Areas of Emphasis
The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities focuses its efforts on key areas identified by West Virginians where expanded services, training, research, and information can make the greatest impact.
These Areas of Emphasis guide our work to improve opportunities, health, and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across the state.
Explore our four Areas of Emphasis:
Disability Stats
Adults with disabilities in West Virginia are more likely to:
- Be obese (46%)
- Have depression (54%)
- Have heart disease (14%)
- Have Long COVID (17%)
In the United States, 28.7% of adults have some type of disability.
In West Virginia, 37% of adults have some type of disability.
The WVU CED is part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and represents the WV Developmental Disability Network alongside the WV Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights WV. Stats courtesy of the CDC.
Trainee Spotlight
Skylar Golden
Social Work
Shahd Hanif
Speech-Language Pathology
CED Location Addresses
CED North
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
(888) 829-9426
TTY: (800) 518-1448
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fax: 888-510-3125
cedcontact@hsc.wvu.edu
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CED South
The Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301