The purpose of this article is to increase the awareness and understanding of the history and contributions of people with disabilities in the state, nation and world by designating the annual observance of the third week of October as Disability History Week.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 18-10O-3

  • Disability history: means the people, events and timelines of the development and evolution of services to, and the civil rights of, people with disabilities. See West Virginia Code 18-10O-4
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10