House Bill (HB) 74 (KY ABLE ACT) just passed the House of
Representatives. It will now go to the State Senate. You can call and leave a
message for your Senators at 1-800-372-7181 and educate them on how the Able
Act can assist you in your future. If you have questions about the ABLE Act,
you can call Protection & Advocacy at 1-800-372-2988.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Announcement for HCBS Final Rule – Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
Announcement for HCBS Final Rule – Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is hosting a meeting for providers to provide input on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rules implementation. CHFS encourages participation from stakeholders as it continues to develop the processes for ongoing compliance with the HCBS Final Rules. The meeting will focus on key indicators of provider compliance with the HCBS Final Rules and how information to document compliance can best be collected.
There will be two dates for the meeting to best accommodate stakeholders’ schedules, and stakeholders have the option to attend in-person or electronically via the webinar. The meeting content will be the same on both dates. The meeting dates, times, and locations are listed below. Please note, the seating in the conference room is limited to 75 people, so seats will be first come, first served. We hope you will be able to attend!
Date/Time:
Wednesday,
February 10, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
OR
Thursday,
February 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Cabinet for Health and
Family Services
Department for Public
Health (DPH) Conference Suites A, B, and C
275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621
- OR –
Webinar URL and Instructions:
Please select which
webinar you will attend. There is a 300 participant limit per webinar. The same
information is being discussed at both webinars. Please attend one webinar
only. Press Ctrl + Click on the webinar URL. Type your first name and last
name in the guest box. Press Enter. The webinar lobby will come up.
Webinar 2 (Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)URL: http://chfs.adobeconnect.com/dms-webinars/
Please dial-in to avoid
audio sound issues.
Dial-in Number: 866.754.7476 Conference Code: 6194180103
Handouts (s) are
available 30 minutes prior to each webinar. Please download the handout (s) in
the webinar lobby.
Connection test to ensure your computer is ready for the webinar (Press Ctrl + Click):
Webinar Technical
Assistance: Alex.Head@ky.gov
(February 10 and February 11
only)
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
UK Biomedical Engineering Study - Volunteers needed
Volunteers Needed
Brain-Machine Interface to Assist in Motor Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury
If you had an incomplete SCI over a year ago that has
affected your ability to use your arm and/or hand, and you are 18 years of age or
older, you are invited to participate in the following research study.
The study is noninvasive and painless, and will involve:
1. Recording of brain signals from electrodes on your scalp
while you
perform a repetitive hand grip task.
2. Brief peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) in response to
changes
detected in your brain signals by a brain-machine interface.
Each visit will take about 2 hours. You may be requested to
come in for multiple sessions on different days. You will be compensated
for your time.
If you are interested, please call Dr. Lumy Sawaki
(859-323-6226) or Sridhar Sunderam (859-257-5796) and ask about the BMI study.
PI: Sridhar Sunderam
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
University of Kentucky
E-mail: ssu223@uky.edu
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
University of Kentucky
E-mail: ssu223@uky.edu
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Disability Community Resource Fair - Julius Marks Elementary - October 22, 2015
Disability Community Resource Fair
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Julius Marks Elementary School
3277 Pepperhill Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Agency representatives from Healthcare Waivers, Therapies, Recreation, Advocacy, Education, Parent Support Groups, Public Safety and more!
There is NO CHARGE for this event
Click here for more information
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Julius Marks Elementary School
3277 Pepperhill Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Agency representatives from Healthcare Waivers, Therapies, Recreation, Advocacy, Education, Parent Support Groups, Public Safety and more!
Fun for the whole family!
Disability Community Resource Vendors
Pizza, Snacks & Beverages
Face Painting, Balloon Animals
Activities and Sensory Room for the Kids
There is NO CHARGE for this event
Click here for more information
Friday, September 18, 2015
Oct 8, 2015 - HDI Seminar - The Right to Make Choices: An Introduction to Supported Decision-Making
HDI Seminar Series Event
The Right to Make Choices: An Introduction to Supported Decision-Making
Date: October 8, 2015Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenters: Jonathan Martinis, Legal Director, Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities and Project Director, National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making. Jonathan Martinis has over 20 years’ experience representing people with disabilities in cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Social Security Act and other civil rights laws. In 2013, he represented Margaret "Jenny" Hatch in the "Justice for Jenny" case, which held that Ms. Hatch has a right to use Supported Decision-Making instead of being subjected to a permanent, plenary guardianship.
Continuing Education Units: CEU’s pending in Rehabilitation Counseling, Effective Instructional Leadership, and Social Work
Registration Link: https://univkentucky-web.ungerboeck.com/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=IHDITRAIN&eventid=5780
Location: UK Coldstream Research Campus Human Development Training Room 1525 Bull Lea Road, Lexington KY 40511 with live videoconferencing to sites around the state
This seminar will provide an introduction to Supported Decision-Making (SDM) and an overview of the seminally important Jenny Hatch case. The presentation will include the theory and methodology behind SDM as well as its benefits and uses. Practical implications of SDM in employment, health care, education, and community integration will be emphasized. Discussion will include how SDM can fit into the CMS Final Rule and national SDM initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
- Be able to define Supported Decision-Making, as an alternative to guardianship and a means of increasing
self-determination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; - Understand the clinical support for and research-documented benefits of Supported Decision-Making and
self-determination including improved life outcomes such as increased independence, employment, and
community-integration; - Identify practical uses for Supported Decision-Making across the life course, including in education, vocational
rehabilitation, medical care and planning, and end-of-life planning; - Understand efforts to access and implement Supported Decision-Making across the United States and
internationally.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
September 17 - Mayor’s Commission for Citizen’s with Disabilities - Town Hall Meeting
The Mayor’s Commission for Citizen’s with Disabilities is hosting a Town Hall Meeting this Thursday evening. Experts on various topics concerning individuals with disabilities will be present to address related issues including:
* Accessibility & Transportation
* Housing
* Healthcare
* Social Security & Employment
* Community Safety
When: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Police Academy Training Center at BCTC Campus
Megowan Building
500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Star Angels Network Dare to Be Different Pageant
At Star
Angels Network, we host an annual fundraiser for the Special Persons Advocacy Network
(SPAN). SPAN provides education and
support services for developmentally disabled citizens and their families. They
offer recreational and social opportunities and provide funds for respite
services. Long term goals for SPAN include assisting with housing for these
individuals living in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer Counties. SPAN meets
monthly and now depends on us as one
of their top yearly fundraisers!
To show support for them, The Star Angels Network has initiated an
annual pageant and talent showcase for exceptional children and adults. This pageant provides a fun filled
opportunity for each of these Exceptional Star Angels to shine and show off
their talents at no cost to the contestants while they help raise money for a
local agency which caters to their specific needs. They feel valued, admired and have the
enjoyment of performing for an audience who support and encourage them to excel
despite their disabilities.
Children and adults of all ages who
live with a cognitive or developmental disability are welcome to apply. We
provide everything free of charge excluding only shoes and transportation to
tux and dress fittings, rehearsals, and other pageant related events. All contestants receive an award which they
earn through their individual talent and positive attributes. Any and all profits made before the event go toward pageant cost with all proceeds the day
of the event going straight to SPAN. All of the wonderful people who help make
this happen work on a volunteer only basis. Volunteers can help by signing up
in multiple ways including; donating services such as hair, gowns, photography,
silent auction items, ect., recruiting sponsors, assisting in fundraising
events, assisting with contestants during rehearsal times and pageant day,
set-up and clean-up the day of the event, and so many other ways. Bring your
heart and individual talent to this event and help us in our path to great positive change!
For more information about how you can join this group
contact:
starangelsnetwork@gmail.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
Friday September 18th, 2015
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