News Release : July 1, 2009

WVDNR Physically Challenged Advisory Board to Meet at Cabela’s in Triadelphia on August 5 at 1 p.m.

            The next regular meeting of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Physically Challenged Advisory Board (PCAB) is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, at 1 p.m. at the Cabela’s store at One Cabela Drive in Triadelphia (Wheeling), West Virginia. Items to be discussed are:

• legislative updates, including Senate Bill 448, creating a special hunting and fishing license for severely disabled and terminally ill persons under 21 years of age;
• a request by the West Virginia Bowhunters Association for endorsement of the concept of an earlier starting date to the deer archery season; the association is proposing that the deer archery season begin on the closest Saturday to September 15 and end on December 31;
• other business, including public comment.

            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.

The purposes of the Physically Challenged 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.

            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.