Kentucky APSE (Part of APSE) [link] and the Bluegrass Coalition for Workforce Diversity
Organization that helps people with disabilities get jobs and be independent.
Phone: 859-221-6689 (Annette Jett)
Category: Youth
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation [link]
State program that gives funding, job coaches, and support to people with disabilities so they can work.
Phone: (502) 564-4440 or (800) 372-7172
Kentucky Supported Employment Training Project
Kentucky Supported Employment Training Project [link]
Program that helps people with disabilities find jobs that they like to do and do well.
For general supported employment questions or for ideas to improve this web page:
Katie Wolf Whaley, cell 859-218-5960, mtyree@uky.edu
Person to contact when not getting what’s needed regarding supported employment:
Teresa Brandenburg, OVR Supported Employment Program, office 502-564-4440 or 1-800-372-7172.
GotTransition
GotTransition [link]
Gives lots of information about health transition and other websites to help.
Phone: 202-223-1500
Email: info@GotTransition.org
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid [link]
Easy read guide to Medicaid.
Supplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income [link]
Learn more about applying for disability benefits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can help people with disabilities over 18 by giving them cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and housing and children with disabilities under 18 whose parents have a qualifying income.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
Kentucky Supports for Community Living Medicaid Waiver
Kentucky Supports for Community Living Medicaid Waiver [link]
Funds to help people with disabilities get help as adults. There is a waiting list.
Phone: 502-564-1647
Kentucky Michelle P. Waiver Program
Kentucky Michelle P. Waiver Program [link]
Funds to help people with disabilities pay for supports, training, extra care, therapy, and more.
Phone: 502-564-1647
iBelong
iBelong [link]
Website from Canada with videos and information sheets on how to make friends.
Best Buddies
National Best Buddies [link]
Helps people with disabilities find friends, find jobs, and become leaders.
National Phone: 305-374-2233
National Email: Info@BestBuddies.org
University of Kentucky Best Buddies [link]
Local Contact: Steve Tyner Wilson
Emails: bestbuddiesuky@gmail.com; djki225@g.uky.edu; styne2@uky.edu