Article Publication Date:
9/30/2006
Summary:
This grant provided people with knowledge and resources concerning their rights and choices and educated key agencies throughout the state. This report provides an overview of grant activities include the Real Choice Speaker’s Bureau, training sessions and conferences. Trainings were conducted at over 40 Department of Health and Human Resource offices and 20 for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Three conferences (Transitions, PATHS and People First) were also conducted.
Types/Tools:
Sources:
Grantee produced
West Virginia
Programs/Initiatives:
Real Choice Systems Change
States:
Keywords:
Community Inclusion
Step in the Right Direction; Speaker’s Bureau; long-term illnesses; disability law; people first language; inclusion; transition
Contact
Carol Votta MPH, ASCP
Training/Technical Assistance Coordinator
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities
cvotta@wvuh.com
Phone:
304-293-4692
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51059