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Educational Advocacy
Since 1955, The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley has been the premier advocacy organization for children and adults with intellectual, cognitive and related developmental disabilities. A local chapter of The Arc of the United States and The Arc of West Virginia, The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley is committed to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their greatest potential.
All Children Belong/ACB
104 E. Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-1436
(800) 281-1436 Toll Free
Service Area: West Virginia
Fees: None
ACB brings the concept of supported inclusive education to the forefront of the education reform movement. ACB provides training and resources to parents of children with disabilities that are focused on community-based empowerment. Assists in making educational research on inclusion more readily available and user-friendly.
Community Integration Work Program of Wood County Schools *LOCAL
1210 13th St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9575 PHS-Denise Nolan or Joyce Allenbaugh
(304) 420-9503 PSHS-Belinda Bennett
Service Area: Wood county
Fees: None
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Provides vocational assessment of 7th and 10th grade Special Education students in order to offer work opportunities to individuals with disabilities.
IDEA Practices
http://205.241.44.100/law_res/doc/index.php
Provides information to professionals, families and the public about strategies to improve education for children and youth with disabilities.
The Kids on the Block, Inc.
http://www.kotb.com/
9385-C Gerwig Lane
Columbia, MD 21046
(800) 368-KIDS
Service Area: Worldwide
Fees: Vary
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily
Live puppet theatre designed to teach children about disabilities and difference among classmates.
Wood County Parent/
Education Resource Center
1310 13th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9590 Main Office
Service Area: Wood and surrounding counties.
Fees: None
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Provides support, information and training for parents, educators and community on special education in order to meet the needs of children with special needs.
West Virginia Department of Education
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/
Capitol Complex, Bldg. 6, Room B-230
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-2696
Service Area: West Virginia
Fees: None
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Provides vocational education for students with disabilities.
WV Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1805
Parkersburg, WV 26102
(304) 420-4580 Parkersburg Office
(800) 642-8207 Toll Free
Service Area: West Virginia
Fees: None
Helps those who are disabled learn a trade, receive education and stay independent. Services are arranged based on individual needs. |
