West Virginia Guides
West Virginia Adult Guardianship & Alternatives Guide (Turning 18)
Coming SoonWest Virginia SSI at 18 & Adult Disability Benefits Guide
Coming SoonUnited States-Wide Guides
These apply to all families of children with disabilities in United States:
General Resources
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Articles for West Virginia
Alternatives to WVPTI for IEP Transition-to-Adulthood Planning in West Virginia
WVPTI covers school-age advocacy well, but transition-to-adulthood planning spans DRS, Medicaid waivers, SSI, and guardianship. Here are the alternati…
Best IEP Transition Tool for Families Navigating the West Virginia I/DD Waiver Waitlist
Your child is on the I/DD Waiver managed enrollment waitlist in WV. Here's how to coordinate school exit, DRS vocational services, SSI, and interim su…
Best West Virginia Transition Resource for Parents Who Found Out Late
Your child is 17 or 18 and you just learned about IEP transition planning. Here's how to catch up on transfer of rights, diploma decisions, and adult …
How to Coordinate West Virginia School, VR, and Medicaid Waiver for IEP Transition
No one in West Virginia coordinates the handoff between your child's school, DRS vocational rehab, and the I/DD Waiver. Here's how to do it yourself w…
West Virginia Adult Services After the IEP Ends: What Comes Next
When your child's IEP ends in West Virginia, structured school supports disappear overnight. Here's how to navigate DRS, Medicaid, SSI, and the Summar…
West Virginia Alternate Diploma and FAPE Until 21: What Parents Need to Know
West Virginia's alternate diploma preserves FAPE until age 21 while a standard diploma ends it immediately. Learn the rules, the July 1 cutoff, and gr…
West Virginia Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability Transition Planning
How WV transition planning differs for autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability — diploma pathways, VR eligibility, waiver access, and IEP strategies…
West Virginia College Disability Accommodations After IEP
What happens to your child's IEP at college in West Virginia — disability services registration, 504 vs IEP, SOP documentation, and accommodation requ…
West Virginia IDD Waiver After High School: Application, Waitlist, and the 14-Day Rule
How to apply for West Virginia's I/DD Waiver as your child exits the school system. Covers the Acentra Health 14-day rule, managed enrollment waitlist…
Indicator 13 in West Virginia: How to Tell If Your Child's Transition IEP Is Compliant
West Virginia monitors IEP transition compliance through Indicator 13. Learn what the state audits, the ten items that trigger noncompliance, and how …