WV F2F and P4P Programs

10/11/2026

The Aquatic Center at Mylan Park now offers an adapted swim class

10/09/2026

Come see us on 10/20 from 4-6pm at the Calhoun Middle High School Baseball field for a fun filled family night!

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Waiting for an Autism diagnosis or services?

10/06/2026

As we celebrate Disability Mentoring Month, lets help each other out!
What is one tip that you would share with another parent raising a child/adult with special healthcare needs.

Put your best tips in the comments!
👇

Raising a child with special needs means navigating a daily routine that looks a little different than everyone else's—and finding practical hacks can be an absolute game-changer. 💡

At Parent to Parent USA (P2P USA), we know that true community isn't just about emotional encouragement; it’s about instrumental support. It’s the real, tangible, day-to-day help that makes life flow a bit smoother when you're managing therapies, appointments, and endless advocacy.

We want to tap into the collective wisdom of our amazing community today:

❓ What is one practical tip, routine hack, or life-saving tool that completely changed your daily routine? 🧠✨

Drop your best advice in the comments below. Your tip might just be the exact breakthrough another parent needs to hear today! 👇

10/06/2026

October we celebrate Disability Mentoring Month!

Want to be a Parent to Parent Support Parent and offer that mentorship to others? Are you looking for peer support?
Learn more here: https://cedwvu.org/families/p2pwv/

💙 Celebrating Disability Mentoring Month | October 1–31, 2026 💙

Sometimes one of the most powerful things we can hear is:

“I understand. I’ve been there, too.”

This Disability Mentoring Month, Parent to Parent of Wisconsin celebrates the power of relationships that help people feel seen, supported, encouraged, and empowered.

Mentors and peers can offer something uniquely valuable: lived experience. They can provide encouragement, share perspectives, celebrate successes, and remind us that we are not alone.

That same spirit of connection is at the heart of Parent to Parent of Wisconsin. 💙 Our program connects parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or special health care needs with trained Support Parents who can offer one-to-one emotional and informational support.

✨ Connection matters. Shared experiences matter. Support matters.

If you are a parent or caregiver who would like to connect with another parent who understands, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to become a trained Support Parent for our Parent to Parent network and support other parents and families, register for one of our virtual trainings.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.p2pwi.org/

10/02/2026

We're looking for new Center Advisory Committee members!
The WVU CED's Center Advisory Committee (CAC) is soliciting interest for new members to be appointed to the Committee. At this time, the Committee is looking for West Virginia citizens who have developmental disabilities as well as family members of people with disabilities. The CAC strives to represent and reflect the needs and expectations of all West Virginians with disabilities.
The Center Advisory Committee is an organization that is established by the WVU CED under the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 106-402). The Committee's work is to advise the WVU CED regarding civil rights, needs, and services for people with disabilities that help assure their full inclusion in their communities. More specifically, the Committee advises the Center on the development and progress on its five year plan and to inform the Center on the needs of people with disabilities and the services provided by the Center.
For more information or to be considered for mentorship opportunities, please email Dr. Lesley Cottrell at [email protected].
Application to become a member of the CAC: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/z17a1aji0txvikw/
WV Developmental Disabilities Council
Disability Rights of West Virginia

Full details are here on our website: https://cedwvu.org/.../center-advisory-committee-cac/bylaws/
Meetings are at least twice a year. Requirements to join are that the person has a developmental disability or is a family member of someone with a developmental disability (there are some exceptions outlined on the website). Membership terms are three years long. Let us know if you need anymore info after checking out the website!

We're looking for new Center Advisory Committee members!

The WVU CED's Center Advisory Committee (CAC) is soliciting interest for new members to be appointed to the Committee. At this time, the Committee is looking for West Virginia citizens who have developmental disabilities as well as family members of people with disabilities. The CAC strives to represent and reflect the needs and expectations of all West Virginians with disabilities.

The Center Advisory Committee is an organization that is established by the WVU CED under the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (P.L. 106-402). The Committee's work is to advise the WVU CED regarding civil rights, needs, and services for people with disabilities that help assure their full inclusion in their communities. More specifically, the Committee advises the Center on the development and progress on its five year plan and to inform the Center on the needs of people with disabilities and the services provided by the Center.

For more information or to be considered for mentorship opportunities, please email Dr. Lesley Cottrell at [email protected].

Application to become a member of the CAC: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/z17a1aji0txvikw/

WV Developmental Disabilities Council
Disability Rights of West Virginia

10/02/2026

The Positive Parenting Program "Triple P" has two more sessions available this year. Check it out!
Registration: https://cedwvu.org/families/triple-p-seminars/

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) seminar series has two more sessions throughout the year, with the next ones beginning on October 13!

Each session contains three days of webinars featuring a Family Resource Specialist and Triple P practitioner from the Family to Family program along with a behavior specialist from the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program.

All webinars happen at 10 a.m. EST, with each session discussing the following topics during each three-day block:
- Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
- Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
- Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior

2026 Triple P webinar session dates:
- Tuesday, 8/25 - Wednesday, 8/26 - Thursday, 8/27
- Tuesday, 10/13 - Wednesday, 10/14 - Thursday, 10/15
- Tuesday, 12/8 - Wednesday, 12/9 - Thursday, 12/10

Register: https://cedwvu.org/families/triple-p-seminars/

WV F2F and P4P Programs
Positive Behavior Support - PBS Tips & Tools