Paulette Southerly – Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living

Join NWVCIL’s Board of Directors

Image Text: NWVCIL is seeking volunteer board members to provide direction and guidance for our consumer directed, non-profit disability resource center.51% of our board positions must be held by qualified individuals with disabilities. Description: We are seeking volunteers who have…

Disability Awareness Month

Consumer Success Resumes On February 26, 1987 President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and…

Happy Holidays!

NWVCIL wishes you and yours a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2022. See you all next year!

People Helping People

Here’s some uplifting news for today! Resident superstar Jeannie kept herself quite busy during the pandemic. She crocheted 76 (!!!) baby hats for WVU maternity ward and NICU. We love to see people helping people! Way to go and keep…

Happy Holidays!

NWVCIL wishes you and yours a very merry holiday season! We will be closed from Thursday, December 24th to Monday, January 4th. We’ll see you all in the New Year!

It’s OK to not be OK

During a crisis talk to people you trust. Think about reaching out to friends and family or one of our peer support staff at 304-296-6091.

Wearing a Mask Dos and Don’ts

Do: Keep it on your face the entire time you’re in public. Do: Remove by ear loops or ties only. Don’t: Touch it – if you do, wash your hands. Don’t: Put it around your neck or on your forehead.

FREE COVID-19 TESTING

To increase COVID-19 testing opportunities for all West Virginians, the Governor’s Office, the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, the WV National Guard, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, local health departments, and community partners are providing FREE COVID-19…

Early Voting in WV

Early voting starts today in West Virginia! Make your voice heard – get out and vote! Early voting locations can be found on the Secretary of State’s website, here: Early Voting Locations or in the PDF below.

Stories Needed

Urgent Call for Stories: How Do Changes to the USPS Impact You? The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been experiencing drastic changes that have led to major delays in mail service. People around the country are experiencing weeks of…

Author: Paulette Southerly

Author: Paulette Southerly

Join NWVCIL’s Board of Directors

Disability Awareness Month

Happy Holidays!

People Helping People

Happy Holidays!

It’s OK to not be OK

Wearing a Mask Dos and Don’ts

FREE COVID-19 TESTING

Early Voting in WV

Stories Needed

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Author: Paulette Southerly