About CED
Overview
Established in 1978, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and has a satellite office in Charleston, 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.
Vision
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.
Mission
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.
Core Values
- We believe in advocating for an inclusive society.
- We believe in facilitating self-determination and independence.
- We believe in encouraging leadership and transparency within the organization and community.
- We believe in supporting solution-oriented, evidence-based practices and research.
- We believe in promoting ethical and culturally competent practices.
- We believe in collaborating with our partners to build a stronger network of support.
- We believe that West Virginians are in control of their own destinies.
Culture Statement
As a team of driven and passionate individuals, we are a culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and advocacy. We encourage collaboration, transparency, and support within our organization and community. By using your knowledge and innovation within our multi-disciplinary team, our person-centered organization can collectively improve the lives of disabled West Virginians.
Resources for Employers
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Year-Round Employer Strategies for Advancing Disability Inclusion
NDEAM also offers an opportunity to launch year-round activities that highlight the importance of including disability in all of your organization's diversity endeavors. Doing so delivers numerous internal and external benefits to employers. -
Creating an Accessible and Welcoming Workplace
Learn more about all of the elements of accessibility in the workplace. -
Ensure Productivity: Reasonable Accommodations
Learn about a basic element of workplace inclusion. -
Inclusion@Work Resources
Explore additional resources on workplace disability inclusion. -
Disability-Related Tax Provisions
Learn about tax credits and deductions available to employers. -
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Learn about the WOTC tax credit for employers. -
Mental Health Friendly Work Culture
How to foster mental health-friendly work environments. -
Podcast: Attract Top Talent with Inclusive Hiring Practices
Meryl Evans, accessibility expert and LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy 2022, discusses the top small steps that hiring managers can take to impact inclusion in talent acquisition.