WV SHINE NETWORK
"Helping West Virginia Shine - One Connection at a Time"
S = Statewide H = Hub for I = Inclusion N = Navigation E = Empowerment
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To illuminate access and connection across West Virginia by building a statewide hub for inclusion, navigation, and empowerment-linking Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and disabled individuals with the resources they need to thrive.
Many West Virginia directories, including some state-run sites, combine national or out-of-state listings with local ones. This can make it confusing to tell which resources actually serve West Virginia. This list was created to clearly identify programs that are based in or directly serving West Virginia, with a few neighboring supports included when helpful.
Referral Disclaimer
DreamWave Advocates Movement Alliance, Inc. strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information through its referral listings. However, we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the actions, services, or information provided by any third-party agencies, organizations, or individuals listed. All users are encouraged to verify details directly with the referenced providers before making decisions or commitments.
Updated: 10/14/25
This is a new website; the directory is still being built.
To add a listing, suggest a resource, or report an error, contact dreamwaveadvocates@gmail.com
Parents
Parents
WV Hands & Voices is dedicated to the non-biased support of families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing without bias toward communication modality or methodology. We strive to provide activities and information statewide to parents and professionals that may include outreach events, educational seminars, advocacy support, and parent-to-parent networking. We believe families will make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support.
Churches & Ministries
Churches & Ministries
Deaf Church Where: An excellent resource to find Deaf/Interpreted church services anywhere in the world.
Deaf Ministries Connection: Contains a list of worldwide resources containing ASL videos, Prison Ministry, christian interpreting, christian schools, etc.
Local Deaf Ministries in West Virginia & Nearby
Eastern Panhandle Region
Independent Bible Church (Martinsburg, WV)
Pastor Dr.Toby Welch (Deaf)
contact: deafreformedpastor@gmail.com
Denomination: Nondenominational
Address
2306 Hedgesville Rd, Hedgesville, West Virginia 25403
Deaf Services
9:00 AM | Bible Study
10:30 AM | Deaf Worship* (Deaf Church Where app is incorrect about interpreted services)
Contact
VP (304) 885-0663
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWajWv5qshHksOg1S2I4Ww
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeafMinistryatIBC/
Shenandoah Bible Baptist Church
Pastor Eric Gunther (Deaf)
Denomination: Baptist
Address
2251 Williamsport Pike, Martinsburg, WV 25404
https://www.sbbcwv.com/deaf-services
Deaf Services:
9:45AM | Sunday School
10:45AM | Sunday Morning Service
Interpreted Services:
6:00PM | Sunday Evening
7:00PM | Wednesday Evening
Western Region (Tri-State Area)
Grace Gospel Church (Interpreted Service)
Denomination: Nondenominational
Address
111 Adams Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia
Contact
(304) 522-8635
www.gracegospelwv.net/ministries/deaf.html* (incorrect website given from Deaf Church Where App)
Correct website:
https://gracegospelwv.net/adults
"Grace has offered an active ministry of teaching, fellowship, and activities for the hearing impaired since 1968. Started by Pastor Jim Asbury, it is now led by Gailyn Agar. The Deaf Ministry of Grace Gospel Church offers special activities as well as weekly services on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am."
Special note about Gailyn Agar: "She has served in deaf ministry in West Virginia, specifically in the Huntington area. She worked through her home church's ministry to the hearing-impaired for 55 years. In the 1980s, Gailyn served as a missionary to the deaf community in Venezuela. After she was unable to return there, she continued her ministry work with the deaf through her church in West Virginia. This involves helping the deaf with grocery shopping, counseling, interpreting for the hearing, cleaning the toe of a deaf person who underwent surgery, etc. She has been praying for years for a younger person to step up to the plate and continue the ministry. Now, instead of one person, three people have indicated their desire to focus on the hearing-impaired ministry!" https://www.fim.org/explore/gospel-stories/god-hears-prayers-for-the-deaf/#:~:text=February%206%2C%202023,on%20the%20hearing%2Dimpaired%20ministry!
(Administrator update 10/14/25-To date, it isn't known if a Deaf Pastor has stepped up)
Maryland (*Within 30 mile radius from Harpers Ferry)
Table Church*(Frederick)
Calvary*
Other MD church nearby.
Agencies
Agencies
WV Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) – Services for Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Interpreter Resources
Interpreter Resources
Handwave Interpreting* (Referral & Educational & Interpreting Services- Eastern Panhandle Region)
(Operated by DreamWave Advocates Movement Alliance, Inc., a West Virginia nonprofit corporation – 501(c)(3) status pending)
Champ Interpreters LLC. (Event/Concert Interpreting)
Huntington, WV area
Amanda Dorsey (Mental Health Interpreter)
Students (K-12 & College)
Students (K-12 & College)
Educators
Educators
Education (K-12 & College)
Education (K-12 & College)
WV School for the Deaf*
MSD*
Disability Organizations
Disability Organizations
Disability Rights of West Virginia — State protection and advocacy agency for individuals with disabilities. Currently does not have Deaf or DeafBlind staff and is not culturally Deaf-friendly.
DREAMWAVE
WVAD
WVCDHH
Mental Health
Mental Health
Julie Ann Shoeman (MSW) West Virginia
Email: julieannwestvirginia@gmail.com
Lisa Smith
988 (text) Services (get info*)
Sign Language (ASL) Classes
Sign Language (ASL) Classes
Support Groups
Support Groups
*Add Marshall University (Huntington)
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