Advocacy in Action

Advocacy in Action is provided to voice our position and to educate and provide information on legislative issues that will directly impact the disability community. Our goal is to empower you to become a better self-advocate and encourage you to exercise your constitutional rights to ensure equal access for all.

Be a voice in your community and join our team as we work toward a world without barriers. Contact the CIL nearest you for more information on how to exercise your rights.

Vote on May 11

If all people with disabilities would vote we would be one of the strongest voices in the political process. -David Stewart

That's why we'll vote. How about you?

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Legislative Priorities 2010

Visit our 2010 Legislative Priorities page, learn about the issues and exercise your constitutional rights.

Rahall Announces $147,636 for Huntington's Independent Living Center

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (W.Va.) announced that $147,636 is being awarded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Mountain State Center for Independent Living in Huntington for home modifications for citizens with disabilities. Read more ....

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Expectation + Opportunity = Full Participation is the official 2009 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Mountain State Centers for Independent Living celebrated Disability Awareness again this year in partnership with Dee DeLancey of WOWK-TV, Mayor Wolfe, Delegate Stephens and many other people from the community including students from Marshall University. Read more about Disability Awareness Day 2009 and October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

State Plan for Independent Living (2008-2010)

The State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) has been finalized and approved by the RSA (Rehabilitation Services Administration) in Washington, D.C. We have provided the final version of the State Plan in PDF format for your review. [updated version dated July 7, 2008]

Disability Awareness

A healthy life style is always the best defense against the diseases to which people with disabilities are often at risk. In an effort to support living your best life, we are providing information about the diseases that are all too common among West Virginians.

Fair Housing: It's Not An Option, It's The Law housing rights for people with disabilities
Childhood Obesity - it's a killer. With a cost to West Virginians estimated at $1 million dollars per year.
Diabetes Awareness. How you can control or avoid diabetes.
Asthma and Allergy Awareness. Learn how to avoid allergens and control asthma.
Breast Cancer Awareness. Learn about preventing and treating breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Jane Marks, guest contributor, November 2005