Breaking Barriers… Bridging Paths to Independence
Posted in Disability, and Public Awareness
"Four new books for kids and teens are being lauded for focusing on disabilities with a set of awards handed out alongside the famed Caldecott and Newbery Medals."
Posted by NWVCIL on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Posted in Advocacy, Disability, Outreach, and Public Awareness
The National Federation of the Blind has launched a petition demanding that the Obama administration issue a Notice of…
Posted by NWVCIL on Monday, January 25, 2016
Posted in Advocacy, Disability, Outreach, Public Awareness, and Uncategorized
Get out the vote! Rooted in Rights informs voters with disabilities of their rights, and encourages people with…
Posted by NWVCIL on Monday, January 25, 2016
Posted in Advocacy, Disability, and Public Awareness
"With funding gains for special education, housing and other disability programs, advocates say the federal government’s…
Posted by NWVCIL on Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Posted in Advocacy, and Disability
Make a career of humanity, commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights.You will make a greater person of…
Posted by NWVCIL on Monday, January 18, 2016
"Under a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., all individuals with disabilities who are deemed eligible…
Posted by NWVCIL on Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wonderful news about ABLE accounts. "Tucked inside a tax bill approved by lawmakers last month is a provision that…
Posted by NWVCIL on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Posted in Outreach, and Public Awareness
January is National Stalking Awareness month. This site has many resources to educate yourself and your community.
Posted by NWVCIL on Monday, January 11, 2016
Posted in Advocacy, Disability, Public Awareness, and Training
This year the Fair Shake Network (FSN) Training Day will be held on February 9, 2016 at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 1401 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25302.
Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol will be February 10, 2016
The theme for the conference is “RISE UP –HEAR MY VOICE.”
For more information, to register for the conference, or to apply for a stipend, please visit http://www.fairshake.org/.
Posted in Disability, and Public Awareness
"Millions of people have mental illnesses and not a violent thought or idea. Millions of other people have violent…
Posted by NWVCIL on Wednesday, January 6, 2016