December 27, 2018

Access to Assistive Technology for WV Residents with Disabilities

West Virginia residents with disabilities, or residents with family members with disabilities, can access assistive technology via a free service available under the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU.

Continue Reading→

Katie Marcum

December 20, 2018

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

Parents who have Native American heritage often have questions about the Indian Child Welfare Act and how it applies to their cases. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that protects children with Native American heritage from being separated from their culture and history.

Continue Reading→

Page Ward

December 13, 2018

Virginia Lemon: Pro Bono Hero

Because we celebrated Pro Bono week recently, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank local attorney, Virginia Lemon, for all her the help she provides our clients.

Continue Reading→

Bruce Perrone

November 29, 2018

Assistance Animals (Not Pets) in Housing

The law protecting animals that people may rely upon for support, emotional support, disability services, love, or friendship, is pretty confusing. That’s because there’s one set of rules for the “Housing” context (the Fair Housing Act), another set of rules for public places (the Americans with Disabilities Act), and the two sets of rules are VERY different.

Continue Reading→

Tony Reilley

November 08, 2018

SNAP Community Education Meeting at the Public Library in Kingwood

On October 10, 2018, LAWV and Catholic Charities of WV held a SNAP Community Education Meeting at the public library in Kingwood to help inform area community social agencies, churches, and food banks on the new ABAWD rules that will impact SNAP-eligible persons in Preston County.

Continue Reading→

Christine Wallace

November 01, 2018

WV Water Contamination Settlement and Public Benefits

Water Settlement Checks went out in mid-September. During that time, Legal Aid set-up a phone line for individuals to call to obtain information on how this check may affect their SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or DHHR Benefits, such as SNAP, WV WORKS, Medicaid, or CHIP.

Continue Reading→

Adrienna Moore

October 04, 2018

Use College Class and Vocational Training to Fulfill the SNAP Work Requirement

If you are receiving benefits from the DHHR, you may be able to fulfill your work activity requirement taking vocational or educational classes. The program is called SNAP Education and Training program (SNAP E & T). Anyone receiving SNAP can be eligible.

Continue Reading→

Phillip Pham

September 28, 2018

The Importance of Written Contracts

Sometimes business owners agree to the terms of an agreement without a written contract (for example, if they make an agreement with a friend), but without a contract, enforcing the agreement if things go south can be difficult or impossible.

Continue Reading→

Angela White

September 06, 2018

How to get your Security Deposit back – things to do BEFORE and AFTER you rent

Too often people move into a new apartment or other rental believing that they will be treated right, having faith in the landlord’s word, and not believing that they need to protect themselves. Renting a place to live is a business contract and you need to take steps to protect yourself.

Continue Reading→

Patrick Kelley

August 30, 2018

Recognizing Phishing Emails

Social engineering attacks continue to be one of the biggest threats to computer security, and in our organization the majority of those attacks come in the form of phishing emails.

Continue Reading→

Blog