ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region (DBTAC) – covers WV
TransCen, Inc.
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0124 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: adainfo | at | transcen.org
Web: www.adainfo.org
American Foundation for the Blind – Southeast – covers WV
100 Peachtree Street, Suite 620
Atlanta, Ga 30303
(404) 525-2303
Email: atlanta | at | afb.net
Web: www.afb.org
The Appalachian Reading Center, Inc.
Lori Dubrawka
440 Third Avenue
So. Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 744-8188
Email: info | at | appalachianreading.org
Web: http://www.appalachianreading.org
We provide tutoring and homeschool coaching services for students with language-based learning disabilities.
Augusta Levy Learning Center
Kathy Shapell
P.O. Box 6711
99 N. Main Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722; (304) 242-6822 (fax)
Email: kshapell | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.augustalevylearningcenter.org
Non-public school for children with autism. Students receive 30 hrs. a week of 1:1, intensive ABA, with Lovaas Institute as program consultants.
Berkeley County Schools
Holly Kleppner
126 Excellence Way
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Email: dkoritko | at | access.k12.wv.us
Brain Injury Association of West Virginia, Inc.
P.O. Box 574
Institute, WV 25112
(304) 766-4892; (800) 356-6443 (in WV)
Email: BIAWV | at | aol.com
CHADD Monongalia Branch
24 Heather Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 364-5305
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd10L.html
CHADD West Virginia Chapter
Morgantown, WV
(304) 364-5305
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd10E.html
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Cathy Capps-Amburgey, Program Director
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-5388
Email: cathycapps-amburgey | at | wvdhhr.org
Web: http://www.wvdhhr.org
Circle of Friends Inc.
Jill McLaury
5400-D Big Tyler Rd
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(304) 881-0245
Email: info | at | circleoffriendsaba.com
Web: http://www.Circleoffriendsaba.com
Circle of Friends Inc, was created to provide quality behavioral treatment programs for children and families with autism spectrum disorders. Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Nancy A Dalby, Esq.
Attorney At Law
202 N. Charles Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-2063; (304) 728-8870 (fax)
Email: ndalby | at | frontiernet.net
Representation of parents and children in special education negotiations, mediation and litigation.
Division of Children’s Mental Health Services
Office of Behavioral Health Services
Department of Health and Human Resources
350 Capitol Street, Room 350
Charleston, WV 25301-3702
(304) 558-0627
Email: dmajic | at | wvdhhr.org
Web: www.wvdhhr.org
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Office of Behavioral Health Services
Department of Health and Human Resources
350 Capitol Street, Room 350
Charleston, WV 25301-3702
(304) 558-0627
Email: fkirkland | at | wvdhhr.org
Web: www.wvdhhr.org
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Susan Weinberger
State Capitol Complex
P.O. Box 50890
Charleston, WV 25305-0890
(304) 766-4947; (304) 766-5554 (fax)
Email: Susan.N.Weinberger | at | wv.gov
Web: http://www.wvdrs.org
Division of Technical and Adult Education Services
West Virginia Department of Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room B-221
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
(304) 558-2349
Email: shopkins | at | access.k12.wv.us
Web: wvde.state.wv.us
Easter Seals West Virginia
1305 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003-5780
(304) 242-1390 (V/TTY); (800) 677-1390
Email: ateaster | at | stratuswave.net
Web: www.wv.easter-seals.org
Eastern Panhandale Autism Support Group
Stacey Thomas
115 Michelle Drive
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 274-0381; (304) 904-1241
Email: crazyaboutmy3sons | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/epwvautism
We are a group of parents and professionals who come together to support each other and the individuals with autism we care for. Our monthly meetings include special guests, child care, advocacy efforts, etc.
Family Advocacy, Support & Training Program (FAST)
Bill Albert, Legal Aid of WV
922 Quarrier St. Fourth Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
(866) 255-4370; (304) 345-5934 (fax)
Email: balbert | at | lawv.net
Web: http://lawv.net
A statewide non-profit organization that provides family-driven advocacy services to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs.
Jefferson K. Jarrell, CLU
3466 Teays Valley Rd.
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 397-6517; (304) 397-6530 (fax)
Email: jjarrell | at | financialguide.com
Web: http://www.jeffersonwhitney.com
We offer a variety of financial products that can help meet your needs. We also have an increased focus on the Special Needs Community.
Kanawha County Parent/Educator Resource Center
400 Third Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-7715
KCS Parent Community Resource Center
Sheila Harper
200 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7715
Email: perc | at | kcs.kana.k12.wv.us
Web: http://kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/perc
Working together with families, educators, and the community to build relationships and programs for student success.
Patrick Lane, Esq.
Attorney at Law
5113 Briar Meadow Dr
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(304) 545-5263
Email: patrick.lane | at | wvlanelaw.com
IEP, Due Process and legal services for children and families. Put my 10 years of experience as IDEA Hearing Officer to work for your family.
Learning Disabilities Association of West Virginia
4726 Teays Valley Road
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 755-0347
Email: wvlda | at | hotmail.com
Marshall County Parent Educator Resource Center
Cathy Givens
801 Seventh Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4457; (304) 843-4450
Email: cgivens | at | access.k12.wv.us
To empower families and educators through information, support and training in order for them to make informed choices regarding the children in their care and to network families with community resources and services.
Mental Health Association in the Greater Kanawha Valley, Inc.
One United Way Square
Charleston, WV 25301-1098
(304) 340-3512
Email: mha | at | wvinter.net
Mountain State Parent’s CAN (MSPCAN)
Terrie Isaly
1201 Garfield St.
McMechen, WV 26020
(800) child85; (304) 233-3847 (fax)
Email: tisaly | at | mspcan.org
Web: http://mspcan.org
MSPCAN is a statewide family organization for families, caregivers, and youth with mental health issues.
NAMI – West Virginia
P.O. Box 2706
Charleston, WV 25330-2706
(304) 342-0497
Email: NAMIWV | at | aol.com
Office of Behavioral Health Services
Department of Health and Human Resources
350 Capitol Street, Room 350
Charleston, WV 25301-3702
(304) 558-0627
Email: JBianconi | at | wvdhhr.org
Brett Offutt, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 1244
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 268-1485; (304) 724-6706 (fax)
Email: brett | at | wvoffuttlaw.com
Legal representation for parents of special needs students throughout the IEP process, special education hearings, or court actions regarding rights under IDEA or 504.
The Ohio Phoenix
Wallace McClurg
221 Calverts Lane
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 352-8512
Email: TheOhioPhoenix | at | gmail.com
The Ohio Phoenix an Advocacy, Consulting and Educational service for individuals with special needs. The company’s motto is “A Maverick for My KIDDOS”. Certified as a Surrogate Parent through the Ohio Department of Education. We are your TOP ACE!
Parent Educator Resource Centers (PERC)
Betsy Peterson, Parent Coord.
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Building 6 Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-2696; (304) 558-3741 (fax)
Email: bpeterso | at | access.k12.wv.us
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us/osp/perc.html
PERCs work with Parents, Students and Teachers to help problem solve the special education process.
Parent Educator Resource Center -Brooke County
1201 Pleasants Ave.
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304) 737-3481
Email: mikeclarksr | at | prodigy.net
We are a full service resource center with a lending library for our county.
Parent-Educator Resource Center (PERC) Berkeley Co.
Lynn Reichard & Jodi Westrope
515 W. Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-5717; (304) 263-5767 (fax)
Email: perc | at | berkeleycountyschools.org
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/berkeleycoperc
PERC provides information and resources for parents and educators related to children with special needs. Help with IEP’s, Special Education and Community Reources
PERC / Pleasants County
Sherri A. West
605 Cherry St., Suite 101
St. Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-7643; (304) 684-7644 (fax)
Email: percplus | at | frontier.com
IEP’s, Family Support, Kinship Care support group and Autism Empowerment Group
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Preschool Disabilities
Office of Special Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
(304) 558-2696
Email: vhuffman | at | access.k12.wv.us
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3
West Virginia Birth to Three
Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health
Bureau of Public Health
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-5388
Email: pamroush | at | wvdhhr.org
Rehab Technology Unit
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1004
Institute, WV 25112
(304) 766-4600
Web: www.wvdrs.org
SpEd in WV
Debi Lewis
2626 Stewartstown Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 598-0992; (435) 514-3495 (fax)
Email: SpEd_in_WV-owner | at | YahooGroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpEd_in_WV
“West Virginia Special Education and Early Intervention group, including those who homeschool. This group was created by the parent of a special education student in WV. It is in no way controlled, funded, or otherwise influenced by any federal, state, or local agency.”
State Mediation System
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Building 6, Room 304
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-2696
Email: glee | at | access.k12.wv.us
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/
Tangible Alternatives
Susan McKinley
2702 1st Avenue
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 523-7670; (304) 521-1445 (fax)
Email: tangiblealternatives | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.tangiblealternatives.net
Quality of life services for families,caregivers, and individuals with special needs. Includes Multi-Sensory Environment, Yoga, Massage, Consultation, Social Play, Art, Music, and Camps.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-4133; (877) 295-2148
Email: TSAGW | at | aol.com
Web: www.TSAGW.org
VSA Arts West Virginia
Marshall University
400 Hal Greer Boulevard
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-6384
Wayne County Parent Educator Resource Center
Patricia Cline
212 North Court Street
P.O. Box 70
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5116; (304) 272-5519 (fax)
Email: plcline | at | access.k12.wv.us
Through “Parent Chat” training classes, fact sheets, brochures, pamphlets, books and videos, or phone consultation, the PERC offers infomation to parents, educators, and community members.
* West Virginia Advocates
1207 Quarrier Street, 4th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-0847 (V/TTY); (800) 950-5250 (In WV)
Email: wvainfo | at | wvadvocates.org
Web: www.wvadvocates.org
West Virginia Autism Training Center
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755-2430
(304) 696-2332; (800) 344-5115 (in WV)
Web: www.marshall.edu/coe/atc
West Virginia Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
State Capitol Complex Building 6, Room 863
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-1675; (866) 461-3578; (304) 558-0937 (fax)
Email: wvcdhh | at | wvdhhr.org
Web: http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvcdhh
West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.O. Box 3557
Parkersburg, WV 26103-3557
(304) 420-9576; (304) 420-9577
Email: wv_office | at | pta.org
West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 558-0416; (304) 558-2376 (TTY)
Email: swiseman | at | wvdhhr.org
Web: http://www.wvddc.org/
West Virginia Family Support Program
350 Capitol Street, Room 350
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-0627
West Virginia K-12 Schools
Building 6 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0330
(304) 558-0304; (304) 558-2584 (fax)
Email: wvde | at | access.k12.wv.us
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us
West Virginia Parent Training and Information Project (WVPTI)
Pat Haberbosch
1701 Hamill Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(800) 281-1436; (304) 624-1436; (304) 624-1438 (fax)
Email: wvpti | at | aol.com
West Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Charleston Area Medical Center
501 Morris Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 388-7626
West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities
955 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 293-4692
Email: wvuced | at | wvu.edu
Web: http://www.cedwvu.org/
West Virginia Waiver Families
Debi Lewis
2626 Stewartstown Road
Morgantown WV, 26508
(304) 598-0992; (435) 514-3495 (fax)
Email: WV_waiver_families-owner | at | YahooGroups.com
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WV_waiver_families
“A place for West Virginians involved with the Title XIX MR/DD Waiver program to share information, ideas, experiences, tips, and advocacy efforts. Topics also include Title V CSHCN, Medicaid, and other programs for West Virginians with special needs, young and old alike.”
Wheeling Autism Youth Group
8 Ridge Ave-Mozart
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5955
Email: anitamboston | at | yahoo.com
We are a support group for the children and adults who have autism themselves. we have meetings and do activities together in the community.