# Disabilities Discrimination Help Resources - West Virginia ## National Resources - **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-514-0301 (Voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance on rights under the ADA, complaint processes, and accommodations. - **Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF):** - **Phone:** (510) 644-2555 - **Website:** [https://dredf.org/](https://dredf.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, legal education, and support for disability rights. ## Statewide Disability Advocacy Services - **Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV)** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-5250 - **Text:** [Not available] - **Website:** [https://www.drofwv.org](https://www.drofwv.org/) - **Office Locations:** Charleston, WV - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy, workplace discrimination assistance, housing discrimination help, and public accommodations support. - **West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS)** - **Phone:** 1-800-642-8207 - **Website:** [https://wvdrs.org](https://wvdrs.org/) - **Office Locations:** Multiple offices statewide - **Services Provided:** Job training, vocational rehabilitation, and workplace accommodations. ## Regional Disability Advocacy Services ### Charleston - **Kanawha Valley Center for Independent Living** - **Phone:** 304-766-4624 - **Website:** [https://kvcil.org](https://kvcil.org/) - **Office Location:** 4710 Chimney Drive, Charleston, WV 25302 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy for independent living, housing access, and transportation support. ### Morgantown - **Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living (NWVCIL)** - **Phone:** 304-296-6091 - **Website:** [https://nwvcil.org](https://nwvcil.org/) - **Office Location:** 601-603 East Brockway Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26501 - **Specialized Services:** Peer support, disability advocacy, and housing assistance. ### Huntington - **Mountain State Centers for Independent Living (MSCIL)** - **Phone:** 304-525-3324 - **Website:** [https://mtstcil.org](https://mtstcil.org/) - **Office Location:** 821 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701 - **Specialized Services:** Workplace accommodations, housing advocacy, and legal support. ## Reporting Disabilities Discrimination - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) | 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online or by contacting the EEOC’s regional office in Pittsburgh, PA, which covers West Virginia. - **West Virginia Human Rights Commission:** - **Phone:** 304-558-2616 - **Website:** [https://hrc.wv.gov](https://hrc.wv.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Submit an online complaint form or contact the Charleston office for guidance. ## Online Resources - **Disability Rights Online (ADA.gov)** - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Features:** Online legal self-help tools, webinars, and information on ADA compliance. - **Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV)** - **Website:** [https://www.lawv.net](https://www.lawv.net/) - **Features:** Free legal advice, self-help forms, and advocacy for people with disabilities. ## Educational and Supportive Programs - **West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)** - **Website:** [https://wvsilc.org](https://wvsilc.org/) - **Description:** Provides training, workshops, and advocacy for independent living. - **Workforce West Virginia Disability Program Navigator** - **Website:** [https://workforcewv.org](https://workforcewv.org/) - **Description:** Resources and training for job seekers with disabilities. ## Other Resources - **Assistive Technology Loan Fund (WVATS)** - **Phone:** 304-293-4692 - **Website:** [https://wvats.cedwvu.org](https://wvats.cedwvu.org/) - **Services Provided:** Financial assistance for purchasing assistive technology. - **West Virginia Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)** - **Phone:** 1-800-281-1436 - **Website:** [https://www.wvpti.org](https://www.wvpti.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for children with disabilities, including educational support and accommodations. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights of West Virginia at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._