Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in West Virginia. Our services are confidential and free of charge. DRWV works to ensure that West Virginians with disabilities have access to the same opportunities afforded all members of society, and can live full, productive lives, totally integrated into their co
mmunities with as much self-direction and independence as possible. DRWV collaborates to promote systemic change to increase access to services, promote equality, and protect legal rights. DRWV serves West Virginians with Disabilities by giving information and providing referrals; investigating abuse and neglect; providing direct advocacy; providing training on self-advocacy; providing legal representation; and, engaging in systemic advocacy and litigation. DRWV does not provide legal representation for issues of family or criminal law; bankruptcy; probate of an estate; personal injury; eligibility for Social Security benefits; guardianship; or, non-disability issues. DISCLAIMERS: Communication with DRWV through Facebook does not create an attorney-client relationship. People communicating with DRWV through Facebook should not have an expectation that the communications will be kept private. DRWV reserves the right to remove/moderate any posts, content, or comments without notice at any time. Posting of information does not imply endorsement or agreement by DRWV, its employees, the Board of Directors, councils, or DRWV’s funders. DRWV’s ability to respond to posts is limited to business hours.
