Community Resources
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Center for Accessible Living
The Center for Accessible Living is Kentucky’s first Independent Living Center. With offices located in Louisville, Murray, and Bowling Green, its services span the entire state of Kentucky. https://www.calky.org/
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Coalition for Workforce Diversity
Everyone deserves the opportunity for great employment options – regardless of their disabilities. The Coalition For Workforce Diversity helps supply local businesses with the help they need, while helping individuals with disabilities lead more productive and fulfilling lives.
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CWIC/WIPA
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) services are commonly known as “benefits counseling” for individuals who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are currently employed, re-entering the workforce or are interested in work.
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New Directions Housing
Whatever your life situation is now, New Directions can help find safe, affordable housing for you and your family.
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Division of Family Supports
The Division of Family Support administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, Kentucky Works Program, Family Alternatives Diversion Program and the Medicaid programs.
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STABLE Accounts
For too long, people with disabilities could not save for the future out of fear of losing needed government benefits. The disability community fought long and hard to change this, and together we’ve come up with a solution. A STABLE account through STABLE Kentucky is a way for Kentuckians to save for qualified expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits you rely on every day.
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DB 101
See how you can use Disability Benefits 101 to learn more about benefits and about how work can help you live your best life.
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Volunteer Opportunities
VolunteerMatch matches inspired people with inspiring causes. It's how volunteers and nonprofits connect to achieve remarkable outcomes.
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TARC3
Under ADA, TARC3 will serve those persons who do not have the functional capability to ride TARC’s regular buses.
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KATLC
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan Corporation (KATLC) offers low interest loans for qualified applicants with disabilities who need assistive technology.
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KATS
The KATS Network’s mission is to make assistive technology (AT) information, devices, and services easily obtainable for people of any age and/or disability. AT is any item or piece of equipment (both low-tech and high-tech) used to improve and/or maintain independence in the home, at work, school or play.
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Kentucky Career Centers
KCC offers resources and guidance for Kentucky job seekers.
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Job Accommodation Network
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations.
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Southeast ADA Center
Information, Guidance and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act
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ONET
The O*NET Program is the nation's primary source of occupational information.
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SSA Wage Reporting
You must report your monthly wages and changes in income from other sources to get accurate monthly SSI payments. If you live with your spouse, you must also report their income.