2023 West Virginia Disability History Essay Contest for High School Seniors

The topic for this year's essay is "Career Paths for Youth with Disabilities: The Past, Present, and Future."

This contest is a collaborative effort of the WV Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Statewide Independent Living Council and the State Rehabilitation Council, with cooperation from the WV Department of Education.

The top award will be presented to the state winner, and awards may be presented to first-place and second-place entries from six Districts of our state. The awards are as follows:

State Winner $3,250

District First Place (6) $1,750

District Second Place (6) $1,000

Information about the contest has been sent to all the schools and contacts in the state. Please help spread the word to your contacts, friends, and families of seniors in your area.

The newsletter below features the 2022 contest winners and their essays.

2023 contest information and entry form

*entries must be submitted by midnight November 30, 2022

Newsletter featuring the 2022 contest winners

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