Visit the Transportation Initiative website [link]
The Transportation Initiative is a project of UK’s Human Development Institute and is funded through the support of the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Transportation Initiative seeks to provide comprehensive information and education on transportation options.
This initiative also includes modules on different types of transportation options, such as Rideshare and ADA Paratransit.
IHE Webinar: Getting Comfortable with Disability by Christina Bard and Jason Jones [link]
Watch this webinar to learn more about
The HDI Postsecondary Work Team and Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities created this webinar on “Getting Comfortable with Disability” on October 9, 2019 as part of the Kentucky Inclusive Higher Education webinar series.
The webinar explores the attitudinal barriers faced by people with disabilities in all aspects of life. It features real life stories and offers examples for each barrier and discusses etiquette and myths around a variety of disabilities.
Employment First Kentucky [web link] is a Kentucky initiative launched by the governor on May 15, 2018 to make integrated, competitive employment in the community the first and primary option for persons with disabilities who want to work.
To accomplish the goal, Kentucky has created a 27-member Employment First Council comprised of people with disabilities, family members, employers, state agency representatives, and provider agencies.
Future meetings of the council will be held at 10am on January 9, April 9, an June 11. All meetings will be held in Frankfort, and an online option will be provided.
Read the latest 2019 Employment First Annual Report to get more information about the work currently being done on these initiatives.
For more information, contact Katie Wolf Whaley at kwolf@uky.edu or
859-218-5960.
Download “The Trial Work Period” Infographic”.
This infographic talks about the Trial Work Period. Please print and share!
Download the Transition Overview Document [link].
Learn from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) about important resources that can help your student achieve their goals of employment and post-secondary education.
Learn more about KentuckyWorks by downloading our brochure. We are also happy to have our partners distribute the brochure, and you can make a request here.
View KentuckyWorks Brochure Outside
View KentuckyWorks Brochure Inside
Submit a form to request printed brochures.
Download the “Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison” Infographic.
This infographic compares traditional degree-seeking programs and Comprehensive Transition Programs. Please print and share!
This course reviews preparation for a student as they prepare to transition from high school into employment. In addition, how support organizations fit into the broader picture of transition, and how Kentucky has used opportunities like the Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act (WIOA) to broaden our supports to youth with disabilities.
Seeing a Brighter Future Handout for Professionals
This handout accompanies the Brighter Futures curriculum for education and employment professionals to build better relationships with families and raise expectations about employment. The worksheet includes questions to be used during the curriculum presentation, available resources, and an example of the vision statement.
This video covers how youth with disabilities can work and keep their benefits. Created by Jeff White and Carolyn Wheeler.
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