"The VirtualCenter for Independent Living
for West Virginia"
"The Virtual
Center for Independent Living
for West Virginia"
Mountain State Centers for Independent Living (MTSTCIL) is a community-based organization providing advocacy, networking, and resources to people with disabilities and their families. The centers are a place where people with disabilities are free to meet, share, learn and plan lives of greater independence and self reliance.
The seventh West Virginia Disability Caucus was held July 26-28, 2010 in Charleston, WV. The first two days of the Caucus were filled with disability related trainings and workshops including a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final day included an awards ceremony. Read more about the 2010 Disability Caucus.
Walk for Independence 2010Visitors to West Virginia know us as "West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful". On Saturday, July 17 the seventh annual Walk for Independence 2010 was wet and wonderful(!) in Ritter Park in Huntington.
It rained, it poured - and then the sun came out. Check out the Walk 2010 photos.
Thank you our Community Partner VolunteerWV, to all our sponsors, the teams, the donors, and door prize donors whose support helped people with disabilities in West Virginia.
Got rained out? You can still make a donation online.
Before sending your children off to school, take a few minutes to read the Campus Fire Safety recommendations provided by the Fire Marshal's Office.
And while you are here - the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office developed the West Virginia Fire Safety Resource e-Guide for people with disabilities. Mountain State Centers for Independent Living is offering this resource in accessible format on our Web site.
Employment Services DivisionAre you a person with a disability seeking employment? Read about the expanded employment services available at Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.
MTSTCIL is currently recruiting new board members, specifically members of the business community, who can bring their marketing, finance or human resource experience to the table.
We are currently seeking to combine the talents of our business community with the experience of our disability community to create broader awareness of our work while continuing to build community partnerships that create opportunities for both the people and businesses of West Virginia.
If you believe that you, or someone you know, would be a good candidate for the board, please contact Susan Weinberger, board chair at MTSTCIL. Read Susan's letter to the community or learn more about Susan, and the work of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.
MTSTCIL staff provide peer support and offer guidance and encouragement to individuals in making appropriate decisions regarding their day-to-day lives. Visit peer support page.
Advocacy is the core of our organization. We believe that by focusing on advocacy and teaching people with disabilities self-advocacy skills, our vision and mission can be achieved. Visit the Advocacy in Action section.
By raising the community's level of awareness about disabilities, our centers have the unique distinction of being both a resource for individuals and an advocacy organization in the community.
If you are interested in learning more about how the services of a CIL might benefit you, please contact the West Virginia Center For Independent Living nearest you.
Mountain State Centers for Independent Living
Corporate Office
821 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Voice/TTY: 304-525-3324
Fax: 304-525-3360
Toll free: 866-MTSTCIL (866-687-8245)
Email: mtstcil@mtstcil.org
The Mountain State Centers for Independent Living Web site development and maintenance is made possible by a generous grant from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. We invite you to Make a Donation Online to support this Web site.
The Mountain State Centers for Independent Living Web site, a maximally accessible Web site, was developed and is maintained by Nancy Massey of MasseyNet.com, Inc..
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Eighth annual Walk for Independence 2011, Ritter Park - July 23, 2011.
Read about our staff and our board and meet Susan Weinberger, our board chair.
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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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