Skills Development Online

The Independent Living Skills Development Program is designed to help you make the most of your abilities and increase your self-reliance and self-confidence. By providing you with training, resources, and information on adaptive equipment, we can help you take control of your life in order to live independently.

Disability History Week

We have a new online skills training class - Disability History.

Disability History Week was signed into law by then Gov. Joe Manchin in April 2006 - due to the efforts of a group of young people with disabilities in West Virginia. Disability History Week in West Virginia requires instruction in public schools on disability history, people with disabilities, and the disability rights movement during the third week in October every year.

• Disability History

Living Independently and Safely

• Keeping Safe
  • Fire Safety
  • Home Safety
  • Personal Safety

Fire safety

Carol Nolte, Deputy State Fire Marshal, WV provided the following fire prevention and safety guidelines.

• Generator Safety
• Holiday Safety
• Using Grills and Fire Pits Safely
• Fire Safety Awareness for Children
• Campus Fire Safety
• Fireworks Safety
• Carbon Monoxide and Winter Safety 2010
• Home Heating Safety

West Virginia Fire Safety Resource e-Guide

The West Virginia Fire Safety Resource e-Guide for people with disabilities, developed in partnership with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office.

Living in Your Own Home

• Housing Class
  • Fair Housing Laws
  • Finding an Apartment or House
• Fair Housing: It's Not An Option, It's The Law provided by Northern West Virginia Center For Independent Living

Personal Growth

• Personal Development Classes
  • The Importance of Assertiveness
  • The Importance of Manners
  • The Importance of a Positive Self Image
• Stress Management Class

Your Health

• Wellness and Physical Fitness Class
• Childhood Obesity, article provided by Nancy Massey, MasseyNet.com, Inc.

Being Financially Independent

• The Importance of Managing Your Money Class
• Job Readiness Class

Independent Living and the Americans with Disabilities Act

• Independent Living Philosophy Class
• Americans with Disabilities Act Class
  • Introduction to the ADA
  • Title I Employment
  • Title IIA State and Local Government / Public Transportation
  • Title III Public Accommodations

Disability Rights and the Legislative Process

• West Virginia Legislative Process Class

If you are using assistive technology when taking these classes online, you may benefit from our Tips page.

If you are interested in learning more about Skills Development classes, please contact the West Virginia Center For Independent Living nearest you.

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