The Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety works to ensure that traditionally under-served victims of crime have equal access to victim services and criminal justice interventions. We do this by fostering collaboration among and building the capacity…
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Group Makes Spaghetti
This awesome group of individuals is at it again, this time making spaghetti!
Pizza Muffin Day
Why the Census Matters for People with Disabilities
From https://www.ndrn.org Key Takeaways The decennial census is the constitutionally mandated count of all residents of the United States. Census data help direct more than $800 billion a year in federal funding, including for key programs that support and protect…
“Different Voices and Common Experiences” accepting submissions
Different Voices and Common Experiences is an exhibit featuring artists who have been affected by mental health issues. DVCE supports positive mental health awareness, community wellness, and inclusivity. Completed application deadline is Friday, June 14th, 2019. No late applications will…
Friends First Spring Fling 2019
Join Advocates across the Country Tomorrow to #StopTheShock
From NCIL: Tomorrow, April 24, marks five years since the FDA’s hearing on the graduated electronic decelerator (GED) shock devices used at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC). They found the device to cause serious harm and a ban was recommended.…
Elkins Group at City Hall
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Speaker
A big thank you to Renee from Women’s Aid in Crisis for coming to speak to the Elkins group for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Another thank you to Christine Toney for her interpretive services!
Instruction in Self-Advocacy (ISA) Program
Northern WV Center for Independent Living in partnership with The WV Division of Rehabilitation Services will be hosting an Instruction in Self-Advocacy (ISA) Program in the months of June-August of 2019. This program will be completed in four-day periods, from…