Earlier this year WV DHHR Cabinet Secretary, Bill J. Crouch, described West Virginia as being in the midst of a “child welfare crisis and the prevalence of NAS [neonatal abstinence syndrome] is at the forefront of our issues.” The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVUCED) is seeing the impact that NAS has on developmental outcomes of children and has received funding to target barriers and address health concerns for children, their parents and their families.
-
CED Run, Walk or Roll - Sunday, Sept. 23rd
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
The CED is excited to be hosting its first all-inclusive fundraising event! The Run, Walk or Roll will be a fun event on Sunday, September 23rd at the WVU Coliseum track. This is a family event, strollers, wheelchairs and adapted bikes are welcome!
Events include a 5K run, a relay track event, a 1 mile fun walk and a kid’s 100 meter dash. Departments are encouraged to make their own teams and come out to help the CED expand services to individuals with disabilities and their families in West Virginia.
-
August Grand Rounds
Thursday, August 16, 2018
CED Ability Grand Rounds
-
Autism Social Skills Group Starting Soon
Thursday, July 26, 2018
The CED is enrolling children with autism ages 3-8 years old for it's fall session of Social Skills Groups. These social skills groups will focus on basic interaction skills as well as providing an opportunity to form friendships.
Social Skills Group - ages 3-5
This group will meet on Wednesday’s at 4:00-5:00 pm for 6 weeks (August 29th- October 3rd).
Social Skills Group - ages 6-8
This group will meet on Wednesday's at 5:15-6:15 for 6 weeks (August 29th - October 3rd)
Both groups will be held at the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown
Cost: $75 Invoice will be sent via email following completion of registration.
For more info or to register, visit http://www.autism.cedwvu.org/social-skills-group/
