Office
Schoenbaum Center - 2nd Floor
1701 5th Ave. Suite 15
Charleston, West Virginia 25387
Office (304) 965-0376
TDD (800) 642-3003
Fax (304 ) 965-0377
Business Hours
Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Office
Schoenbaum Center - 2nd Floor
1701 5th Ave. Suite 15
Charleston, West Virginia 25387
Office (304) 965-0376
TDD (800) 642-3003
Fax (304 ) 965-0377
Business Hours
Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Join us for free a Veterans Breakfast for Veterans and their family. Please RSVP at 304-965-0376 or email us info@wvacil.org.
WVSILC Seeking Input for the 2028-2030 State Plan
Every three years, The West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council, or WVSILC, works with Centers for Independent Living and other partners to develop the State Plan for Independent Living, commonly known as the SPIL. The SPIL is more than a required document. It is the roadmap for how the state’s Independent Living Network will identify priorities, address barriers, strengthen services, and advance independent living for people with disabilities.
A strong SPIL does not begin in a conference room with a finished draft. It begins with listening. Public input is one of the most important parts of the SPIL process because the plan should reflect the real experiences of people with disabilities across the state. That includes people in rural communities, people with communication access needs, people from underserved communities, youth with disabilities, older adults, veterans, people living in institutions or at risk of institutionalization, and people who may not already be connected to Independent Living services.
Review Current SPIL & Provide Input
If you are a resident of WV and have a disability or are a family member or caregiver of a person with a disability, we want to hear from you.
SPIL Listening Sessions:
October 15, 2026 – 2:00 PM Mountain State CIL 821 4th Avenue Huntington, WV 25701
October 22, 2026 – 2:00 PM Mountain State CIL 311 Prince Street Beckley, WV 25801
October 27, 2026 – 2:00 PM LiveAbility 109 Randolph Ave. Elkins, WV 26241
October 29, 2026 – 2:00 PM Appalachian CIL Schoenbaum Center 1701 5th Ave Charleston, WV 25387
Complete the following SPIL Survey and join us at a Public Listening Session to let us know how you believe Independent Living Funds should be spent.
ACIL Mobile Office brings services directly to you. Our mobile team provides support for people with disabilities right in the community, making it easier to get the help you need without traveling far.
The ACIL Mobile Office is here to increase independence, remove barriers, and support you where you are.
Join ACIL for 2-3 classes each day, including an exercise class, a life skills session, or join the Resource Café, which focuses on helpful community resources.
To schedule a one-on-one appointment with an ACIL staff member in Chesapeake, please call 304-965-0376 or email us.
Mobile Office Schedule:
1st Tuesday each month
Chesapeake, WV - Curry Memorial Annex
12316 MacCorkle Ave, Chesapeake, WV 25315
Clay County
Coming soon in November 2026
More locations coming soon...
Our Peer Support Program offers a welcoming space where individuals can connect, share experiences, and learn from others who understand their journey.
Participants can join a monthly peer support group, in person or virtually, including fun, engaging life skills topics available both in person and virtually, making it easy for everyone to take part in a way that works best for them.
In addition, the program includes a monthly community activity, giving participants the chance to build friendships, practice social skills, and stay engaged in the community.
Target Groups Include:
Teen and Young Adult Cross Disabilities Group (ages 14-25)
Adult Cross Disabilities Group (ages 26 and up)
Traumatic Brain Injury Group
Hidden Disabilities Group- Cross Disabilities and Autoimmune Disorders
Veterans with Disabilities Group
To sign up for one of these groups, please call us at 304-965-0376 or email us.
Kanawha County Parks and Recreation offers several accessible amenities, including ADA-compliant equipment at Meadowood Park near Tornado, WV. Coonskin Park in Charleston, WV and other regional parks comply with ADA standards for programs and services, featuring accessible playgrounds and facilities to ensure inclusion.
The City of South Charleston parks provide various accessibility features, including handicap-accessible picnic shelters at Little Creek Park (Shelters 1, 2, 9, 10, and Soap Box). Jackson Park features wheelchair-accessible pickleball courts, while local parks like Joplin and Glendale offer paved trails.
Valley Park (Hurricane, WV):
All-Inclusive Playground: Specifically designed for children of all abilities.
Amenities: Features accessible paved walking trails, picnic shelters, and a fishing pond.
Parking/Access: Offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.
Hurricane City Park (Hurricane, WV):
Fishing Pier: Features a handicap-accessible fishing pier.
Hurricane Reservoir.(Hurricane, WV)
Trails & Recreation: Paved loop trails surround the park, with accessible playground equipment.
Ridenour Lake (Nitro, WV):
Features a mix of clear gravel and paved trails, suitable for easy walking or strollers.
The Elk River Trail in West Virginia offers accessible, generally flat, and gravel-surfaced hiking and biking, with paved, ADA-compliant sections in Clendenin, WV. Key accessible features include handicap parking, benches, and vault toilets at multiple trailheads (Duck, Ivydale, Dundon/Clay). The trail is suitable for wheelchairs and e-bikes.
Chief Logan State Park (Logan, WV)
Features a new ADA-accessible playground.
Offers fully accessible lodge rooms for overnight stay
For individuals with disabilities, several West Virginia state parks offer accessible facilities, including lodges, cabins, trails, fishing piers, and viewing areas. You can find more details on the official West Virginia State Parks Accessible Travel website.
Visit your Kanawha County Library to join in various enriching activities for all ages. The library system supports ADA accessibility in its buildings and programs.
For more on their ADA policies and procedures, please search: https://www.kcpls.org/accessibility-ada
During the fall hunting seasons, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds hunters with disabilities that special access roads are open to Class Q permit holders in select national forests and state-owned wildlife management areas.
The Class Q hunting program allows extended vehicular access on certain gated roads in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, the Monongahela National Forest and select state WMAs. Access is limited to individuals with Class Q permits, which are issued to people with permanent and irreversible respiratory, cardiovascular or lower extremity limitations.
Showshoe Mountain Resort
Pocahontas County, WV.
Contact:
Phone: 304-572-6708
Email: cwoody@snowshoemountain.com
Challenged Athletes of West Virginia (CAWV) has been providing adaptive sports opportunities to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1996. From humble beginnings, we have grown to become a leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
CAWV provides equipment and instruction for adaptive alpine skiing and snowboarding, education and training opportunities for professional and volunteer staff, plus equipment and support for handcycling, adaptive bicycling, whitewater rafting, camping and other outdoor opportunities.