West Virginia

Are you interested in starting an APSE chapter in West Virginia?

Contact:

Christa Rainwater, Director of Member and Chapter Engagement
301-279-0060
Christa@apse.org

Policy & Advocacy

State Employment First Efforts: Legislation & Directive/Executive Order

• WV Legislation (proposed): West Virginia House Bill 2902, introduced in February 2019, was proposed to establish a task force on implementation of an Employment First Policy. A similar bill was introduced in the state’s Senate.
• WV Olmstead Council Legislative Priorities: West Virginia Olmstead Legislative Priorities for 2015 include Employment First.
• WV Disability Consensus Agreement: 2014 agenda endorsed by a cross-section of West Virginia advocacy organizations; includes Employment First as a goal.

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West Virginia State Legislature
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