American Community Survey (ACS) Data [link] The ACS is part of the U.S. Census. You can find various measures of disability and employment status by state at this highly interactive site. We recommend starting at the “tables and tools” section, but there are many options to view other relevant tables as well as to create…
Read more on American Community Survey (ACS) DataData from State intellectual and Developmental Disability Agencies [link] Examine outcomes related to employment services and expenditures reported by intellectual and develop mental disability agencies by state. You can examine the degree to which employment is integrated and compare between states and the nation.
Read more on Data from State intellectual and Developmental Disability AgenciesNational Core Indicators (NCI) Data [link] NCI data look at many life factors for persons with developmental disabilities participating in state waiver systems. NCI produces a variety of reports which you can access here.
Read more on National Core Indicators (NCI) DataKentucky Post School Outcomes Center (KyPSO) Data [link] KyPSO collects data on students with IEP’s who exited public high schools in Kentucky the previous year. Click on the link below to see the most recent year’s data on employment and education outcomes. You might also use the drop-down menus to look at some of our…
Read more on Kentucky Post School Outcomes Center (KyPSO) DataDownload “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!
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