WVU CED
The mission of the WVU CED is to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities by supporting more diverse, inclusive communities.
Charlotte Arrington is a graduate student in the Special Education Program at West Virginia University. She is also working toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in order to serve in a clinic or school setting. Read more about Charlotte.
Susan is a woman who is dually diagnosed with mental illness and an intellectual disability. Susan lived with her parents until she was in her 30's. Read more about Susan.
Why design should include everyone
Sinéad Burke is acutely aware of details that are practically invisible to many of us. At 105 centimeters (or 3' 5") tall, the designed world -- from the height of a lock to the range of available shoe sizes -- often inhibits her ability to do things for herself. Here she tells us what it's like to navigate the world as a little person and asks: "Who are we not designing for?"
Disability Facts
Adults with Disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- • be inactive (47.5%)
- • have high blood pressure (44.9%)
- • smoke (40.7%)
- • be obese (46.9%)
In the United States, 22% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 29.8% of adults have some type of disability.
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Contact & Feedback
CED North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
(888) 829-9426
TTY: (800) 518-1448
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
CED South
4510 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite B.
Charleston, WV 25302
Phone: 304-720-3200