Fair Shake Initiative

06/18/2026

Join us for our next training session, Legislative Advocacy 101.
This training will be presented by Delegate Kathie Hess-Crouse.

The training will be on July 7, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This is a hybrid event, and you may attend virtually.

However, Delegate Hess-Crouch will be speaking in person on location at the WVSILC office and we encourage everyone to attend in person at 6908 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Please note: Individuals attending in person will be responsible for their own travel expenses, as reimbursements cannot be provided.

Kathie Hess Crouse is a West Virginia Delegate representing District 19 in Putnam County. She is a strong advocate for conservative values, focused on practical solutions that support families, strengthen communities, and grow West Virginia’s economy.

She serves on the Education Committee, Energy and Public Works Committee, and the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability, and she chairs the House Education Choice Subcommittee.
Deeply connected to her district, Kathie also serves on the board of the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she supports tourism and local economic development. She has been a consistent voice for policies that reduce taxes, expand educational opportunities, and attract new business investment to the region.

Kathie is a wife and mother who remains committed to serving her constituents with transparency, accessibility, and a focus on results.

Register at this link below.
d8099148-9878-4452-8570-9e573bddfce6@e2e87991-13d6-4c43-859b-b54025d6ecee" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d8099148-9878-4452-8570-9e573bddfce6@e2e87991-13d6-4c43-859b-b54025d6ecee

06/18/2026

Are you, your child, or someone in your care under the age of 21 and on Medicaid? If so, do you know that you or your child automatically qualifies for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit?

Have you been refused or denied assistive technology, durable medical equipment, or other needed services by EPSDT/Medicaid? If so, we want to hear from you! Please call us at 304-346-0847 or toll free at 800-950-5250 for an intake.

In WV, the name of the EPSDT program is HealthCheck.
For more information about HealthCheck, go to:
https://dhhr.wv.gov/healthcheck/Pages/default.aspx

For more information about EPSDT in general, go to:
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/early-and-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment

06/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EaAhDEuAp/

The WV Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services program is once again holding public meetings to hear from West Virginians with TBI, their families, and the providers who serve them.

These open meetings help shape future assessments and supports for the state's TBI community. It's a great chance to share your experiences and have your voice be heard!

In-person meetings are scheduled in Morgantown and Charleston in addition to a virtual meeting option.

Meeting dates and locations (all meeting times are 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.):

6/22 - WVU CED
959 Hartman Run Rd.
Morgantown, WV

6/25 - Virtual meeting

6/29 - Equities House
900 Virginia Street East
Second floor
Charleston, WV

Full details and info: https://cedwvu.org/news/story?headline=the-west-virginia-traumatic-brain-injury-services-program-invites-you-to-public-meetings-discussing-

WV TBI Services

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Meet Heather Gillespie, Ms. Wheelchair West Virginia 2026! Heather will be advocating throughout West Virginia for the next few months! She was selected to represent West Virginia based on her application, letters of recommendation and interview with the Ms. Wheelchair America Executive Team. In Aug...

06/12/2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires health care providers and medical facilities to provide equal access to medical care for people with disabilities. This included accessible medical diagnostic equipment (MDE), such as examination tables.

Compliance deadline for required accessible exam tables is August 9, 2026

06/10/2026

🎒📚 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Back-to-School Event for Students with Disabilities and Their Families in West Virginia.

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Maranatha Fellowship Church
James R. Wright, Jr. Family Life Center
2929 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV 25177

Join us for an afternoon of fun, learning, and resources designed to help students with disabilities and their families prepare for the upcoming school year!

✨ Event Highlights:

• Special Guest Speaker
• Three informative presentations for students and families
• Physical activities
• Coloring area
• Reading space for youth
• Exhibitors

Students who are registered to receive a backpack and gift card must have a ticket.

✅ One ticket is required for each student receiving a backpack and gift card.
✅ At least one parent or guardian must attend with the student.
✅ Parents and guardians do not need a ticket.
✅ Youth attending only to participate in the activities do not need a ticket.

We look forward to seeing you on July 30, 2026, for an afternoon of education, activities, and back-to-school preparation!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tonya Barnett at [email protected] or call 304-766-4624

06/10/2026