EMPLOYMENT - FEDERAL AGENCIES Rehabilitation Services Administration United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA oversees and provides funds to the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services as well as the four independent living centers in West Virginia. Social Security Administration Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) United States Department of Labor homepage. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration homepage. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy This office offers a variety of fact sheets and publications on topics such as disability and workplace culture, accommodations, emergency preparedness in the workplace, job seeking, and recruitment and retention. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) This is the home page of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency of the United States Government that enforces the federal employment discrimination laws. U.S. Office of Personnel Management Selective Placement Program Most Federal agencies have a Selective Placement Program Coordinator, a Special Emphasis Manager (SEM) for Employment of Adults with Disabilities, or equivalent, who helps to recruit, hire and accommodate people with disabilities at that agency. This directory lists the coordinator(s) identified by their agency.

EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment This is a questions and answers document developed by the Social Security Administration, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Department of Justice for people with disabilities who are looking for employment. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Disclosure Resources JAN provides free, confidential technical assistance about job accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) ‘How to Request an Accommodation’ Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provided an example of an accommodation request letter. Job Accommodations Network (JAN) This is the home page for the Job Accommodations Network (JAN), a program funded through the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy providing a resource for workplace productivity enhancements and reasonable accommodations solutions. Job Accommodations Network ADA Resources The Job Accommodations Network (JAN) Americans with Disabilities Act Library. Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency of the United States Government that enforces the federal employment discrimination laws. This document covers information on reasonable accommodations for small businesses. The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. The Americans with Disabilities Act And the Rights of Persons with HIV/AIDS To Obtain Occupational Training and State Licensing U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section questions and answers. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Public Law 103-3 Enacted February 5, 1993. An Act to grant family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This fact sheet was prepared by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Office of Legal Counsel. It is intended to provide technical assistance on some common questions that have arisen about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) when the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) also applies. The Mental Health Provider's Role in a Client's Request for a Reasonable Accommodation at Work From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission U.S. Department of Justice Guide to Disability Rights Laws This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ADA Guide 'Your Employment Rights as an Individual with Disabilities An EEOC document outlining employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for people with disabilities. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ADA Publications This takes you to a publications request form and listing of EEOC publications. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Enforcement Guidelines This is a list of EEOC enforcement documents including enforcement related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor helps Veterans understand employee eligibility and job entitlements, employer obligations, benefits and remedies under the Act. The law is intended to encourage non-career uniformed service so that America can enjoy the protection of those services, staffed by qualified people, while maintaining a balance with the needs of private and public employers who also depend on these same individuals. West Virginia Division of Labor Homepage for the West Virginia Division of Labor. West Virginia Human Rights Commission West Virginia Human Rights Commission whose mission is to eliminate discriminatory practices based upon sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, religion, blindness and familial status. Wheeling Human Rights Commission It is the mission of the Human Rights Commission to encourage mutual respect among all racial, religious and ethnic groups within the City. Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace Why, When, What, and How A document of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment addressing disability disclosure issues and employment geared towards youth.

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER INFORMATION A Toolkit for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Employee Resource Groups This informational toolkit was prepared in recognition of the increasing number of employers expressing an interest in developing or enhancing Disability Employee Resource Groups. Employer Assistance & Resource Network EARN offers employers individualized technical assistance on issues related to recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals with disabilities, including providing linkages to state and local community-based organizations serving job seekers with disabilities. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) This is the home page for the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a program funded through the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy providing a resource for workplace productivity enhancements and reasonable accommodation solutions. Job Accommodation Network ADA Resources The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Americans with Disabilities Act Library. U.S. Department of Labor Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor Helps employers quickly determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization and their responsibilities under them. U.S. Department of Labor Employment Law Guide The guide is especially helpful for employers without a dedicated legal or human resources staff. The updated version addresses recent and important changes in employment laws. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy This office offers a variety of fact sheets and publications on topics such as disability and workplace culture, accommodations, emergency preparedness in the workplace, job seeking, and recruitment and retention. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ADA Guide 'Your Responsibilities as an Employer' An EEOC document aimed at employers outlining their responsibilities to people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Employer Best Practices for Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities This EEOC document supplements the 2007 guidance by providing suggestions for best practices that employers may adopt to reduce the chance of EEO violations against caregivers, and to remove barriers to equal employment opportunity. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Legal Resources The types of laws and discrimination that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guide 'The Americans with Disabilities Act: Applying Performance and Conduct Standards to Employees with Disabilities An EEOC document addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act interacts with employee performance and conduct standards. West Virginia Division of Labor Homepage for the West Virginia Division of Labor.

EMPLOYMENT - ACCOMMODATIONS Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) For information on CAP and accommodation solutions for civilian employees with disabilities. CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive appropriate assistive technology for their needs, including vision or hearing loss, dexterity impairments, and cognitive difficulties. Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) ‘How to Request an Accommodation’ Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provided an example of an accommodation request letter. Job Accommodations Network (JAN) This is the home page for the Job Accommodations Network (JAN), a program funded through the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy providing a resource for workplace productivity enhancements and reasonable accommodations solutions. Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) A national resource to facilitate and promote the use of accessible technology in the hiring, employment, retention, and career advancement of individuals with disabilities. Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the agency of the United States Government that enforces the federal employment discrimination laws. This document covers information on reasonable accommodations for small businesses. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Questions & Answers about Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This document explains how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with vision impairments. West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Technology Services Rehabilitation technology specialists provide services that help DRS clients work more efficiently. DRS has a group of experienced engineers, computer specialists and technicians who specialize in job accommodations, custom-designed assistive technology and product fabrication.

EDUCATION - BULLYING/HARASSMENT Bullying Resources for Educators and Parents Once bullying starts, it is hard to get it to stop. The role of an educator and a parent is to teach empathy, teach and train staff and improve how bullying is handled by adults . A comprehensive list of resources is provided for educators and parents to help put a stop to bullying in schools and communities. Cyberbullying Research Center The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. Effective Evidence-based Practices for Preventing and Addressing Bullying The enclosure to go with the U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter on Bullying, August, 20, 2013. PACER Center's 'Kids Against Bullying' PACER's site for kids to get information and guidance about bullying. PACER Center's Bullying Prevention Publications Page PACER Center's Bullying Prevention Project unites, engages, and educates communities nationwide to prevent bullying through creative, relevant, and interactive resources. This page provides publications and other resources for bullying prevention. PACER Center's National Center for Bullying Prevention PACER Center's Bullying Prevention Project is for all children, including children with disabilities, and promotes bullying awareness and teaches effective ways to respond to bullying. StopBullying.gov The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Steering Committee has partnered with the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs to share information the federal government has prepared to help prevent and address bullying in communities. U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter on Bullying, October 21, 2014 Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights to schools about addressing bullying. U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights bullying fact sheet A fact sheet for parents detailing what public schools are required to do when students with disabilities are bullied. Understanding Bullying and Cyberbullying A bullying resource from Online Schools "created to bring awareness to issues surrounding bullying and cyberbullying, and to help students, parents, and teachers prevent instances of bullying in the future". West Virginia Safe Schools Helpline A 24-hour, toll-free number has been assigned for all of West Virginia -- the same number for ALL schools. It can be reached from instate and from outside the state. When you call this number, you will be talking to an actual person -- not a recording.

DEAFNESS/HARD OF HEARING American Association of the Deaf-Blind The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. Are You Deaf or Hard of Hearing? You Have a Right to a Qualified Interpreter A brochure from the West Virginia Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASLdeafined Offers an interactive sign language website with lessons, games, activities, and a personalized progress chart. It has over 2200 videos in the dictionary which continues to grow. Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) Library The library provides free loan captioned and described educational media to benefit K?12 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. Fairview Learning Network Fairview Learning is dedicated to helping individuals maximize their reading skills. Specific strategies, materials, programs, and assessments have been developed to jumpstart the reading skills of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Hands and Voices Hands and Voices is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. Handspeak – Sign Language Online A sign language resource. How to Obtain a Qualified Sign Language Interpreter for a Doctor's Appointment A publication from the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. iCanConnect If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends. Lions Clubs International Affordable Hearing Aid Program Lions are providing high-quality, low-cost hearing aids through the Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project (AHAP), a project of Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions AHAP is dedicated to helping provide aids to people who could not otherwise afford them. National Association of the Deaf "The NAD is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America." National Association of the Deaf – Information about Health Care Providers Provides information about laws and requesting accommodations related to access to medical care to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. National Association of the Deaf – Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers Provides questions and answers to health care providers about laws and requesting accommodations related to access to medical care by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders "Improving the lives of people who have communication disorders." Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Interpreters serve as professional communicators in a vast array of settings such as: churches, schools, courtrooms, hospitals and theaters, as well as on political grandstands and television. So the World May Hear A project of the Starkey Foundation. Starkey Hearing Foundation has helped hundreds of thousands to hear better. SOUNDapex "60 Basic ASL Sign Language For Beginners" Contains 6 chapters of information about sign language. Starkey Hearing Foundation Hear Now Program Hear Now is a national non-profit program that helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing get hearing aids if they have no other resources. Hear Now also collects hearing aids for recycling purposes. West Virginia Association of the Deaf The West Virginia Association of the Deaf, Inc., (WVAD) operated by, of, for the Deaf Community, advocates, and promotes to improve the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing individuals including but not limited to deaf-blind individuals, parents of deaf children, interpreters, late-deafened adults, and children of deaf adults. West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) is to advocate for, develop, and coordinate public policies, regulations, and programs to assure full and equal opportunity for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing in West Virginia. West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing's Interpreter Directory The WVCDHH maintains this directory of sign langauge interpreters on their website. For additional assistance, please contact the WVCDHH (see link to their website above). West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing's Telephonic Communication Device Loan Program Offers equipment for West Virginia residents with qualifying disabilities that interfere with the use of the telephone. West Virginia Hands and Voices Hands & Voices is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Access to Justice Office – Interpreters Contains information on the West Virginia Supreme Court’s Access to Justice office, which coordinates the provision of sign language services in West Virginia courts. What Businesses Need to Know About Qualified Sign Language Interpreters in West Virginia A brochure from the West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing WV SenseAbilities Project Technical assistance and training for deaf-blind children, their families and their service personnel.

ABLE ABLE National Resource Center The ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) is a collaborative whose supporters share the goal of accelerating the design and availability of ABLE accounts for the benefit of individuals with disabilities and their families. We bring together the investment, support and resources of the country’s largest and most influential national disability organizations. WVABLE The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office administers WVABLE, a program designed to give people with disabilities more independence and financial security. This page is a direct link to create or log in to an account.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People With Disabilities This guide provides information to assist planners, managers, operators and building owners in making temporary events accessible to people with disabilities. ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments The Tool Kit is designed to teach state and local government officials how to identify and fix problems that prevent people with disabilities from gaining equal access to state and local government programs, services, and activities. It will also teach state and local officials how to conduct accessibility surveys of their buildings and facilities to identify and remove architectural barriers to access. ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal This checklist is based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. ADA Discrimination Complaint Form People with disabilities can now file complaints under Title II or Title III of the ADA directly through an online complaint form at the Department of Justice's website. ADA Essentials for Transit Board Members Fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Transit Public Policy is a 68-page, spiral-bound resource that is suited for not only board members, but bus, rail, and paratransit staff, public officials, community planners, advocates, and anyone seeking basic information on the ADA as it relates to public transportation. ADA Home Page Information and technical assistance on the American's with Disabilities Act. ADA Portal From this webpage you can search over 7,400 ADA documents collected by the national Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC). ADA Requirements: Service Animals This publication provides guidance on the term “service animal” and the service animal provisions in the US Department of Justice regulations. ADA Title II and Title III Regulations Fact Sheet Series The National Network of ADA Centers has created a Fact Sheet Series to give guidance around the specific changes to the ADA. Each fact sheet focuses on a different topic, providing an overview of what the revised regulations are for that topic. ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments The Department of Justice revised its regulations implementing the ADA in September 2010. The new rules clarify issues that arose over the previous 20 years and contain new requirements, including the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards). This document provides general guidance to assist State and local governments in understanding and complying with the ADA's requirements. ADA: Know Your Rights – Returning Service Members with Disabilities This publication explains your rights under the American?s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides information on where to get assistance. Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Title III Technical Assistance Manual Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities This technical assistance manual addresses the requirements of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which applies to public accommodations, commercial facilities, and private entities offering certain examinations and courses. An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities This booklet provides guidance to local governments about emergency preparedness and response planning. Disability Law Handbook This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. Disability Law Handbook – Spanish Version This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. Eastlake, Derry and Associates Accessibility Solutions A consulting firm that can assist businesses, associations, or programs with their accessibility needs and to help them achieve full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). U.S. Access Board Guide on Access to Outdoor Sites This guide is intended to help designers, owners, and operators understand and use the ABA Standards for trails, picnic and camping facilities, viewing areas, and beach access routes. Mid-Atlantic ADA Center The Center provides information, guidance and training on the ADA, tailored to meet the needs of businesses, government entities, organizations, and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV). Mid-Atlantic ADA Center Youth with Disabilities Page The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center is a great resource for all things related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Because this law affects young people, we have created a special web page on our website just for young people like you to talk about Disability History, Employment, Education, Health/Recreation/Arts, and more. The ADA National Network The ADA National Network consists of ten Regional ADA National Network Centers located throughout the United States that provide local assistance to ensure that the ADA is implemented wherever possible. The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. The Americans with Disabilities Act And the Rights of Persons with HIV/AIDS To Obtain Occupational Training and State Licensing U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section questions and answers. The Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers The information in this booklet has been adapted from ?The Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers? document produced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, October 2008 version. Topic Guides on ADA Transportation A Series of Topic Guides for Transit Agencies, Riders and Advocates on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Transportation. U.S. Department of Justice 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design The Department has assembled this official online version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to bring together the information in one easy-to-access location. U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division To File a Complaint about:1: An institution - complaints about institutions such as jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, developmental disability/mental retardation facilities, mental health facilities or nursing homes. 2: A law enforcement agency - complaints about law enforcement agencies, such as police or sheriff's departments. 3: Access Act violations - interference with access to reproductive health clinics or places of religious worship. U.S. Department of Justice Guide to Disability Rights Laws This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. U.S. Department of Justice Pool Accessibility Questions and Answers: accessibility requirements for existing swimming pools at hotels and other public accommodations. U.S. Department of Justice Title II and III ADA Complaints You can file an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint alleging disability discrimination against a State or local government or a public accommodation (including, for example, a restaurant, doctor's office, retail store, hotel, etc.) online, by mail, or fax. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) This is the home page of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency of the United States Government that enforces the federal employment discrimination laws. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ADA Guide 'Your Employment Rights as an Individual with Disabilities An EEOC document outlining employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for people with disabilities. U .S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ADA Publications This takes you to a publications request form and listing of EEOC publications. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guide 'The Americans with Disabilities Act: Applying Performance and Conduct Standards to Employees with Disabilities An EEOC document addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act interacts with employee performance and conduct standards. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) final regulations to implement the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) final regulations (effective May 24, 2011) to implement the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) are now available for public view. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Information About the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) The ADAAA regulations, accompanying Question and Answer documents and a fact sheet. United States Access Board The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design. United States Access Board Guide to the ADA Standards This guide explains requirements in the current editions of the ADA Standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

BLINDNESS/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Accessible Yoga for the Blind with Microsoft Kinect-based Program Eyes-Free Yoga uses Microsoft Kinect software to track body movements and offer auditory feedback to blind in real time for yoga poses. American Association of the Deaf-Blind The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. American Council of the Blind This site provides general information about the Council, including recent issues of their monthly publication. American Foundation for the Blind Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss. Cabell Wayne Association of the Blind Serving the blind and visually impaired of Cabell and Wayne Counties of West Virginia for a quarter of a century. Guide Dogs for the Blind Offer guide dogs and training free-of-charge to blind and visually impaired people throughout the US and Canada. iCanConnect If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends. If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision – How We Can Help Social Security Adminstration's Electonic Booklet Learning Ally A national nonprofit, volunteer organization with an accessible audiobook library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia. National Braille Press A nonprofit braille printer and publisher offering braille books, magazines, textbooks, tests, and embossing services. Resource Guide for the Legally Blind Includes a list of apps, organizations, products, programs, tools and other resources to help the legally blind learn, work and live — from performing everyday tasks to filing their taxes. Seeing Hand Association Assisting all ages of visually impaired persons to receive the needed services for the individual and family to achieve quality of life. US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Questions & Answers about Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) This document explains how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with vision impairments. Vision Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) This factsheet developed by Janet M. Powell, Ph.D., OTR/L; Alan Weintraub, M.D.; Laura Dreer, Ph.D.; and Tom Novack, Ph.D., in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center tells you about problems with your vision after a TBI and how to treat them. Visually Impaired Seniors In-Home Outreach and Networking Services (VISIONS) VISIONS is an independent living program for seniors with vision loss. Services are provided free to qualified applicants. Leaving your home or community is not necessary to receive VISIONS services. WV Library Commission Special Services Library As part of the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, the Special Services Library loans recorded materials and Braille materials to state residents who are unable to read or use standard print due to impairment, visual or physical, or reading disability. WV SenseAbilities Project Technical assistance and training for deaf-blind children, their families and their service personnel.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (NOT EDUCATION) Attention Deficit Disorder Association "The World's Leading Adult AD/HD organization." Bridges4Kids Building partnerships between families, schools, and communities. Cerebral Palsy Guide Cerebral Palsy Guide helps children and families in need, by extending medical options, educational information financially and emotionally supportive tools to those affected by cerebral palsy. Child and Youth Advocacy Center The mission of the Child and Youth Advocacy Center (CYAC) is to develop a community-wide response that builds on existing resources to empower families, youth, professionals, and others in breaking the cycle of maltreatment and abuse. Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. Children with Special Health Care Needs Program The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program, in the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH) advances the health and well-being of children and youth with certain chronic, debilitating conditions by providing specialized medical care and care coordination services to children under 21 years of age who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Children's Therapy Clinic We provide free comprehensive therapy to children with disabilities. Children's Therapy Clinic offers a team approach to focus on each child's needs and abilities by including parents, caregivers, family members, and other professionals involved with the child. Our therapists help each child to reach his or her full potential and help create the little miracles of a child's first step or word. We're located in Cross Lanes, just off the I-64 exit. Coalfield Community Action Partnership Coalfield Community Action Partnership, Inc. is a private non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that serves residents of Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. Coalfield CAP offers a variety of services and programs including Head Start, Community Services Block Grant, Weatherization, Personal Care, Seniors, and more. Easter Seals Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Family Voices Keeping Families at the center of children's health care. Foster Care Ombudsman During the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions House Bills 2010 and 4094, relating to Foster Care, enabled an independent Foster Care Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is required to have experience as a former foster parent or in the area of child welfare. HealthCheck – West Virginia's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program HealthCheck is the name of West Virginia's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (E.P.S.D.T.). It is a mandated Medicaid Program enacted in 1967 to ensure that Medicaid-eligible children under age 21 receive a comprehensive range of preventive and primary health services. This program provides periodic, comprehensive health examinations; vision, dental and hearing assessments; immunizations; and treatment follow-up of conditions found through the health examination. Help Me Grow Help Me Grow is a FREE referral service that connects families with critical developmental resources for their children birth through five years. Learning Disabilities Online "The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD." Legal Aid of West Virginia's Family, Advocacy, Support, and Training (FAST) Program The goal of the Family, Advocacy, Support, and Training (FAST) program is to develop a statewide parent-to-parent and youth support network that will empower families to participate in planning, management, and evaluation of their child's treatment. Make a Wish Foundation Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. MODIFY (formerly Chafee Community Support Services) MODIFY with the WVUCED provides on-going services to youth who are transitioning out of the foster care system. Mountain State Parents Child and Adolescent Network (MSP-CAN) Promotes reforms in the service delivery system through a continuum of interrelated activities that educate and support parent, inform practitioners, and administrators and policy makers. National Resource Center for ADHD The nation's clearinghouse for science-based information about all aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the NRC provides information on this disorder which affects how millions of children and adults function on a daily basis. Parents with Disabilities – Through the Looking Glass Provides direct services, information, and referral to a diverse group of parents with disabilities and their families. Pride Community Services PRIDE offers a multitude of programs geared at assisting low income individuals and families to move out of poverty and toward self sufficiency. Currently the agency operates Senior nutrition sites in Logan, Chapmanville and Millcreek; Head Start Centers in Logan, Chapmanville, Dehue, Lorado and Buffalo; and in conjunction with the Logan County Board of Education we operate specialized collaborative classrooms in several schools; Weatherization Program; CSBG Program; Child and Adult Food Care Program; Case Management and In-Home Care Programs. Quiet Minds Our goal is to facilitate early identification and treatment of psychosis in a collaborative, recovery-oriented approach involving individuals experiencing first episode psychosis, therefore reduce the disruption to the young person’s functioning and psychosocial development. Right from the Start RFTS provides in-home care coordination services to high risk, low income pregnant women through the second postpartum month and Medicaid eligible high risk infants through one year of age. Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center Information and resources about sensory processing disorders. Special Needs Grants Provides a list of available special needs grants. West Virginia Birth to Three WV Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and supports for children under age three who have a delay in their development, or may be at risk of having a delay, and their family. West Virginia Bureau for Family Assistance Meeting the needs of today's children and families: Children and Families Services Directory. West Virginia Court System Self-Help Center This on-line self-help center has been designed to provide valuable information to those persons wishing to represent themselves in court. West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources A statewide program designed to provide professional development opportunities for the early care and education community. West Virginia Family Grief Center To provide caring support to grieving children between the ages of 3 and 18 and their families. West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services The mission of the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for all West Virginians through disease surveillance, investigation, analysis, education and prevention services. WV Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council The ICC was established in 1987 in compliance with the federal regulations governing state early intervention systems that address the needs of infants and toddlers, ages birth to three, eligible under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

CRIMINAL/JUVENILE JUSTICE A Guide to Re-entry Planning for Prisoners Living with Mental Illnesses NAMI's re-entry guide walks you through getting health care, ID, housing, benefits and other necessities to help you succeed. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Prison Project Dedicated to ensuring that our nation's prisons, jails, juvenile facilities and immigration detention centers comply with the Constitution, federal law, and international human rights principles, and to addressing the crisis of over-incarceration in the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act Information for Law Enforcement Compliance assistance materials will help state and local law enforcement officers understand how to interact with victims, witnesses, suspects, and others who have disabilities. Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and Title III Revised Regulations Fact Sheet Series – Detention & Correctional Facilities A fact sheet from the ADA Network. Bazelon Center Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Bazelon Center's Publications for Individuals Involved in the Criminal Justice System The Bazelon Center produces reports, issue papers and manuals that analyze major federal laws, policies and regulations that affect access to services and the rights of people with mental disabilities. Building Bridges: An Act to Reduce Recidivism by Improving Access to Benefits for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities upon Release from Incarceration Building Bridges offers states a strategy to reduce recidivism and help recently released inmates with psychiatric disabilities successfully transition to community life. Center for Law and Education: When Schools Criminalize Disability When Schools Criminalize Disability: Education Law Strategies for Legal Advocates explores various legal theories and strategies for challenging inappropriate school-initiated delinquency petitions and crime reports, and addressing their aftermath. Center for Mental Health Services GAINS Center The CMHS National GAINS Center has operated since 1995 as a national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system. Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division: Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coordinates all federal juvenile delinquency prevention programs, all federal programs and activities that detain or care for unaccompanied juveniles, and all federal programs relating to missing and exploited children. Fair Shake Reentry Resource Center Fair Shake is dedicated to supporting the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated people into society. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Police Brutality Complaints If you have a complaint of police brutality or the abuse of your rights by the police or other public officials, contact the nearest office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Bureau of Prisons homepage - locate prisoners, facilities, and other information. Financial Recovery Resource Guide for the Formerly Incarcerated Starting over after incarceration can be hard. In this guide, you’ll find information on how to update your IDs, find temporary housing, and fix your credit score after being released from prison. Legal Action Center LAC is a non-profit public interest law firm and policy organization that specializes in fighting discrimination against and protecting the rights of people with alcohol or drug problems, HIV/AIDS, or criminal records. NAMI's CIT Programs CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health provider agencies and individuals and families affected by mental illness. Office for Victims of Crimes The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) was established by the 1984 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to oversee diverse programs that benefit victims of crime. Police Response to People with Disabilities Eight-Part Series - Designed for use in roll-call training, this videotape addresses law enforcement situations involving people who have mobility disabilities, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy or seizure disorders, speech disabilities, deafness or hard of hearing, and blindness or low vision. The eight segments range from 5 to 10 minutes in length. Reentry Housing Options: The Policymakers' Guide Provides practical steps that lawmakers and others can take to increase public safety through better access to affordable housing for individuals released to the community. SB 232: West Virginia Strategic Plan: Diversions of Justice-Involved Individuals Strategic plan for West Virginia to use the Sequential Intercept Model to divert adults and juveniles with mental illness, developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system into treatment and to promote continuity of care and interventions. The Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook How to bring a federal lawsuit to challenge violations of your rights in prison. A booklet published by the Center for Constitutional Rights. The National Resource Center for Children and Families of the Incarcerated at Family and Corrections Network NRCCFI is the oldest and largest organization in the U.S. focused on children and families of the incarcerated and programs that serve them. U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division To File a Complaint about:1: An institution - complaints about institutions such as jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, developmental disability/mental retardation facilities, mental health facilities or nursing homes. 2: A law enforcement agency - complaints about law enforcement agencies, such as police or sheriff's departments. 3: Access Act violations - interference with access to reproductive health clinics or places of religious worship. West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation The West Virginia Division of Corrections - locate inmates, facilities, and information. West Virginia Guidebook for Incarcerated Veterans Intended to provide current information to assist incarcerated veterans in West Virginia to access benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. West Virginia Public Defender Services Homepage of the West Virginia Public Defender Services. West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority WV Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority - locate inmates, facilities, and information.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) AbleNet Assistive Technology Products Assistive Technology products. Center on Technology and Disability The Center is designed to increase the capacity of families and providers to advocate for, acquire, and implement effective assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT) practices, devices, and services. Research-based technologies, used appropriately, have great potential to help infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities participate fully in daily routines; have increased access to the general educational curriculum; improve their functional outcomes and educational results; and meet college- and career-ready standards. Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) For information on CAP and accommodation solutions for civilian employees with disabilities. CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive appropriate assistive technology for their needs, including vision or hearing loss, dexterity impairments, and cognitive difficulties. How To Get an iPad (or other AT/AC device) Funded There are a number of ways to get an iPad or other device funded for children with disabilities. This link will provide you with resources that may be helpful for you to do so. iCanConnect If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends. Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Guiding the provision of quality AT services. The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals The organization's mission is to serve as a global resource for wheelchair service standards and provision through advocacy, education, standards, evidence-based practice, innovation and a platform for information exchange. ISWP's vision is that all people who need wheeled mobility devices receive the appropriate products and services with dignity. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. Tools for Life AppFinder This database is a unique tool that will allow you to search for apps by disability or multiple disabilities as well as by price ranges and device types. West Virginia Assistive Technology System WVATS helps to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) in the areas of: education; community living; employment; and telecommunication. West Virginia Technology Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund application Links you directly to the application form to apply for a loan to purchase assistive technology through the West Virginia Technology Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund. West Virginia's Assistive Technology Loan Library and Exchange System The WVATS AT4ALL system is a free online service to list and find assistive technology devices and durable medical equipment in West Virginia.