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West Virginians Served in 2010
-Ramp for JD
-Bathroom Modifications for Mr. P
-Wheelchair Ramp for Ms. E
-Van Lift for Mr. H
-Vehicle Modification for MW
Disability Advocacy Organizations:
-Fair Shake Network
-WV Mental Health Consumers' Association
State agencies:
-WV Division of Rehabilitation Services
-Olmstead Council Priorities and Issues
-West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
JD is a 54 year old man who worked hard as a heavy machine operator. Four years ago, JD had a stroke that left him unable to speak, walk, or feed himself. Today, four years later, he is making significant progress. JD is up to 20 spoken words and makes use of various pieces of assistive technology to communicate. He is now able to walk short distances and there is great hope for his long-term ability to ambulate independently.
The Community Living Services Program worked with volunteer labor and a mixed source of funds, as well as negotiated prices with a local lumber supplier to build this ramp/porch combination. Please note that in these pictures, the majority of the ramp is not yet finished.
Total cost of this project will be under $5,000.
