07/21/2025
Registration is now open! Follow link below to learn more.
https://cedwvu.org/mscd
What is the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities?
The Mountain State Conference on Disabilities (MSCD) is hosted by disability partners across the state including the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights of WV.
This conference will explore strategies and services that support people with disabilities of all ages and their families by focusing on ways to improve care, communication and self-determination through best practices. It will also highlight the lived experiences of people with disabilities, their caregivers and families.
Sessions will be geared towards the following audiences: self-advocates; people with lived experience; family, siblings, and caregivers; students; professionals including direct service providers, therapists, and medical providers; educators; policy makers; and researchers.
The MSCD takes place September 18-19, 2025 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, WV. Three pre-conference sessions on behavior, sensory and intimacy will be held at West Virginia University on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 starting at 1:00 p.m. Additional registration is required for these events (listed under "Add-on" when you are registering).
Professionals seeking CEUs, students, people with disabilities and their caregivers are all encouraged to attend by using the link above.
A limited number of scholarships are available to help people with disabilities and their caregivers attend the conference.
Interested organizations can sign up for sponsorship options and in-person vendor opportunities by using the same Eventbrite link and following the instructions below.
Instructions for sponsor/vendor registration through Eventbrite:
1. Click the button above to go to the MSCD Eventbrite page.
2. Select the box in the top right that says "Get tickets".
3. Under "Tickets", add one to the "Vendor or Sponsorship ONLY" ticket by using the "+". This is a free option that allows you to select a sponsor or vendor package as an add-on.
4. Under "Add-ons", select the sponsorship or vendor package that suits your needs by adding them using the "+".
5. Once you've selected your package(s), select "Check out".
6. Enter your contact and payment information. Credit, debit, PayPal, and Google Play are all accepted. There is also a separate option for checks.
7. Contact Amy Burt at alburt@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-4692 with any questions.
