Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Established in 1978, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and has a satellite office in Big Chimney, West Virginia with staff located in offices across the state to better serve clients in their communities. The CED is a unit within West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences Center, and because of the placement within the University, has access and alignment within the Schools of Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Medicine and Dentistry. As a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), we are part of a national network of similar centers across the country and serve as a resource to the community in the areas of education, research and service as it relates to the needs of people with disabilities.

The vision of the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities is to be recognized and trusted as a partner providing knowledge, resources and innovative leadership within a statewide network of professional and community partners. The mission of the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities is to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities by supporting more diverse, inclusive communities.

Various volunteer and training opportunities exist through the CED. For instance, we are currently seeking Peer Mentors for our Country Roads Program. Additionally, we support shadowing, practicum, and internship opportunities in more than 8 programs, 4 initiatives, and 4 clinics.