Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University
BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK.
The WVU CED leads efforts to provide better services to West Virginians with disabilities through training, research and services.
News
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Share your story with the WVU CED and help us make a difference! -
CED Ability Grand Rounds - June 10, 2025 -
IMPACT WV program to host trainings for families and providers focused on relationships and substance use disorder -
New round of Triple P webinars scheduled for July 8-10, 2025 -
IMPACT WV program introduces multiple mini-grant opportunities -
New podcast episode: A mother's intuition
Profiles and Quicklinks
Morgan Grant is a graduate student from Weirton, WV pursuing her master's degree in social work at West Virginia University, where she also completed her bachelor's degree in social work.
Read more about our trainees.
Callie Honaker is a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy student from Ronceverte, WV. She graduated from WVU in 2023 with her Bachelor of Science in health and well-being.
Read more about our trainees.
Navigating Medical Transitions from Pediatric to Adulthood
The transition from pediatric to adult health care has been identified as one of the top challenges for children with special health care needs and their families who live in West Virginia. This short documentary features transitional experience insights from individuals with disabilities, families and providers.
View more from this video series.
Learn more about navigating medical transitions from pediatric to adult health care.
Disability Facts
Adults with Disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- • Be inactive (43.9%)
- • Be obese (44.6%)
- • Have high blood pressure (48.9%)
- • Smoke (42.7%)
In the United States, 25.6% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 39.2% of adults have some type of disability.
DD Network Links
Contact & Feedback
CED North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
(888) 829-9426
TTY: (800) 518-1448
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fax: 888-510-3125
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
CED South
The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
Feedback
The WVUCED is committed to ensuring accessibility for all trying to access the information and services we provide. It is the goal of WVUCED to ensure timely meaningful access to individuals with Limited English Proficiency, who are Deaf/Hard Of Hearing or need other accommodations. If you need assistance, please ask about our Language Access Plan.