State and Local Employment Resources for West Virginia

Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives.

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and several counties in Maryland and New Jersey.

Contact information for the local field office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Pittsburgh Area Office has jurisdiction over the state of West Virginia and several Pennsylvania counties.

Assists people with disabilities employed in agriculture by providing practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agricultural production and rural living.

West Virginia chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

As one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the organization works to expand and improve services for people with disabilities and their families.

The Disability Program Navigator Project's purpose is to increase employment and self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.

Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, keep or advance in competitive employment by providing vocational rehabilitation services, including job training, rehabilitation therapy and other support services to people with disabilities across the state.

Assists veterans and their dependents in securing all benefits or preferences to which they may be entitled, including employment and health benefits.

Provides links to organizations in the state that offer employment assistance, vocational rehabilitation and other support services to Social Security disability beneficiaries.