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• Cancer Survivors with Disabilities Podcast

  

  Monday, November 9, 2020

  The CED's Dr. Lesley Cottrell, Jennifer Tenney, and Jessi Wright participated in the "Living Beyond Cancer" podcast series hosted by WVU Cancer Institute's Cancer Prevention and Control. In the podcast, they discussed the needs and overall quality of life for cancer survivors experiencing a disability during or after treatment. Topics include when and how to ask for financial assistance and return to work; resources including new assistive technologies; tips for regaining your independence; as well as support and encouragement for getting your life back on track. Listen to it online

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• WVU CED launches new website to provide resources for families impacted by substance use disorders

  

  Wednesday, September 23, 2020

  The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) launched a new website designed to provide resources to help educate families and providers on the effects of substance use on the family unit and child development.

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• Support the CED at Kroger

  

  Friday, September 4, 2020

  Signing up is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and takes less than 5 minutes

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• New WVU grant provides kids with needed mobility equipment

  

  Tuesday, January 14, 2020

  MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— Kids like to move and be as independent as possible. But for children with mobility impairments, equipment needs may limit their ability to get out and go.

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