Offers games and sports for people with disabilities and also offers Unified Sports for all people.
Phone: 1-800-700-8585
Email: info@specialolympics.org
Category: Youth
HDI Recreation Resource Guide
HDI Recreation Resource Guide [link]
A book about recreation activities that include people with disabilities in Kentucky.
Kentucky Peer Buddies
Kentucky Peer Support Network Project
Kentucky Peer Support Network Project [link]
Creates groups of friends in classrooms.
Phone: 859-218-1338 (Patti Logsdon)
College Programs for People with Disabilities in Kentucky
College Programs for People with Disabilities in Kentucky [link]
Shows students options for college in Kentucky. Colleges that have programs for people with intellectual disabilities right now include: Northern Kentucky University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Murray State University, Spalding University, and Big Sandy Community Technical College. You need to contact the colleges for more details.
Murray State: cclemson@murraystate.edu (Cindy Clemson)
BCTC: rebecca.simms@kctcs.edu (Rebecca Simms)
NKU: jonesme@nku.edu (Melissa Jones)
Get the Job…Keep the Job! Video
Get the Job…Keep the Job! Video [link]
Gives video examples of how to go to a job interview and
National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making [link]
Webinars, talks, and essays from experts about how to make choices as you become an adult.
Introduction and Guide to Supported Decision Making featuring Jonathan Martinis
Introduction and Guide to Supported Decision Making featuring Jonathan Martinis [link]
Video series about making your own choices and becoming more independent.
I’m Determined
I’m Determined [link]
Website with resources for parents and youth with disabilities about making their own choices. They offer resources and videos about making choices, sticking up for yourself, and understanding your disability.
Speak Up: Using What You’ve Got to Get What You Want
Speak Up: Using What You’ve Got to Get What You Want [link]
Video about how to speak up to get what you want.
Phone: 301-608-8098
Email: ncfy@acf.hhs.gov