West Virginia

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living

A community-based organization providing advocacy, networking and resources to persons with disabilities and their families. The centers are a place where people with disabilities are free to meet, share, learn and plan lives of greater independence and self reliance.
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The Arc of Ohio County

Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Philadelphia, PA District Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and several counties in Maryland and New Jersey.

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West Virginia AgrAbility Project

Assists people with disabilities employed in agriculture by providing practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.
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West Virginia American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

West Virginia chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
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West Virginia Center for Excellence in Disabilities

As one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the organization works to expand and improve services for people with disabilities and their families.
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West Virginia Disability Program Navigators

The Disability Program Navigator Project's purpose is to increase employment and self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.

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West Virginia Division of Veterans' Affairs

Assists Veterans and their dependents in securing all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled, including employment and health benefits.
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West Virginia Employment Network Program

Provides links to organizations in the state that offer employment assistance, vocational rehabilitation and other support services to Social Security disability beneficiaries.
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West Virginia Human Rights Commission

Works to eliminate discriminatory practices in housing, employment and other areas.
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West Virginia One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, career planning, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training, information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Information on your state's SBDCs, which offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. Web site includes an interactive map to help users find the SBDC closest to where they live.

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West Virginia Small Business Guide

If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.
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West Virginia Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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Work Incentive Seminar Event in Princeton (09/28/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a FREE Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Prineton on September 28 to learn more.

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