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Legislative Summary 2011

West Virginia Centers for Independent Living:
-WVCIL legislative priorities
-Independent Living Fact Sheet
More information:
-Community Living Services Program
-Community Living Services Wait List
-map of the county assignments

Get Involved! and Contact your:
-Senator
-Delegate
-Senate Committees
-House Committees

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

Van Lift for Mr. H

van liftMr. H is a 62 year old male who contacted our Center and requested a lift for his van. Due to a severe electrical shock, he had limited use of his limbs and was unable to access the driver's seat of his vehicle. An assessment was scheduled and completed by Van Lift's Unlimited to determine the exact equipment Mr. H would need.

Staff coordinated scheduling the van for modifications. Once the modifications were completed, staff met with Mr. H and Van Lift's owner to make sure the equipment was usable. Mr. H is now able to go to doctor's appointment, shopping and conduct routine community activities independently.

Total cost of this project was $5,545.

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