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West Virginia Centers for Independent Living:
-WVCIL legislative priorities
-Independent Living Fact Sheet
More information:
-Community Living Services Program
-Community Living Services Wait List
-map of the county assignments
Get Involved! and Contact your:
-Senator
-Delegate
-Senate Committees
-House Committees
West Virginians Served in 2010
-Ramp for JD
-Bathroom Modifications for Mr. P
-Wheelchair Ramp for Ms. E
-Van Lift for Mr. H
-Vehicle Modification for MW
Disability Advocacy Organizations:
-Fair Shake Network
-WV Mental Health Consumers' Association
State agencies:
-WV Division of Rehabilitation Services
-Olmstead Council Priorities and Issues
-West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
After learning about the Community Living Services Program, MW contacted our center in 2007 requesting vehicle modifications in the form of a power wheelchair carrier. MW had significant physical problems that had prevented him from leaving his home for four years. He told staff "I am a prisoner in my own home".
After waiting for over two years, he finally received the wheelchair carrier. MW said, "the center has given me my life back". He went on to say that he no longer has to rely on others to take him to medical appointments, grocery store, community activities, etc. He is driving, something he had not done for four years, and is enjoying his freedom and independence.
Total cost of services $2,538.
