The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley Advocacy and resources for people with disabilities. We would like our page to be a responsive and motivating environment for all to enjoy and partake.

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley provides programs and services to over 3,000 families/individuals on an annual basis. The Mid Ohio Valley chapter of The Arc serves a 10-county region, but expands to the entire state of West Virginia for several programs. We oversee and implement 28 programs and services in the areas of family support and advocacy, information and referral, direct support, adult living skills, health and wellness, early intervention, assistive technology and individual and community education. In order to maintain this environment, we have some expectations for all our fans to follow. We reserve the right to remove content that: is considered spam i.e. is unrelated to the mission of The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, breaches copyright law, is offensive or abusive i.e. personal attacks on any individual, disrespectful of others, contains inappropriate language, promotes illegal activity, mispresents the agency or it programs. Every fan of our page is entitled to their own opinion. Respect the opinions of others. We encourage you to take some responsibility for the quality of the conversations in which you are participating. Help make this a friendly place for inclusion of everyone. The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley isn't affiliated with Facebook. As a Facebook account holder, you should be familiar with Facebook's privacy and security policies, and understand how your information can be displayed and used throughout the site as well as other third-party sites that may be linked to by Facebook. WV Birth to Three Region 2
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01/24/2026

With our commercial laser engravers, we can engrave on a number of different materials. Whether you are a business wanting your logo on custom merchandise, or you are just an individual working on a home decor project, we can help take your ideas and turn them into reality.

01/23/2026

‼️ WEEKEND WARMING CENTER RESOURCES ‼️

WOOD COUNTY:
The Gathering - 1005 14th Street, Parkersburg
8:00pm-8:00am
*Hours may extend as needed

House to Home - 825 7th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
8:00am-8:00pm
*Hours may extend as needed

Latrobe Mission - 1725 Latrobe Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Open 24/7
You do not need to be a shelter resident to use the warming center.

The Salvation Army of Parkersburg, WV - 534 5th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Open 24/7
You do not need to be a shelter resident to use the warming center.

JACKSON COUNTY:
Calvary United Methodist Church - 205 N Court Street, Ripley
Friday, January 23rd-Tuesday, January 27th
8:00pm-7:00am

ROANE COUNTY:
The Chapel - 102 Chapman Ave, Spencer, WV 25276
Saturday, January 24th-Sunday, January 25th
8:00am-8:00pm

ATHENS COUNTY:
The Gathering Place - 18 N College Street, Athens, OH 45701
Friday, January 23rd 7:00pm - Saturday, January 24th 9:00am
*may extend these hours

Continue to watch for updates to be added throughout the weekend.

*If you are aware of resources that should be added to this list, please contact us at 304-991-0996

01/23/2026

Need a ride?

From now until Tuesday, January 27th, Yellow Taxi is offering free rides to any of the Wood County Warming Centers.

*Must be picked up within Parkersburg or Belpre city limits
*This is a direct ride with no stops

Where they will take you:
The Gathering
House to Home
Latrobe Mission
The Salvation Army of Parkersburg, WV

Call 304-422-4000 to get connected to a ride.

01/23/2026

Join us!
Virtual Speaker Series
Planning for the Future:
Legal and Financial Tips You Can't Miss

Register to Attend
https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/oxNNvQpLSKucMp5t-tHj1g

February 3, 2026 Speaker Series Info:
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Anna Price, Attorney at Bowles Rice LLP

Topic: Planning for the Future: Legal and Financial Tips You Can't Miss
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, especially for families of children with special healthcare needs. This session will break down some of the basics, including guardianship, special needs trusts, and legal vehicles to assist with the future.

What you’ll learn:
• The steps to take and the resources that are available to help.
• What guardian and special needs trusts are and when to use them.
• How to plan for your child's future, no matter their age.

At the end of the discussion, we’ll have an open Q&A session where you can ask follow-up questions or just chat with the experts. You’ll leave feeling more connected, empowered, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.

These sessions are designed to fit into your lunch break, so grab a bite, tune in, and join a community of families who understand what you’re going through. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other, one lunch break at a time!

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley would like to thank for doing a great job on the wooden plaque they engraved and then do...
01/23/2026

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley would like to thank
for doing a great job on the wooden plaque they engraved and then donated to honor our long time board member Angela Harkness-Martin whom we lost back on November 27th.

01/23/2026

With the snow and extremely cold temperatures coming over the next week, here are some tips to keep your family safe.

01/22/2026

PLEASE SHARE this flyer/registration code. The WVACEEC is limited in ways to reach parents and educators without the help of people seeing the post.
The link to the zoom meeting will be shared after registration is completed. Please use the QR code to register.

Due to potential power outages with the impending weather alerts, PLEASE make sure if you rely on electrically powered m...
01/21/2026

Due to potential power outages with the impending weather alerts, PLEASE make sure if you rely on electrically powered medical equipment, such as oxygen concentrators and other assistive devices to keep them fully charged and properly maintained.

Practice emergency preparedness by charging your cell phones and creating a plan for communicating if you need assistance.

Have blankets, water, flashlights, batteries and your prescriptions available and ready to take if you need to go to a warming shelter.

For information on emergency warming shelters you can contact 211.

Due to the snow storm predicted for Saturday, out of an abundance of caution we are postponing the Cabin Fever Fundraise...
01/21/2026

Due to the snow storm predicted for Saturday, out of an abundance of caution we are postponing the Cabin Fever Fundraiser to February 21, 2026 at the Parkersburg Art Center. Previously purchased tickets will be honored!

Address

1917 Dudley Avenue
Parkersburg, WV
26101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13044223151

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Since 1955, The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley has been dedicated to ensuring a satisfying and productive life for children and adults with intellectual, cognitive, and related developmental disabilities by providing programs and services that enable, empower, and encourage them to live, learn, work, worship, and play in their community…. along with their peers and neighbors!