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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)

Established by Congress under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance Bill of Rights (DD) Act of 1975. In 1977, the PADD program was established in West Virginia. The PADD program serves to advocate that individuals (adults and children) with developmental disabilities are afforded appropriate services in accordance with their individual needs.

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PADD Eligibility

To be eligible for services under our PADD Program a person must have:

  • acquired a developmental disability before the age of 22, and;

  • have three (3) functional limitations.

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PADD Funding Source

Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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PADD Publications

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5088 Washington St. W,
 Suite 300

Charleston, WV  25313

Office Hours

Monday - Friday:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm

1-800-950-5250

(304) 346-0847

(304) 346-0867

Acknowledgement:  The following federal authorities share in the cost of funding this website:  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA); and the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Although SSA reviewed certain publication for accuracy, it does not constitute an official SSA document. The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of ACL, SAMHSA, RSA, SSA, or any other funder. We developed this website at U.S. taxpayer expense.

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