West Virginia Resources

General Resources

• ADA.GOV
  • The ADA will have a plethora of information related to disability laws, senior laws, up to date disability news and much more!
• Division of Rehabilitation Services 
  • Phone: (304) 356-2060 
  • Toll-Free: (800) 642-8207 
  • Website: http://www.wvdrs.org/ 
  • Director: Marijane Waldron
  • The Department of Rehabilitation Services will have resources to help a plethora of disabilities and individuals interested in working, staying at work, and or trying to become more independent. This is one of the best resources for all things disabled.

Workplace/Employer Resources

• WorkForce West Virginia (304-558-7024 | 800-379-1032)
  • WorkForce West Virginia is a state government agency funded through the U.S. Department of Labor that oversees the state unemployment insurance program for West Virginia’s citizens. It is a one-stop center for workforce resources, including job opportunities, unemployment compensation, training, tax incentives and labor market information. Services are available at 13 career centers throughout the state. WorkForce West Virginia also has the largest online database of job seekers and job openings in the state. West Virginia State Capitol, Building 3, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25305

Specific Audience Resources

• West Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (304-558-3317 | 877-987-4463 toll-free)
  • Senior Medicare Patrol provides outreach education to help Medicare beneficiaries recognize and report health care fraud. SHIP provides Medicare beneficiaries and their families confidential and objective information about benefits, supplemental plans, long-term care insurance and Medicare costs.
    • Mailing address: Town Center Mall, 3rd level, Charleston, WV 25305
    • Physical address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25389

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