Think College
Think College [link] Shows colleges from all over the country that have programs for students with disabilities. Email: ThinkCollegeTA@gmail.com
Read more on Think CollegeNational Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability [link] Many resources for youth with disabilities about getting work. They also share ways for youth to become a leaders in helping people with disabilities get work. They can also help students in high school who want to work with computers. Phone: 877-871-0744 Tapping into the Power of Families:…
Read more on National Collaborative on Workforce and DisabilityKentucky APSE (Part of APSE) and the Bluegrass Coalition for Workforce Diversity
Kentucky APSE (Part of APSE) [link] and the Bluegrass Coalition for Workforce Diversity Organization that helps people with disabilities get jobs and be independent. Phone: 859-221-6689 (Annette Jett) Email: bgworkforcediversity@gmail.com
Read more on Kentucky APSE (Part of APSE) and the Bluegrass Coalition for Workforce DiversityOffice of Vocational Rehab
Office of Vocational Rehab [link] State program that gives funding, job coaches, and support to people with disabilities so they can work. Phone: (502) 564-4440 or (800) 372-7172
Read more on Office of Vocational RehabKentucky Supported Employment Training Project
Kentucky Supported Employment Training Project [link] Program that helps people with disabilities find jobs that they like to do and do well. For general supported employment questions or for ideas to improve this web page: Katie Wolf Whaley, cell 859-218-5960, mtyree@uky.edu Person to contact when not getting what’s needed regarding supported employment: Teresa Brandenburg, OVR…
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GotTransition [link] Gives lots of information about health transition and other websites to help. Phone: 202-223-1500 Email: info@GotTransition.org
Read more on GotTransitionA Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid [link] Easy read guide to Medicaid.
Read more on A Self-Advocate’s Guide to MedicaidSupplemental Security Income
Supplemental Security Income [link] Learn more about applying for disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can help people with disabilities over 18 by giving them cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and housing and children with disabilities under 18 whose parents have a qualifying income. Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
Read more on Supplemental Security IncomeKentucky Supports for Community Living Medicaid Waiver
Kentucky Supports for Community Living Medicaid Waiver [link] Funds to help people with disabilities get help as adults. There is a waiting list. Phone: 502-564-1647
Read more on Kentucky Supports for Community Living Medicaid WaiverKentucky Michelle P. Waiver Program
Kentucky Michelle P. Waiver Program [link] Funds to help people with disabilities pay for supports, training, extra care, therapy, and more. Phone: 502-564-1647
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