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  • Community Living Services Program
    A list of all counties in West Virginia with the name of the Center for Independent Living that
    provides Community Living Services Program services for the county.
  • Independent Living Institute
    A policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples'
    self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
  • Independent Living Research Utilization
    ILRU, founded in 1975, has a long history of providing research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, the Americans with Disabilities Act, home and community based services and health issues for people with disabilities.
  • Mountain State Centers for Independent Living
    With a Center in Huntington and Beckley, MSCIL is a community-based organization providing advocacy, networking, and resources to people with disabilities and their families. The centers are a place where people with disabilities are free to meet, share, learn and plan lives of greater independence and self reliance.
  • National Council on Independent Living
    NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through
    consumer-driven advocacy.
  • Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living
    Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living is an advocacy resource center for persons
    with disabilities and the communities in which they live.
  • Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program
    The RYPAS program provides resources for individuals with severe disabilities to hire a personal assistant to help them perform essential daily living tasks.
  • West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services RehabilitationTechnology Services
    Rehabilitation technology specialists provide services that help DRS clients work more efficiently. DRS has a group of experienced engineers, computer specialists and technicians who specialize in job accommodations, custom-designed assistive technology and product fabrication.
  • West Virginia State Rehabilitation Council
    The SRC gives advice to and works in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation
    Services (WVDRS).
  • West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
    The SILC conducts a variety of activities and provides support and assistance to centers for independent living in developing the advocacy skills and interests of West Virginians with disabilities.