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2026 Stewart's Legislative Conference

Stewart's Legislative Conference - January 28-29, 2026

This a two-day event hosted by the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council's new Fair Shake Initiative. 


Day one at the David Stewart's Legislative Education Advocacy Day participants will be education on the legislative process and will learn tips on how to approach Legislators. With this information you'll be ready to educate policy makers on the issues that are important to promoting Independent Living. 


Day two is the Jan Lilly-Stewart's Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol for a Rally and an opportunity to visit your representative about your concerns on current issues. While you are there you can also visit the vendors that support the Independent Living Philosophy.

Independent Living (IL) Day at the Capitol

Register for IL Day at the Capitol when registering for the Stewart's Conference.


On February 28, 2025, share  your story with legislators, advocate for independent living, and support people with disabilities. This day of educating and advocacy brings together WIN center’s staff, disability advocates, and individuals with disabilities from across the state.

Register Now for both events

Meet David and Jan

David Stewart

Jan Lilly-Stewart

Jan Lilly-Stewart

He was a strong advocate who understood and lived the independent living philosophy. He was a role model and mentor to advocates and others in the disability community. 

He volunteered countless hours of his time to monitor the Legislature and was a key member of the grassroots disability movement in our state. He was an authority and reso

He was a strong advocate who understood and lived the independent living philosophy. He was a role model and mentor to advocates and others in the disability community. 

He volunteered countless hours of his time to monitor the Legislature and was a key member of the grassroots disability movement in our state. He was an authority and resource on disability rights and issues that affect the lives of people with disabilities. He was an important part of the advocacy team at the Capitol and was respected and listened to. He was one of a handful of experts on the ADA and other disability rights laws and was a resource to the State ADA Coordinator, the legislature, the State Fire Marshall, the Human Rights Commission, and many other state agencies and public entities.

He was the person many of us turn to when we had a problem and was always ready with a solution. He was recognized on the state, regional, and national level as an advocate and as a resource. He was a leader, teacher, mentor, guide, and peer to many of us.  

Jan Lilly-Stewart

Jan Lilly-Stewart

Jan Lilly-Stewart

She was one of the pioneers in the independent living movement in West Virginia and has been recognized nationally for her contributions to independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. She has been an advocate for people with disabilities all her life. She was one of the original staff members at the Huntington Center fo

She was one of the pioneers in the independent living movement in West Virginia and has been recognized nationally for her contributions to independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. She has been an advocate for people with disabilities all her life. She was one of the original staff members at the Huntington Center for Independent Living, the first CIL in West Virginia (now known as Mountain State Centers for Independent Living). She developed the peer-counseling program and coordinated the Transition Program for teenagers and young adults with disabilities.

She was one of the founders of the Fair Shake Network and served as the coordinator for several years.  She led the fight to close Colin Anderson Center, the last state institution for people with developmental disabilities in West Virginia. 

She developed and coordinated the Partners in Policymaking (PIP) program in West Virginia.

She helped author the legislation to close Colin Anderson Center, the Assistive Technology Revolving Loan Fund legislation, the Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Act, the Independent Living Act, and others too numerous to name..

She was the coordinator for West Virginia in the national effort to secure the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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David Stewart Legislative Education Advocacy Day

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