West Virginia Assistive Technology - WVATS

03/10/2026

Let’s Go Mountaineers!💬
With an AAC device, communication has no limits. Devices like this help individuals share their voices, participate in their communities, and live more independently.

On WVU Day of Giving (March 25th), consider supporting the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities to help expand access to assistive technology across West Virginia.
Every gift helps someone gain access to resources and devices they need. 💛💙

03/05/2026

Happy Tech Thursday! Today we’re talking about this 28 Cell Braille Slate and Stylus, which allows individuals to write in Braille when they don’t have access to a digital device!

03/03/2026

Our AT Champion, Maelee, shares information on 10 individuals who help shape Disability Rights for all! These individuals raised their voices to create conversations and movements for the disability community!

03/02/2026

02/26/2026

Our AT Champion, Sophia, talks about a funding opportunity for families who have members with developmental disabilities called the WV Family Support Foundation! This fund is for West Virginians only and the application is shown in the video.
Here is the link for the application: bbh.wv.gov/media/9891/download?inline

02/18/2026

Birth to 3 was donated these unopened formulas at the Wood County office. If anyone might be interested in any of this, please send us a message.

02/17/2026

The WVU CED 2025 Annual Report is here! Inside you will find numbers for our programs and overall reach, info on how we continue to strengthen West Virginia's disability workforce, a detailed look at the impact of our trainings, story highlights from the last fiscal year, and more.

Thank you for supporting the WVU CED as we continue to improve the lives of West Virginians with disabilities by providing evidence-based services and training opportunities, conducting research to continually pursue new and innovative approaches to care and support, and sharing information about supports and resources throughout the state and nation.

View report:https://ced-editor.hsc.wvu.edu/media/5688/annual-report-2025.pdf

Association of University Centers on Disabilities
West Virginia Assistive Technology - WVATS
Positive Behavior Support - PBS Tips & Tools
Regional Transition Navigator Services
Specialized Family Care Program
WV F2F and P4P Programs
WV TBI Services
IMPACT WV

02/13/2026

Happy Friday! Have you checked out goblin.tools yet? 👀 It’s a free, simple website designed to make everyday tasks easier—especially for neurodivergent folks. Break big tasks into smaller steps, estimate how long something will take, rephrase text to match a tone, and even get help understanding social cues. Practical. Accessible. No login required. ✨

02/12/2026

The 4th annual Talking Time Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Summer Camp applications are now open!

This weeklong event hosted by Exceptional Possibilities WV takes place at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV in July and features all sorts of wonderful activities for youth ages 6-21 who are non-speaking or have limited speech and use some sort of AAC to communicate.

Camper and volunteer applications are open now through May 1, 2026!

Camper application: https://shorturl.at/yxm3n
Volunteer application: https://shorturl.at/HTvDQ

Exceptional Possibilities WV

02/09/2026

We loved hosting the first-year Occupational Therapy students from WVU! 👋 Students enjoyed a presentation on assistive technology and had the chance to get hands-on with devices—gaining valuable experience before heading into their clinical year.