The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) received a $497,058 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants program (CFDA 93.630). This grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, is intended to enable individuals with developmental disabilities in West Virginia to achieve independence, productivity, and full community integration.
The funding supports a comprehensive range of services provided by the WV DHHR, including legal advocacy, rights protection, benefits counseling, assistive technology support, rehabilitation, community integration initiatives, and systems change efforts. As the designated state agency for developmental disabilities services, the WV DHHR administers these critical programs and services to promote the self-advocacy and enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities across the state.
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