Eastern Panhandle of WV Autism Group

Augusta Levy Learning Center
16 Ridgecrest Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 242-6722; (304) 242-6822 (fax)
Email: director@augustalevylearningcenter.org
Web: http://www.augustalevylearningcenter.com
Non-public school for children with autism. Students receive 30 hrs. a week of 1:1, intensive ABA, with Lovaas Institute as program consultants.

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@wvdhhr.org
Web: http://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: patwinston@wvdhhr.org
Web: www.wvdhhr.org

Division of Rehabilitation Services
State Capitol Complex
P.O. Box 50890
Charleston, WV 25305-0890
(304) 766-4601
Email: janiceh@mail.drs.state.wv.us
Web: 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@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
Web: www.wv.easterseals.com

Learning Disabilities Association of West Virginia
4726 Teays Valley Road
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 755-0347
Email: wvlda@hotmail.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@wvdhhr.org

Parent-Educator Resource Center
515 W. Martin Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-5717
Email: bcperc@yahoo.com

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@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@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@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@access.k12.wv.us
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/

Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
33 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 681-4133; (877) 295-2148
Email: TSAGW@aol.com
Web: www.TSAGW.org

VSA Arts West Virginia
Marshall University
400 Hal Greer Boulevard
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-6384

West Virginia Advocates
1207 Quarrier Street, 4th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-0847 (V/TTY); (800) 950-5250 (In WV)
Email: dmitchem@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 Congress of Parents and Teachers
P.O. Box 3557
Parkersburg, WV 26103-3557
(304) 420-9576; (304) 420-9577
Email: wv_office@pta.org

West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 558-0416; (304) 558-2376 (TTY)
Email: swiseman@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 Home and Community Based MR/DD Waiver Program (Title XIX)
350 Capital Street Room 350 Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-3628 or (304)558-0627
Email: jonsassi@wvddhr.org
Web: www.wvdhhr.org/bhhf/mrddwaiver/default.asp

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@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@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."

 

Adventure Pursuit: Adventure Pursuit is a non-profit organization in Parkersburg, WV whose mission is to make adventure available to everyone. Adventure Pursuit allows many groups to use their facilities for a variety of summer activities, family adventures and camps. If you are interested in finding out more about available summer activities or would like to use their facility for your own camp, call 304-485-0911.

Camp Choosy   6 to 11 years old: Camp Choosy is a week long-day camp for children. Activities will include swimming, games, rollerblading, hiking, nutrition information, crafts, and many others conducted on WVU campus and off-campus field trips. Emphasis is on fun and physical activity. Camp Choosy T-shirt included. Parent volunteers welcome! Call 304-293-3295 ext. 5252.

Camp Gizmo: A five-day hands-on camp where parents, professionals, and students learn how assistive technology can help young children (birth - 8 years) with significant and multiple developmental needs.Visit www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/campgizmo.asp for more information or call 800-642-9704.

WV School for the Deaf and Blind Summer Enrichment Program: The theme for this summer is "Super Safari." For children who are deaf, blind, have auditory and/or visual impairments in grades 4-12. Call 304-822-4840. 

YMCA Youth Opportunity Camp: Available for children between 7 - 12 who meet the following requirements: those receiving TANF; those receiving SSI; those receiving Protective Services; those living in a household meeting income guidelines. Applications are limited and can be picked up at Monongalia County office of North Central West Virginia, in the magistrate court building on Spruce Street. Call 304-291-6795 for more information.

Summer Safari: For children ages 3-7. Group activities, crafts, snacks and therapeutic games. For more information contact Therapy Services, LLC at 800-834-1137 or 304-599-9250. 

Special Olympics Summer Games: Held in Charleston. Call 304-345-9310 for more information.

Mountain Milestones & Teen Adventures Summer Day Camp - Stepping Stones: Held in Morgantown for ages 6-18. The camp is 6 weeks long. Activities include swimming, bowling, golfing, kayaking, outdoor recreation, and arts and crafts for children of all abilities. Call 304-983-7837.

International Sports Jamboree: Held at North Bend State Park for teens between 12-20 who have mobility and/or visual disabilities and do not qualify for the Special Olympics. The event is sponsored by the Verizon West Virginia Pioneers. Call 304-852-2311 or sportsjamboree@aol.com 

Dr. Steven L. Paine State Superintendent of Schools

dvermill@access.k12.wv.us
Dr. Steven L. Paine has served as West Virginia's 25th state superintendent of schools since July 1, 2005. Paine joined the West Virginia Department of Education in 2003 as Deputy State Superintendent of Schools after serving as county superintendent in Morgan County, West Virginia. He has also served as a principal, assistant principal, teacher and curriculum director in Harrison, Upshur and Morgan counties.

Lynn Boyer, Ph.D. Executive Director of Special Education
   lboyer@access.k12.wv.us
Areas of Responsibility:
Statewide Leadership
Policy/Legislation
Interagency Councils
State Advisory Council
Office Administration

Hand in Hand with Special Education - A guide for Parents  http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/handinhand.pdf

US Department of Education Individuals with Disabilities Act  http://idea.ed.gov/

Partners in Policymaking is a program sponsored by the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council. This is a great program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities. Partners become familiar with the policymaking and legislative process at the local, state and federal levels. The program teaches skills necessary for individuals to become advocates who can influence the system of services for people with developmental disabilities. The program begins in September and runs through May. One two-day session will be held once a month and will begin at noon Friday and end on Saturday afternoon. All sessions are held at a centrally located hotel in Charleston, WV. Meals and lodging are provided and stipends for transportation, personal assistance services and respite care are available upon request.

If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Policymaking, contact Jan Lilly-Stewart at 304-558-0416 or email her at jlstewart@wvdhhr.org. You can also go to the website www.wvddc.org/wvpartnersinpolicymaking.html

Governor Joe Manchin III

Web Site: www.wvgov.org
E-mail: governor@wvgov.org

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 558-2000
Fax: (304) 342-7025

 

Senator Robert C. Byrd

Web Site: byrd.senate.gov
E-mail: Contact Via 'Web Form.'

Washington Office:
311 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4801
Phone: (202) 224-3954
Fax: (202) 228-0002

Main District Office:
300 Virginia St., #2630
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 342-5855
Fax: (304) 343-7144

 

Senator John D Rockefeller IV 

Web Site: rockefeller.senate.gov
E-mail: senator@rockefeller.senate.gov

Washington Office:
531 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4802
Phone: (202) 224-6472
Fax: (202) 224-7665

Main District Office:
405 Capitol St., #508
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 347-5372
Fax: (304) 347-5371
(more district offices)

 

Representative Shelley Moore Capito

Web Site: capito.house.gov
E-mail: Contact Via 'Web Form.'

Washington Office:
1431 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4802
Phone: (202) 225-2711
Fax: (202) 225-7856

Main District Office:
4815 MacCorkle Ave., SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: (304) 925-5964
Fax: (304) 926-8912
(more district offices)

 

Senator John R. Unger II

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/members/se
nmemview.cfm
E-mail: unger@mail.wvnet.edu

216W State Capitol
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 357-7933
Fax: (304) 357-4495

Main District Office:
PO Box 2415
Martinsburg, WV 25402
Phone: (304) 285-4477
Fax: (304) 263-3545

 

Senator John Yoder

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/Senate1/members/se
nmemview.cfm
E-mail: jyoder@mail.wvnet.edu

229W State Capitol
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 357-7957
Fax: (304) 357-7504

Main District Office:
Web Site: www.mytownvoice.com/Yoder.htm
PO Box 940
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Phone: (304) 535-6842

 

Delegate Daryl E. Cowles

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/House/members/delm
emview1.cfm
E-mail: ctrump@mail.wvnet.edu

264-M Building 1
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 340-3240
Fax: (304) 340-3305

Main District Office:
171 S. Washington St.
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone: (304) 258-1414

 

Delegate Craig P. Blair 

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/House/members/delm
emview1.cfm
E-mail: craig@delegatecraigblair.com

150R Building 1
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 340-3122
Fax: (304) 340-3389

Main District Office:
Web Site: www.delegatecraigblair.com
167 Wasser Dr.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 754-5121

 

Delegate Jonathan Miller

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/House/members/delm
emview1.cfm
E-mail: vroberts@mail.wvnet.edu

6R Building 1
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 340-3147
Fax: (304) 340-3389

Main District Office:
PO Box 89
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
Phone: (304)229-8121

 

Delegate Walter E. Duke

Web Site: www.legis.state.wv.us/House/members/delm
emview1.cfm
E-mail: wduke@mail.wvnet.edu

150R Building 1
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: (304) 340-3151
Fax: (304) 340-3389

Main District Office:
1112 Tavern Rd.
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 263-1808