Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia. DRWV is a private, nonprofit agency. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
Removing Barriers to Opportunity and Equality
If you would like to schedule a presentation, an outreach event, or need brochures for distribution, please contact DRWV at 304-346-0847 or email us at contact@drofwv.org.
2024 VOTING DATES
Wondering when the elections occur?
Need to register to vote or switch parties?
View key dates and deadlines for the 2024 West Virginia Elections here.
Click the button below to see dates pertaining to voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot requests and ballot return deadlines, as well as date ranges for early voting, in-person voting options and more!
For more information and help with voting, be sure to visit the voting guides section of our website as well as the voting self-advocacy section by clicking the buttons below.
Is your polling place accessible?
Every person has the right to cast their ballot privately and independently. If you have issues accessing your polling place on Election Day, we would like to know!
Disability Rights of West Virginia is working to improve accessibility at polling places across the state. Your feedback with our online survey on the accessibility of your polling location will help us address any issues that exist.
We appreciate your help in making voting accessible for everyone in West Virginia!
Special Education
A Parent's
Advocacy Guide to
Version 4.0
A COMPANION GUIDE TO WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION POLICY 2419
April 2024
Our Parent's Advocacy Guide to Special Education - Version 4.0 is now available to view and print!
Disability Rights of WV (DRWV) and the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council (WVDDC) have developed: A Parent’s Advocacy Guide to Special Education for family members, students, educators, and advocates for students with disabilities.
This Companion Guide to the WV Department of Education Policy 2419 was created in response to parents’ requests to have instruction and materials to help them better understand special education policies and procedures in West Virginia.
Disability Rights of West Virginia
is seeking Board Members
together
we can do
amazing things!
ABLE Accounts give people with special needs more independence and financial security
You can make a difference!
By giving, you will help Disability Rights of West Virginia serve more people with disabilities.
DRWV is a non-profit organization that advocates for West Virginia residents with disabilities.
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