disability resources

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• - Dedicated to changing the lives of people with disabilities through technology.
  
• - Links for caregivers, providers, and advisors to the frail elderly to on-line information about health, financial, legal, housing, aging, and other eldercare issues.
  
• - Links to disability resources.
  
• - Comprehensive rehabilitation center and services, finding employment for people with disabilities in West Virginia and information on rehabilitation and disabilities.
  
• - Preparation of personnel; services and support, including community training and technical assistance; and dissemination of information and research.
  
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• - Lists transit resources.
  
• - Community-based organization providing advocacy, networking, and resources to persons with disabilities and their families. Includes locations and contact information.
  
• - The ASWV Homepage is designed to give web travelers information on Autism as a disease, Autism treatment, Autism Research and state, federal and international chapters and organizations for Autism.
  
• - A national center conducting research and training to assist persons with disabilities into employment, the community, and independence through information technology.
  
• - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
  
• - Programs and services include peer counseling and support groups, advocacy, information and referral, durable medical equipment loans, and educational workshops for clients, families, and professionals.
  
• - WVSO provides year round sports training and competition in a variety of well coached, Olympic type sports for children and adults with mental retardation.
  
• - Provides training, technical assistance, information and referral to parents and other professionals on appropriate educational services for students with special needs.
  
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• - Contact information for disability resources.
  
• - Provides individuals of all ages and types of disabilities an avenue to explore what technology they need to become more independent at home, school and work.
  
• - Provides statewide leadership and advocacy for its member organizations in their efforts to provide quality services to persons with disabilities and other special needs.
  
• - Not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.
  
• - Provides assistance to friends and families of loved ones being cared for in the home rather than placed in extended care facilities.
  
• - Serving deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people.