Download “Student Earned Income Exclusion” Infographic. This infographic talks about the Students Earned Income Exclusion which enables many students to earn more income from work without losing their SSI cash benefits. Please print and share!
Read more on KentuckyWorks Student Earned Income Exclusion InfographicKentucky STABLE [link] These accounts take about 15 minutes to set up and allow you to save for your child’s future or for your own future without losing benefits as a person with a disability. “A STABLE Account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. STABLE Accounts are made possible by the…
Read more on Kentucky STABLE AccountsVisit 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…
Read more on HDI Transportation Initiative (with modules)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…
Read more on Inclusive Higher Education Webinar 1: Getting Comfortable with Disability by Christina Bard and Jason JonesEmployment 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,…
Read more on Kentucky Employment First Council and ReportDownload “The Trial Work Period Infographic” Infographic. This infographic talks about the Trial Work Period. Please print and share!
Read more on KentuckyWorks Trial Work Period InfographicDownload 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.
Read more on Transition Overview DocumentLearn 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.
Read more on KentuckyWorks BrochureDownload the “Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison” Infographic. This infographic compares traditional degree-seeking programs and Comprehensive Transition Programs. Please print and share!
Read more on KentuckyWorks Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison InfographicBenefits 103: Endless Possibility – Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for Successful Transition to Employment 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…
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