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State Summit Cover of two men with idisabilities

State Summit Report

Photo of Memorial Hall at the University of Kentucky

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.