Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : July 27, 2007

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov
Contact: Co. David Murphy Law Enforcement Section Chief (304) 558-2784 law@wvdnr.gov

DNR Physically Challenged Handicapped Advisory Board To Meet August 8 At Cabela’s – West Virginia Retail Store Near Wheeling

The next regular meeting of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Physically Challenged Handicapped Advisory Board is schedule for Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cabela’s West Virginia retail store at Tridelphia near Wheeling. The purposes of the Physically Challenged Handicapped Advisory Board are:

• to advise the Division of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all Division programs and services by physically challenged persons;
• to identify and evaluate needs of physically challenged persons and communicate them to the Division;
• to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs of physically challenged persons; and
• to communicate with individuals and other organizations and agencies with similar purposes.

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources strives to provide reasonable access to its programs and facilities to the physically challenged in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DNR develops and maintains fishing access sites and hunting areas for the physically challenged. The Law Enforcement Section offers Hunter Education classes designed for hunters with special needs.

Information regarding access to the DNR's Facilities and programs can be obtained by contacting the Charleston Office, Elkins Operations Center or any of the District Offices or online at www.wvdnr.gov/DisabilityServices/Disability.shtm

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