Areas of Emphasis
The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities focuses its efforts on key areas identified by West Virginians where expanded services, training, research, and information can make the greatest impact.
These Areas of Emphasis guide our work to improve opportunities, health, and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across the state.
Explore our four Areas of Emphasis:
Disability Stats
Adults with disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- Be obese (46%)
- Have depression (54%)
- Have heart disease (14%)
- Have Long COVID (17%)
In the United States, 28.7% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 37% of adults have some type of disability.
The WVU CED is part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and represents the WV Developmental Disability Network alongside the WV Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights WV. Stats courtesy of the CDC.
Trainee Spotlight
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Ahleeyah Jackson Physician Assistant
Ahleeyah Jackson
Physician Assistant
Ahleeyah Jackson is a graduate student at WVU pursuing a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Originally from Huntington, WV, she earned her BS in exercise physiology with an emphasis on health professions from WVU, where she was also a member of the WVU Dance Team. During graduate school, she has served as the Diversity Chair for her PA class student government and as a member of AHEC. Through the LEND program, Ahleeyah hopes to strengthen her ability to advocate for and provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. She is particularly interested in learning how interdisciplinary collaboration can improve access to care and health outcomes for this population.
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Ava Pippitt Criminology
Ava Pippitt
Criminology
Ava Pippitt is an undergraduate student from Jarrettsville, MD majoring in criminology and minoring in forensic science. She hopes to work in the field of cybercrime, specifically working with victims. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ADHD. Her goal in the LEND program is to learn about various disabilities and how they affect the daily lives of individuals and those around them.
CED Location Addresses
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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fax: 888-510-3125
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
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CED South
The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
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