Dreamwave Advocates Movement Alliance of West Virginia

Dreamwave Advocates Movement Alliance of West Virginia Eastern Panhandle Deaf Alliances, Inc. EPDA offers a referral service, provides Deaf advocacy, communication support, and will eventually offer case management.

DREAMWAVE (formerly Eastern Panhandle Deaf Alliance) is a non-profit organization launched on June 1, 2017, dedicated to providing essential services for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Plus, Hard of Hearing, and Disabled individuals in WV. (EPDA) is a non-profit organization launched on June 1, 2017, dedicated to providing essential services and support to individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind (DB), and Hard

of Hearing (HOH) in the Eastern Panhandle region. Our mission is to build strong relationships within these communities while promoting accessibility and inclusion across West Virginia. Additionally, we focus on raising Deaf awareness in the community through workshops and training for local businesses, emergency services, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and equal access. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for Deaf, DB/HOH individuals and that their voices are heard, their needs are met, and they are empowered to advocate for their rights.

06/20/2026
Students. Interpreters. Future interpreters. 👏Come hang out, meet others in the interpreting community, ask questions, m...
06/03/2026

Students. Interpreters. Future interpreters. 👏
Come hang out, meet others in the interpreting community, ask questions, make connections, and enjoy good conversation together. Whether you’re just exploring the field or already interpreting, you are welcome!

Not too late for tomorrow! 😃Join us April 25 for a free advocacy workshop AND meet Paul See, newly appointed Executive D...
04/24/2026

Not too late for tomorrow! 😃

Join us April 25 for a free advocacy workshop AND meet Paul See, newly appointed Executive Director of WVCDHH! West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Presenters: Julie Ann Lewis Shoeman, Mary ann Jividen, and Kathleen Moran

Learn your rights, navigate systems, and connect with your community. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at CenterPoint Bible Church, Falling Waters, WV
Register FREE: forms.gle/GTo8JtwSjmH4F8Fi7

SAVE THE DATE!Eventbrite: Free to the PublicTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/auto-create/1987746669798/...
04/18/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Eventbrite: Free to the Public

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/auto-create/1987746669798/preview

DREAMWAVE Advocates Movement Alliance presents:

WV Disability ACCESS Expo & Conference

📅 September 18, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn • Martinsburg, WV

Join us for a community-centered event bringing together individuals, interpreters, service providers, agencies, and system leaders.

Vendors • Sponsors • Presenters • Community Partners are welcome.

👉 Scan the QR code to get involved or express interest:

Google Link: https://forms.gle/7Se29aD1R32Su44L7

See you there!

Location information:

Martinsburg is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, with easy access via I-81—approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from Washington, D.C., under an hour from Frederick, MD, and within 30–60 minutes of Northern Virginia and Wi******er, VA.

White background with blue and yellow text featuring the DREAMWAVE logo with two arches, event details, a West Virginia map highlighting Martinsburg, and a QR code for participation.

Deaf Community. Join us April 25 for a free advocacy workshop AND meet Paul See, newly appointed Executive Director of W...
04/15/2026

Deaf Community. Join us April 25 for a free advocacy workshop AND meet Paul See, newly appointed Executive Director of WVCDHH! West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Presenters: Julie Ann Lewis Shoeman, Mary ann Jividen, and Kathleen Moran

Learn your rights, navigate systems, and connect with your community. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at CenterPoint Bible Church, Falling Waters, WV

Register FREE: forms.gle/GTo8JtwSjmH4F8Fi7

Join WVSDB Hands Up live tonight at 6pm as they interview Julie Ann Lewis Shoeman, Founder of DREAMWAVE Advocates Movem...
04/14/2026

Join WVSDB Hands Up live tonight at 6pm as they interview Julie Ann Lewis Shoeman, Founder of DREAMWAVE Advocates Movement Alliance. Learn more about DREAMWAVE and the dedicated team behind DREAMWAVE!

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For the hearing community. If you're interested in learning how to be an ally, please come join us and learn. We hope t...
04/14/2026

For the hearing community. If you're interested in learning how to be an ally, please come join us and learn. We hope to see you there!

Presenters: Julie Ann Shoeman, Mary Ann Jividen, and Kathleen Moran

Come join us. We hope to see you there! Interpreting students or those interested in a career in interpreting are also w...
04/14/2026

Come join us. We hope to see you there!

Interpreting students or those interested in a career in interpreting are also welcome to join.

03/27/2026

Community involvement requested!

NCD announces Request For Information (RFI) on disability emergency management toolkit

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is requesting information supporting the creation of a state, local, territory and tribal (SLTT) emergency management toolkit.

The toolkit will provide promising practices and guidance on how to create an emergency management plan inclusive of people with disabilities and update the federal agency’s 2009 report, Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities.

More information and the questionnaire are here:

https://www.ncd.gov/2026/03/09/ncd-announces-rfi-on-disability-emergency-management-toolkit/

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PO Box 410
Kearneysville, WV
25430

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+13048854213

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