List of Services
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Launch Into Life...A Resource Fair for Students and Young Adults with DisabilitiesList Item 1
Wednesday April 22, 2026
4:30-6:30 pm
West Virginia State University
James C. Wilson Student Union
301 Washington Ave. Dunbar WV 25064
*Sponsored by ACIL and West Virginia State University.
Launch Into Life is a hands-on event that helps youth and young adults (ages 14-25) with disabilities get ready for independent adult life.
Participants can join a workshop on Accessibility for College students: 504 Plans vs IEPs, enjoy a tour of the WVSU campus, meet helpful community partners, and learn about important resources.
Topics include employment, education, independent living, and speaking up for yourself. Resource providers will also be on-site so participants can learn about available services, ask questions, and connect directly with organizations that can support their goals.
With a special focus on social engagement, the event encourages participants to get active, explore their interests and talents, get involved in volunteer opportunities, and build meaningful connections.
By reducing social isolation and creating opportunities for friendships, Launch Into Life helps empower individuals, build confidence, and create a stronger sense of purpose for the future.
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ACIL Mobile Office ProjectClick to email ACIL List Item 2
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.
We offer assistance with independent living skills, accessing resources, advocacy, and connecting to local services.
The ACIL Mobile Office is here to increase independence, remove barriers, and support you where you are.
Join ACIL for four classes each day, including an exercise class, a life skills session, a creative arts activity, and our 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 and 3rd Wednesday each month
Chesapeake, WV - Curry Memorial Annex
12316 MacCorkle Ave, Chesapeake, WV 25315
More locations coming soon...
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ACIL Peer Support Group InitiativeClick to email us List Item 3
Our Peer Support Program launches June 1, 2026, offering 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, 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.
Through encouragement, shared knowledge, and real-life support, this program helps build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.
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.
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Kanawha County Libraries AccessibilityClick to see the calendar of events
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
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Local Outdoor Activities with Accessibility
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 at the
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
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Enjoy Accessibility at WV State ParksClick for Accessible State Parks in WV List Item 4
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.
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Accessible Hunting Trails in WVClick to learn more about accessible hunting
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.
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Challenged Athletes of WVClick to learn about CAWV
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.