Opportunities to participate
The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities promotes an interdisciplinary approach to research. To address the needs of our diverse community, we support research on a variety of topics to advance knowledge and improve services.
Children and adults with disabilities, caregivers and professionals are invited to take part in the research opportunities listed below. For specific information about a research study, please contact the principle investigator (PI) listed.
CED research opportunities
IMPACT WV Family Survey
The IMPACT WV program is assessing the needs of women who are currently or have used substances in the past. The answers to this survey will tell us what trainings and resources we need to provide to help them and their families. Participation will take about 10 minutes.
This survey is for anyone who fits into one of these groups:
- Pregnant women or mothers who have misused at least one substance and have a child under the age of 5
- Family member of persons who have someone in their home who is currently using or has previously used substances and has a child under the age of 5
If you have any questions about this research project, please contact the PI, Dr. Lesley Cottrell, by email at lcottrell@hsc.wvu.edu or call 304-293-2914.
Take the IMPACT WV Family Survey
*This study has been approved by the WVU Institutional Review Board
IMPACT WV Provider Survey
The IMPACT WV program is working to better understand service providers’ needs and additional training deemed useful when serving women who are using or have used substances, their families and/or their infants. Responses will be used to find existing or develop needed training materials and technical assistance to respond to service provider needs. Participation will take about 10 minutes.
If you have any questions about this research project, please contact the PI, Dr. Lesley Cottrell, by email at lcottrell@hsc.wvu.edu or call 304-293-2914.
Take the IMPACT WV Provider Survey
*This study has been approved by the WVU Institutional Review Board
Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment Survey
The WVU CED is seeking participants to complete a survey for the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) needs assessment study, including people with a TBI, family members and professionals.
This study will use information obtained through surveys to identify needs, gaps and barriers to further improve access to services for individuals with a TBI and their families. This is an opportunity to provide valuable, individualized feedback that can assist in steering TBI service efforts across West Virginia.
Who can participate?
- Residents of West Virginia who are at least 18 years of age
- You must belong to one of the following three groups:
- Person who had a traumatic brain injury or concussion in the last 10 years
- Family members to individuals with traumatic brain injury
- Professionals who serve individuals with traumatic brain injury
You can participate by completing the survey which will take approximately 10-30 minutes to complete. The survey is available electronically at the link below, or a paper copy can be requested by calling 877-724-8244 or emailing us at TBI@hsc.wvu.edu.
- Take the survey – Those with lived experience of a TBI
- Take the survey – Family members of those with a TBI
- Take the survey – Professionals who work with those with a TBI
*This study has been approved by the WVU Institutional Review Board