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Need to Find Resources in the Metro Louisville Area??
211 information and referral call center is now up and running. Just dial 2-1-1.
The mission of 2-1-1 is to connect people with needed services and volunteer opportunities..
2-1-1 is an easy to remember number that connects people to important services, community needs and civic involvement opportunities.
The 211 information and referral system is already in use across the nation serving more than 56% of the population.
Need to Find Disability Resources in Kentucky??
Kentucky Resource Market is now available. Just dial (877) 293-7447.
Need to Find Assistance Programs in Kentucky??
Community Action Kentucky - With 23 Community Action Agencies (CAA's) covering every one of Kentucky's 120 counties, we understand the needs of Kentuckians better than anyone. When it comes to helping low income families, Community Action looks at local needs and responds with innovative programs that target specific issues.
Governor Steve Beshear Helping Kentuckians in Tough Economic Times
.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Links
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - One of ten regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) to provide information, technical assistance, and training on the ADA and Accessible Information Technology.
American Association of People With Disabilities - The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the US, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities.
KY ADA Website - KY Office of the ADA Coordinator.
Know your Rights Useful Links - In the United States, the rights of people with disabilities are protected by a variety of laws and a vast network of nonprofit advocacy groups. One of the most significant pieces of legislation, and often the most familiar, is the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, other important laws offer further protection to the disabled in the workplace, in housing, in travel, and in many other aspects of life..
Fact Sheet about the Association Provision of the ADA - Questions and Answers about the Association Provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ADA for Hotels and Motels - ADA Compliance regulations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing at hotels and motels.
ADA Hotel Kits - ADA Compliant Guest room Kits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Web-based Learning: Customer Service for People with Disabilities - Online Resource for Business owners and Managers interested in tapping into the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities - 18% of our population as potential customers. This group has $175 billion in discretionary spending power, according to the US Department of Labor. Accessibility attracts not only people with disabilities but also their families and friends.
Centers For Independent Living (CILs / ILCs)
National Directories of CILs / ILCs - Find your closest Center For Independent Living. http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/ Or http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) - A membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society. Many Helpful Links.
Virtual CIL - Independent living resource site with multi-language support.
Independent Living Centers News - Independent living Center news site.
Cyber CIL of Arizona - The first virtual Center For Independent Living.
Independence First - Milwaukee Independent Living Center with information database.
Disability Resource Initiative - Center For Independent Living located in Bowling Green, KY.
Birmingham Independent Living Center - Birmingham, AL.
Independent Living Research Utilization - Disability related information, training, publications and resources.
Get RIIL - Your Independent Living Information Source.
Emergency Preparedness
Disability.gov - Disability Emergency Preparedness.
Department of Homeland Security - Disability Emergency Preparedness planning and prevention Resource Center.
Department of Transportation - During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require (1) additional assistance with evacuation and (2) using transportation to get to a safe place.
Nobody Left Behind - Research project, disaster preparedness for persons with mobility impairments.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Resources for emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.
FREE Emergency Email & Wireless Network - Registering with the national FREE Emergency Email & Wireless Network. Get notified of an emergency by email, cell or pager from your local, regional and national government sources.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Emergency Preparedness Guidelines For Federal Agencies.
Weather Alert Radio - Good product for Deaf and hard of hearing with an easy-to-read blue, backlit LCD, Midland WR300 (This is the same product as the Krown WA300). The unit offers S.A.M.E. technology (Specific Area Message Encoding), which preprograms the device to receive only those warnings that apply to your local area.
Fire Alarm and clock for people with hearing loss - Children, older adults and people with hearing loss can sleep through traditional smoke alarms. Lifetone gives you extra bedside protection. The Lifetone HL™ Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock's 520 Hz square-wave sound pattern is proven to wake significantly more sleepers — including older adults, people with hearing loss and children.
Resources on emergency preparedness for Deaf and hard of hearing people - The key to safety and survival lies in early warnings of impending disaster and and advance planning. For those with hearing loss, the matter can be especially challenging.
Housing Links
Center for Community Change - Helps low-income people to improve their communities and change policies and institutions that affect their lives by developing their own strong organizations.
Center for Universal Design - A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in buildings and related products.
Concrete Change - An international effort to make all homes visitable.
Fannie Mae Housing and Community Development - Provides information on Fannie Mae's efforts to meet affordable and underserved housing needs throughout the country.
Freddie Mac - Dedicated to improving the quality of life by making the American dream of decent, accessible housing a reality.
Housing Assistance Council - Provides below-market financing, technical assistance, program and policy analysis, research and demonstration projects, training and information.
Money Management International - Offers free professional credit counseling, debt management programs and consumer education by phone, Internet, fax and mail.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials - Housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans particularly those with low and moderate incomes.
National Council of State Housing Agencies - Assists members in advancing the interests of lower income and underserved people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing.
National Home of Your Own Alliance - Promotes opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes.
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) - Committed to educating, organizing and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone.
Neighborhood Networks - Promotes the creation of healthy communities through affordable housing, home ownership and investments in neighborhood revitalization through local partnerships of residents, nonprofits, lenders, business community and local government.
Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. - Offers expertise in affordable housing strategies and models linked to services and supports for people who are homeless and people with disabilities.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - This is a special page with information about fair housing
and assistance programs for people with disabilities. Look for the "Funds Available"
link from the HUD home page.
Oldham County Housing and Repair Information - This website has housing and repair information for LaGrange and Oldham County.
Habitat for Humanity, Louisville - Habitat homeowners are diverse. They work at McDonald’s, UPS, Norton Healthcare, Porter Paints, beauty salons, and nursing homes. They drive school buses, TARC buses, greet patients at health clinics, bag our groceries, and take care of and teach our children.
Employment Links
Job Accommodation Network - Free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
Job Accommodation Network ADA Amendments Act Accommodation and Compliance Series - The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 became effective January 1, 2009. Although the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has not completed regulations for the new legislation, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy's Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has developed a publication and a resource page regarding the Act. The new publication is JAN's Accommodation and Compliance Series: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008. It will be periodically updated as additional information is made public.
Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor - This Advisor is designed to help employers determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization. The Advisor also helps recipients of federal financial assistance understand their responsibilities under these laws..
Ability Links - AbilityLinks.org is a free nationwide job opportunity website that matches persons with disabilities and inclusive employers.
Ability Forum - On-line place for a variety of enabling resources. Includes a job center where you can post jobs and resumes as well as search for them.
Transition One Stop - The purpose of this site is to provide information related to the many transitions we encounter across our life spans. It is designed as a resource for anyone going through, or helping someone with, a life change including people with disabilities who may have additional needs during times of transition.
CGF Learn Free - The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Everyday Life, Math and Money, Computer Training, Work and Career, online classes.
Ability Links - Chicago Based Employer/Job Seeker Services.
Kentucky Adult Education - Adult education centers help eligible Kentuckians prepare for employment. Find out how to earn a Kentucky Employability Certificate or Kentucky Manufacturing Skills Standards and prove to employers you're ready for work..
Accessible Employment - National Job Site to Connect Employers with Workers with Disabilities.
Kentucky Business Leadership Network - A business lead initiative to help persons with disabilities find stable and appropriate employment.
Tax Incentives for Business - Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction, Barrier Removal, Small Business Tax credit, & Disabled Access Tax Credit. Here is the KY state employers guide for tax credits. Also, see this tax incentive resource.
What Can YOU Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment - A collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace.
US Department of Education: Disability Employment 101 - A starting point for people interested in hiring people with disabilities.
Choose Work website - CHOOSE FULFILLMENT. CHOOSE EARNINGS. CHOOSE WORK. Choose Work through the Ticket to Work program, offering people with disabilities on SSI and SSDI a shot at achieving financial independence by enabling more choice in employment-related support services, and access to meaningful work.
EARNworks - The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. Discover what employers across the nation have learned: hiring people with disabilities is a great business strategy! This web site is your one-stop source for disability employment information.
Kentucky Indiana Exchange - Kix members will find job and educational opportunities on this site.
EARNworks Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP). - The WRP is an excellent resource if you are looking to recruit talented college students with disabilities for summer or permanent positions. The WRP maintains a database of hundreds of motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates eager to prove their abilities in the workforce.
NFB-LINK online mentoring - The National Federation of the Blind would like to offer you a premier, one-stop resource where you can find information on career paths, educational opportunities, recreational activities, technology, and many other topics from successful blind and visually impaired people. Through the power of the Internet, our innovative online mentoring program, NFB-LINK, pairs individuals seeking information about blindness with successful blind people.
America's Heroes at Work - a U.S. Department of Labor project that addresses the employment challenges of returning service members living with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Designed for employers and the workforce development system.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Employment Toolkit - Looking for work, landing a job, and keeping your job can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but it can seem to be minefield if you have a hearing loss. HLAA has developed an Employment Toolkit to provide information about the workplace for people with hearing loss.
I-NABIR - The Inter-National Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation, known as I-NABIR. An association of businesses, rehabilitation service providers, schools and universities, trade unions, and associations who are placing people with disabilities into employment using a model of partnership with community business and employers. Many members have a federal grant, Projects With Industry, which developed this model.
Autism Job Placement and Job Bank - The new Autism Job Placement resource provides an essential place for people on the autism spectrum to make connections with potential pro-autism employers. It's also the perfect place for autism-friendly employers to list job vacancies and desired skill-sets as well. Pro-autism employers with available jobs are invited to post a description at in simple text format.
Louisville's One-Stop Career Centers - Local Job Search and Career Assistance.
U.S. Department of Labor Federal Bonding Program - The U.S.
Department of Labor established The Federal Bonding Program to provide Fidelity Bonds that guarantee honesty for “at-risk”
, hard-to-place
job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment. There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) - Information relating to youth with disabilities and the workforce development and transition systems supporting them in their transition to the world of work.
"I Seek Solutions"
Career Links - Helpful Job Search and Career Assistance links.
Disability Employment - California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Resources and links.
US Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy Downloadable Publications
US EEOC Mediation Information - Information about Impartial Mediation between Employers and Employees.
Web Job Search:
Indeed (a "google"
for job sites) l
America's Job Bank l Courier Journal Career Builder l Greater Louisville Works
Volunteer Match - Volunteermatch.org will help you get volunteer work in your area.
Disability Information
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Resources & Links - Links to more resources and agencies.
Kentucky Disability Policy - Sponsored by the Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities. Created especially for those interested in public policies affecting individuals with disabilities.
Greater Louisville Metro Arc - A community-based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The work of The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Disaboom - Comprehensive, interactive website for people with disabilities.
Disability Info website - This user-friendly Web site contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.
Disability Etiquette - United Spinal Association Disability Etiquette information.
Living With a Disability Website
Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers - Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers - in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and to professionals who work with them. This assistance helps parents to participate more effectively with professionals in meeting their children’s educational needs. The Parent Centers work to improve outcomes for children ages birth-26 years with all disabilities (emotional, learning, cognitive, and physical).
Skip's List - People with disabilities [PWD] have a new Web site: Skip’s List. Think of it as a “Craig’s List” for PWD, their families and friends, and rehab professionals.
Paralysis Resource Guide - Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation offers a FREE comprehensive paralysis resource guide, this is the online version.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center - The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center is the web’s leading resource for information related to asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, treatment options, and more.
Mesothelioma Cancer Center - A website dedicated to helping Veterans obtain disability benefits stemming from their exposure to asbestos while serving in the military. Often the afflicted person develops lung cancer or Mesothelioma (one of the deadliest forms of cancer) as a result of their exposure.
Mesothelioma Web - For nearly a decade, Mesothelioma Web has been one of the most comprehensive sites on mesothelioma, providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials.
Brain Association of Kentucky - Help, support, and resources for individuals with brain and head injuries.
Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky - Help, support, and resources for individuals with learning disabilities.
National Center on Accessibility - National Center on Accessibility is the nation’s premiere resource promoting access for people with disabilities in recreation. Over the last decade, NCA has played a critical role in increasing awareness of inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism.
Autism Links
Autism.com - A powerful new website addressing the challenges of autism is now available, developed by the Autism Research Institute (ARI) with the goal of convincing parents and caregivers that autism is a treatable condition.
Autism Speaks - At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Society of Kentuckiana - A support/advocacy/resource information group for parents and any interested parties – a chapter affiliate of Autism Society of America.
FEAT of Louisville - A support/advocacy/information/social activities group for families and individuals affected by autism.
Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) - Provides training to schools and families, plus conferences and workshops around the state for any interested parties.
Autism Society of America - Sponsors chapter affiliate support groups, provides information, advocacy, yearly autism conference and newsletter.
Kentucky’s Family Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders - This guide was developed and written by parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The examples provided are from their experiences.
Autism Speaks Community Resources - Community web pages, which are designed to connect website visitors to information on resources, news, events and Autism Speaks-funded research in their area. .
Temple Grandin - Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is inarguably the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.
Steven Shore - AutismAsperger.net serves to build greater awareness of the autism spectrum and in particular, Asperger Syndrome. It joins other websites with this same focus and will work together with them toward strengthening our community of people on the autism spectrum.
Dave Hamrick's Weathering Autism - Employed by the National Weather Service as a meteorologist; Dave is a also speaker at autism conferences. This page is a web posting of questions and answers relating to his personal experience with autism.
Carol Gray - The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding.
Tony Attwood - Clinical psychiatrist who specializes in Asperger’s.
Assistance Programs, Tax Credits, Education and Grants
Federally-funded health centers - Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers are in most cities and many rural areas. Type in your address and click the 'Find Health Centers' button to find health centers near you.
Benefits Check Up Tool - Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents & Survivors - This booklet contains a summary of the range of programs and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for.
National Resource Directory - Web site for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families and those who support them. The National Resource Directory provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
e-VETS Resource Advisor - an interactive, online tool to assist Veterans, Service Members and their families and caregivers to quickly and easily navigate Web-based information on a variety of topics, including education, job training and employment.
LG&E Energy Heating Assistance - When you need assistance - paying your bill or making your home more energy efficient. Here is a list of community agencies available to you in the Louisville Metro area. This step-by-step guide is designed to help you find the assistance you need when you need it most. Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership recently implemented a new telephone system (574-HEAT) for individuals wanting to apply for the Crisis Component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP).
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation - The Human Service Transportation Delivery Program provides non-emergency, non-ambulance medical transportation services to eligible Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Department of the Blind recipients.
Medicaid Reference Desk - Information about Medicaid for people with cognitive disabilities.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Proyecto Visión has an extensive list of scholarships for students with disabilities that provides information about dozens of scholarships for people with all types of disabilities. The information includes award amounts, application deadlines, and links to the application forms.
Financial Education - Website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are buying a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you maximize your financial decisions.
Silver Cafe - Since 2005, Silver Cafe has provided professional insurance and mortgage services plus informational resources to the Silver Generation, Baby Boomers, Mature Adults and our respected Senior Citizens. Medicare benefits, Social Security Information, Veterans Services, Home Healthcare Services, Assisted Living Facilities, Retirement Communities and a variety of important informational resources for your review and daily use on Silver Cafe.
Free Tax Returns - Find your free local tax preparation site. You don't have to spend a dime to get the money you deserve. Let trained and IRS- certified volunteers file your taxes for free at one of nearly 200 sites around Kentucky, and learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other credits to which you may be entitled.
Medicare Prescription Extra Help - Do you have Medicare? Do you have limited income? You may be eligible for Extra Help to help pay costs of prescriptions.
Prescription Assistance Programs for the General Public - Free access to prescription assistance programs at Patient Assistance.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America - This site offers a directory of Prescription Drug Assistance Programs.
Social Security Redbook - 2009 version of the Social Security Redbook.
Grants List - Online list of various grants available to people with disabilities.
Tax Incentives for Business - Information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction, Barrier Removal, Small Business Tax credit, and Disabled Access Tax Credit. Also, see this tax credit web resource.
Student Pell Grants - Information on Federal Pell Grants for Students.
Going To College - A website designed for helping high school students with disabilities, and their parents, prepare for college. It is designed for students in Virginia, but has a lot of generalized information.
Housing Assistance Council - Provides below-market financing, technical assistance, program and policy analysis, research and demonstration projects, training and information.
Medical Assistance Granted to Individual Families - Grants from the United Healthcare Children’s Foundation hope to assist families who have children with critical healthcare treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans. These grants can help pay for child healthcare services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, prescriptions, and medical equipment. Parents and legal guardians may apply.
Home Care for Kids - Home Care for Kids provides developmentally focused non-medical home care services for children with special needs. Our children include children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation, developmental delays and other physical, mental and emotional challenges. Louisville and Surrounding Counties.
Federal Rent Assistance (HUD) - Provides federal rent assistance programs available through HUD, with links to other federal rental assistance programs.
Dress for Success of Louisville - Women's professional clothing for job seekers.
In search of resources for home and community based services? Check out the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services site. And, search for an
array of reports on promising practices in home and community based services, including issues like:
Back-up Support when a Person's Attendant is Absent
Assistance to People who Want to Leave Nursing Facilities
Creating Jobs for People with Disabilities
Facilitating Nursing Facility to Community Transitions
Along with an abundance of other topics of pertinent to your community!
Help Information for Ex-Offenders
Probationers, parolees, or people who have served out, can now get help and resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling the below toll
free number or by looking at our resources page. This number is answered by those serving their sentence now. You do not have to give
your name, but they do ask what county in Kentucky you are calling from. This is to allow them to access the information needed for the
area you are in, and also to keep track of where the greatest needs are within the state.
1-877-INMATE4
1-877-466-2834
Home of the Innocents – Project Keepsafe
A program that offers a FREE stay for the children (ages birth through 17) to a parent or parents who are going in or are in substance abuse recovery treatment and have no other support available to care for the children during the inpatient treatment. There is also the option of short-term respite support for those parents in transitional housing who are working to stay clean and sober – the child (ren) can come stay for a few days or a week while the parent focuses on themselves and their on-going recovery.
Custody of the children remains with the parent or parents during this time. The state does not take custody of the children in Project Keepsafe. The child (ren) remain in their home school where they are enrolled and attending – The Home of the Innocents will arrange transportation to/from school daily so children can remain stable in their school attendance.
Project Keepsafe referrals can also be made for parents who are receiving in-patient medical or mental health services and need a safe place for their children to stay during that time. Call Ajeenah Sharif at 596-1221 to make a referral today or receive additional program details!
Healthcare
AARP Doughnut Hole Calculator - Guides visitors through their prescription drug options using localized information about their plans and prescriptions to determine if or when they will fall into the coverage gap.
Health Kentucky Network - Eligible patients receive free medical care and medications through a statewide network of volunteer doctors, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, hospitals, dentists, home health agencies, and hospices.
Patient Services Incorporated - PSI has helped people who live with certain chronic illnesses or conditions subsidize the cost of health insurance premiums, and prescription co-payments.
Government Links
Kentucky Legislature - Kentucky Legislature Home Page
Kentucky State - Kentucky State Government Website
Kentucky OVR - KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Website
Kentucky OFB - KY Office for the Blind Website
Kentucky Elections Board - Kentucky State Board of Elections. Learn where you vote, how to register to vote, and more.
KY ADA Website - KY Office of the ADA Coordinator.
KyCARES - Online services/information directory and guide for Federal, State and Community Providers which can help you connect with providers which offer basic services like housing, food, childcare, transportation, benefits information and much more.
US Access Board - An independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
US Social Security Online - The Official Website of the US Social Security Administration
The Red Book - Serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
US Department of Labor Employment Training Administration
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development - Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Links
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - State agency with services and assistance for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations, including individuals with hearing loss.
Deaf Resources
Deaf MD - An innovative website providing vital health information & education in American Sign Language to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing population.
Deaf Base - News of interest for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
D-PAN: Deaf Performing Arts Network - A network of Deaf and hard of hearing, performers and professionals; their families and friends; media industry leaders concerned with reaching all possible market sectors; and concerned citizens interested in creating cultural equality.
Deaf Newspaper - Deaf News online in ASL.
Southeastern Kentucky Deaf Community Web site
Hurricane Information in ASL - Very good information site for the Deaf who need ASL to learn Hurricane information. Follow the steps as you see them on each web page and you will get an interpreter on screen to talk you about many things for emergencies.
Video podcast in American Sign Language - The Disability Law Lowdown ASL podcasts will bring a new level of service to the Deaf community by expanding traditional audio-only podcasts to include video that allows subscribers too see native Deaf speakers signing the show's content. The podcasts will deliver the latest in disability law information every other week via American Sign Language, captioning, voice-over, and transcripts to maximize accessibility. And for the fastest viewing, the ASL podcasts are available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/disabilitylawlowdown.
The Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) of KY - Provide specialized telecommunications equipment (such as amplified phones, wireless devices, CapTel, TDD, VCO or TeliTalk) at no charge to deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired residents of Kentucky.
The Hearing Stop - Products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Deaf in Recovery website - A website to help people who are Deaf and those who care about them to stop using drugs and alcohol.
The Deaf Youth Sports Festival - Deaf Youth Sports Festival (MDO) is a program, organized to challenge Deaf/Hard of Hearing Youth to discover their potential, through sporting competitions and directed activities with their peers.
KYRID - The official website of the Kentucky Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Video Relay Service - Real-time ASL interpreters for relay phone calls to the hearing.
ADA Hotel Kits - ADA Compliant Guest room Kits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Relay Services Guide - Consumers’ guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) use.
Relay Service Phone Numbers - Toll Free phone numbers to use when calling from Voice to TTY/TDD or from TTY/TDD to Voice.
American Sign Language Browser - Online Video Dictionary of ASL words.
Hard Of Hearing Resources
A "Hard of Hearing Facebook"
- A new, online social community on the Web specifically for Hard of Hearing "young adults"
(ages 18 to 35)
who want to meet their contemporaries in their home towns and around the country.
Hearing Loss Association of Kentuckiana (HLAK) - The local Kentucky/Indiana chapter located in Louisville, which is an affiliate of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). HLAK is an organization for people with hearing loss. The HLAK exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.
The Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) of KY - Provide specialized telecommunications equipment (such as amplified phones, wireless devices, CapTel, TDD, VCO or TeliTalk) at no charge to deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired residents of Kentucky.
More Hard of Hearing and Hearing Loss Links and Resources - Many Links regarding hearing loss.
The Hearing Stop - Products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Your Guide to Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids - Your Guide to Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids from the Better Hearing Institute.
Beyond Hearing Aids Online Store - The Beyond Hearing Aids Online Store sells assistive listening devices and products to help people hear better.
Hospital Communication Kits for Hard of Hearing Patients - These easy-to-use, low-cost kits help ensure that even though you have a hearing loss, you will still be able to effectively communicate with doctors, nurses and hospital staff.
ADA Hotel Kits - ADA Compliant Guest room Kits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Relay Services Guide - Consumers’ guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) use.
Relay Service Phone Numbers - Toll Free phone numbers to use when calling from Voice to TTY/TDD or from TTY/TDD to Voice.
Independent Living Skills Resources
Goodwill Community Foundation Learn Free - The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Topics Include everyday life, math and money, computer training, online classes, and work & career.
Publications & Online Communities
Disaboom - Disability online community, As the premiere online resource for the disability community, Disaboom gives you the tools and the opportunity to share your stories, learn from others, and create a supportive network of friends.
Disability Resource Exchange - a place to discuss disability issues and exchange resources ideas and support. whether you have a disability/health issue or are just interested in disability issues you are welcome to join this social network.
JJ's List - Where people with disabilities review businesses and services.
Erikas list - The big blue book of bookmarks for people with disabilities.
Kentucky Association of Blind Athletes - Provides recreational and athletic opportunities for blind and visually impaired adults and children residing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky..
The Ragged Edge Magazine - Disability-rights culture, ideas, revolution, humor.
Ability Magazine - Provides information on New Technologies, the Americans with Disability Act, Travel and Leisure, Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Human Interest Stories, National and Local Resource Centers and more.
360 Magazine - An E-zine for the Wheelchair Community.
Accessible Louisville Blog - A weblog about accessibility in the Louisville community.
Opening Doors - A quarterly publication which provides important information on affordable housing issues to people with disabilities, their families, advocates, and service providers across the United States.
Recreation and Disability Related Products
The Kentucky Center for the Arts - Accessible performances.
Wheelchairs - SportAid has a great selection of sports wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, and wheelchair accessories.
The Boulevard - Provides information on products for individuals with disabilities.
Hospital Communication Kits for Hard of Hearing Patients - These easy-to-use, low-cost kits help ensure that even though you have a hearing loss, you will still be able to effectively communicate with doctors, nurses and hospital staff.
ADA Hotel Kits - ADA Compliant Guest room Kits.
Service Animals - New Lease On Life - Breaking down the barriers between the community and the world of disabilities.
Dynamic Living - Making living at home a little easier! From getting dressed to calling friends, we've got the best selection of aids, gadgets and gizmos that 'make living at home a little easier'.
Wilderness Inquiry Travel Discounts through NCIL - A non-profit adventure travel organization dedicated to access and inclusion, over 250,000 individuals have participated in Wilderness Inquiry’s trips since their founding in 1978. As a Wild Network partner, all current Individual NCIL Members and one guest are eligible for discounts up to 50%. The great majority of the trips are 50% off, with a small handful of trips discounted at 5-10%.
Reading
http://www.lighthouse.org/about/accessibility/bigtype_boomers.htm
Appliances
http://www.ammagazine.com
Bathrooms
http://doityourself.com/baths/millenniumbath.htm
http://www.wasauna.com/handicap-bathroom.html
Computers
http://www.gatech.edu/innovations/adaptive/index.php
Houses
http://ir.homedepot.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=175146
http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20030627_universal.htm
Kitchens/Bath
http://www.sfgate.com/cgibin/article.cgifile=/c/a/2005/05/25/HOGNJCR44D1.DTL
Publications/large Type
http://www.lighthouse.org/about/accessibility/bigtype_boomers.htm
Robots/Technology
http://www.spacedaily.com/news/robot-04h.html
Vehicles
http://www.detnews.com/2003/specialreport/0301/06/d0752346.htm
Musical Instruments
My Breath My Music - Adaptive instruments for people with mobility impairments.
Assistive Technology Resource Centers
Job Accommodation Network -Free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
AccessIT - Introduction to Accessible Information Technology.
The KATS Network Coordinating Center Email: katsnet@iglou.com
Enabling Technologies of Kentuckiana (enTECH)
Email :entech@iglou.com
Western
Kentucky Assistive Technology Consortium
Email: wkatc@wk.net
Redwood Assistive
Technology Center
Email: redwoodtech@fuse.net
Bluegrass Technology
Center
Email: office@bluegrass-tech.org
Appalachia Assistive Technology Consortium at Carl Perkins Rehab Center
Email: barbaraA.pugh@mail.state.ky.us
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center
Email: crccat@cumberlandriver.com
Legal Issues
US EEOC Mediation Information - Information about Impartial Mediation between Employers and Employees.
Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center - This website provides information on state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies. The easy-to-use database allows for a search of laws and legislation that address common legal questions surrounding relative care giving both within and outside the child welfare system.
Drug Watch - Drug watch is an informative web site listing medications and their indications and side effects. Drug watch is currently working to spread awareness about commonly prescribed drugs, including the acne medication Accutane, which has serious and potentially fatal side effects.
Drug Alert - is our goal to keep consumers informed about their prescription drugs and the devastating side effects which may occur. Our blog, which is updated daily, keeps our readers informed about new information and the latest drug facts for our viewers.
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