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Join NWVCIL’s Board of Directors

Posted on: March 22, 2022 Last updated on: March 22, 2022 Written by: Paulette Southerly
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…
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It’s OK to not be OK

Posted on: December 1, 2020 Last updated on: December 21, 2021 Written by: Paulette Southerly
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.
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Early Voting in WV

Posted on: October 21, 2020 Last updated on: October 21, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
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.
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Stories Needed

Posted on: August 20, 2020 Last updated on: August 20, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
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…
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Elkins & NWVCIL Celebrates the ADA

Posted on: July 29, 2020 Last updated on: July 29, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
Elkins and Randolph County officials, together with representatives from the Northern WV Center for Independent Living, joined in a celebration Monday of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Together at Elkins City Hall, Mayor Van Broughton, Randolph County…
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Black Lives Matter

Posted on: June 15, 2020 Last updated on: June 15, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
A critical focus of our work at the Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living (NWVCIL) is advocating for equal opportunities for people with disabilities, all disabilities, across all platforms – economic, political, and social. As disability rights activists fought…
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The 2020 Census Speaks More Languages

Posted on: March 11, 2020 Last updated on: March 11, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
Source: The 2020 Census Speaks More Languages
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The Census Matters

Posted on: January 14, 2020 Last updated on: January 14, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
The 2020 Census matters. Find out why at https://2020census.gov/en.html
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SILC is Recruiting!

Posted on: January 13, 2020 Last updated on: January 13, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
From the WV Statewide Independent Living Council: Interested Persons, Are you a person with a disability who wants to get involved and make a difference? Do you have a family member with a disability or do you work to improve…
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National Survey on Health and Disability

Posted on: January 10, 2020 Last updated on: January 10, 2020 Written by: Paulette Southerly
The NIDILRR-funded Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) is looking for adults with disabilities to complete an online survey about health insurance and health care services. Whether you have private insurance, insurance from an employer, TRICARE, Medicaid, Medicare,…
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Morgantown Office
601-603 East Brockway,
Suite A
Morgantown, WV 26501
Voice: 304-296-6091
Toll-free: 844-212-3464
Fax: 304-292-5217

Elkins Office
109 Randolph Ave.,
Elkins WV 26241
Voice: 304-636-0143
Toll-free: 866-262-2875
Fax: 304-636-6508

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