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The Center For Accessible Living is the disability resource center of Kentucky. Let us be the first and last place you turn to for everything disability.
From resources and events in your area to legislation and national disability news that will effect the disability community, we're your source for information. You can subscribe to our timely and pertinent CAL News & Notes emails, new electronic quarterly newsletter, and other CAL email lists. The Marketplace page is a unique bulletin board to sell and buy adaptive equipment and other disability related products. Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming events at the center and in the area.
Our staff's expertise will lead you in the right direction. We are ready to assist you with information & referrals, technical assistance, advocacy, or help teach you the skills needed to live more independently. While our direct services are for individuals with a disability, we are happy to inform and educate the community at large and be the leading disability resource for the non-disabled as well.
Need information about disability related services, resources, support groups, or just general information about certain disabilities? Can't find it on our web page? Check out our growing Links page or call us.
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Survey of needs of adults affected by autism spectrum disorders in living Kentucky
The Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) is focusing on the needs of adults affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD) living in Kentucky. We are requesting the input of adults with ASD living in Kentucky, and their caregivers to learn about the greatest strengths, needs, and barriers for this population. The information collected will be used by the KATC to develop an informed, strategic plan of action to meet the needs of adults with ASD and professionals by providing training and supports. Your input is greatly appreciated.
This survey is intended to be completed by the individual or the caregiver of the individual who
1) Has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
2) Lives in Kentucky
3) Has exited high school
CAL's Staff Picks
Duffy’s Dog Training. Service dog tested, staff approved!
Your Voice, Your Vote!
If you encounter problems casting your vote on Election Day (November)
Call your local county clerk
~ or ~
Protection and Advocacy’s voter hotline
(1-800-372-2988) Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern)
Have a legal guardian? Have questions about voting? Give P&A a call!
Kentucky Budget Cuts in Human Services Affect Real People in a Real Way
Join the "Spread the Word to End the Word" Campaign
I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
View the ARMS White Paper
As our nation faces the challenges of health care reform, no issue looms larger than that of providing long-term care and support to our most vulnerable populations. In the 1980’s and early nineties, Kentucky was in the forefront of states developing innovations to meet the growing needs of frail elderly and individuals with disabilities. In recent years, Kentucky has fallen behind other states in implementing innovative practices aimed at controlling spiraling demands on the Medicaid program and reducing reliance on costly institutional care.
The current administration took office with strong pledges to move forward with initiatives to overhaul long-term care in the state. This paper, developed by Advocates for Reforming Medicaid Reform (ARMS), reports the status of progress in ten critical long-term care initiatives over the past year.
Introducing Public Access Videophone
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat homes AREN’T free. Habitat builds quality homes with both professional and volunteer labor, then extends a no interest loan to make the purchase affordable.
Habitat homeowners are diverse. They work at McDonald’s, UPS, Norton Healthcare, Porter Paints, beauty salons, and nursing homes. They drive school buses, TARC buses, greet patients at health clinics, bag our groceries, and take care of and teach our children.
We have not curtailed our building. As a matter of fact, in this economic climate, affordable housing is more critical than ever. Habitat offers families affordable options for homeownership that lead to greater economic security.
Homeowners work HARD for their homes. They spend 400 hours of sweat equity in the classroom and on the construction site. While we’re building houses with the families, the families are building lifelong relationships with neighbors, sponsors, and volunteers.
We need help getting the word out. Please forward this email and the attached application to friends, family, employers, social service agencies, businesses—anyone you can think of who may have connections with people who dream of owning their home.
If you’re aware of a newsletter in which we might place an announcement, please send me that contact information. If you need multiple copies of the brochure, please contact me or call the Habitat office at 502-637-6265. The application is also available online at http://louisvillehabitat.org/Portals/20/Pre-application2.pdf
Make a call in ASL
The Center has a Sorenson Video Phone (VP) for the Deaf. Use is FREE and available during regular business hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
First Impressions Men's Suit Program
The Center For Accessible Living has started a collection of men's suits for low-income consumers to wear on interviews.
Informational page for First Impressions Men's Suit Program
Tax deductible donations can be given to:
Center for Accessible Living
305 W. Broadway, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202
Video podcast in American Sign Language
The Disability Law Lowdown ASL podcasts will bring a new level of service to the Deaf community by expanding traditional audio-only podcasts to include video that allows subscribers too see native Deaf speakers signing the show's content. The podcasts will deliver the latest in disability law information every other week via American Sign Language, captioning, voice-over, and transcripts to maximize accessibility. And for the fastest viewing, the ASL podcasts are available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/disabilitylawlowdown.
Calendar of Events
Check back soon, The Calendar of events is being updated. You can subscribe to our timely and pertinent CAL News & Notes emails, new electronic quarterly newsletter, and other CAL email groups.
You can also stay up to date with CAL news through the
CAL Facebook
page and
CAL Blog which all have disability news, resources, and advocacy updates,
too.
Monthly & Ongoing
Please visit our social corner to see our upcoming social events.
Peer Support Groups
General Peer Support Group - Louisville
This group is taking a break until October.
Women's Peer Support Group - Louisville
Center for Accessible Living (Louisville), 2nd and 4th Thursday of the every month 2 - 3:30 pm.
General Peer Support Group - Murray
Center for Accessible Living (Murray), Every third Thursday of the Month at 1 pm.
Job Search Peer Support Group - Louisville
Center for Accessible Living (Louisville), Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Veteran Peer Group - Louisville
This group is forming now! Open to anyone who has served in the military and has some type of physical or mental disability.
The disability does not have to be service connected.
Peer Group Questions? Contact Amy Jones at (502)589-6620
Job Hunt Club
Center For Accessible Living (Louisville), Thursdays* 9:00-11:00 am.
*Please Call ahead, some Thursdays Job Hunt Club Will be Closed.
Greater Louisville Metro ARC
Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8:30 pm at Citi Cards, 12501 Lakefront Pl., Louisville, KY 40299. The Arc of Kentucky holds a Vision of a positive future for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a future of communities with services and supports that will promote lives of value for Kentuckians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Metro Parks Adapted Leisure Calendar
Adapted Leisure Activities offers a wide range of recreational activities for individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities, along with their friends and families. Programs include wheelchair basketball, aqua exercise, bowling, dances, assisted shopping and more. The Adapted Leisure staff also works with other programs in the Recreation Division of Metro Parks to ensure people with disabilities can participate in recreation activities, and works with the department's Planning & Design staff to ensure that new capital projects are developed with accessibility in mind. Visit the Adapted Leisure Website.
Alcoholics Anonymous for the Deaf
Alcoholics Anonymous for the Deaf with ASL Interpreter. Questions? Please contact: Marc J.; 502-298-5363, email: joos_marc@yahoo.com for more info on Alcoholics Anonymous for the Deaf.
Saffin Center (3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213), Wednesdays 8 pm.
St Andrew's Episcopal Church (2233 Woodbourne Ave. Louisville, KY 40205), Tuesdays 8 pm.
Deaf Events
Thanks to Everyone who came out and supported us!
Many thanks to the O'Shea's family and staff for a great and fun day.
Special thanks to: Bob Fowler at AmRamps for donating the t-shirts and Tom Cunningham at Allegra Print & Imaging on Preston Hwy for donating printing for the event.
O'Shea's Event Pictures:
CAL Social Corner
CAL Gives Back: Doggy Delights
As part of our ongoing effort to give back to the community, CAL holds a series of volunteer events for a variety of causes.
We are big animal lovers here! So, this time, we will be making treats for the doggies at the Humane Society shelter.
Thursday, September 9th, 5-7PM
Center For Accessible Living
FREE!
We need: Food Items for making the treats and Volunteers to help make the treats.
CAL Homecoming: Picnic and Games!
Cost: $3 / person
Saturday, September 18th, 1-4PM
Douglass Community Center
2305 Douglass Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40205
Reconnect with old friends and make some new ones!
RSVP by Friday, September 10th.
RSVP for all these events with Amy at CAL at (502)589-6620. For more info, you can also visit us at CAL Social Corner on Facebook. All events are wheelchair accessible. Transportation is your responsibility for all events.
Marketplace
2000 Buick Century Ltd
43K miles, one owner. Clean, Leather Interior.
Very minor cosmetic blemishes to the vehicle. Equipped with handicap controls and a Braun Wheelchair Lift Car topper.
To be auctioned off May 6th at 6:30 at 3402 Algonquin Parkway, Louisville KY 40211. Point of contact is Rick
Wardlow at 502 489 5515 or office@wardlowauc.com.
Here is the web address for the Auction:
http://www.wardlowauc.com/Auctions/Auc378/index.htm.
Pride Mobility Quantum 610 with Tilt-in-Space
2 ½ years old; Deep Contour J2 seat cushion (gel & foam);Quantum molded leather back; hip grip; Whitmeyer Biomechanix headrest & strap. Asking $1,000. To inquire further, email jdc123@insightbb.com (Louisville Area).
Accessible Shower Stall
Price Negotiable.
Call (502) 637-5381.
Several Equipment
1. Hoist Goldman GH2 Ceiling Hoist (like new) - best offer
2. Hospital Bedside Tray - $40
3. Roho Dry Flotation Cusion - $125
4. Shower Chair w/pot - $500
5. Walker with feet, wedge pillow - best offer
Call Susan at 502-471-7955.
Motorized Wheelchair
Jet 3 Ultra made by Pride. Navy Blue, only used twice. Charges through wall plug, top speed 4 mph.
Call Martha Thomas (502) 638-1276.
Van with lift and a scooter
Both were purchased in April, and used only one time. The following is a discription of the vehicle:
1994 Ford Custom Van
73,000 Miles
All power, TV, Stereo (front and Rear)
Automatic
Asking $11,000, interested parties call 502-592-8604.
1982 Chevy Van
Raised roof & equipped with an electric/hydraulic chair lift.
Contact Bob Maurer, Cell 724-6983, Work 371-5253.
Jazzy scooter
(rarely used) $600 Contact the Murray office for additional information 1-888-261-6194
Wheelchair lift
Indoor or outdoor use, Bought new for $7000. Used for only two months indoors. Asking $4000
Contact David Allgood at the Center for Accessible Living 502-589-6620
Invacare Storm TDX 3 powerchair
Less than one year old, midwheel drive, and full recline. Bought new for $12,000. Asking $4000
Contact David Allgood at the Center for Accessible Living 502-589-6620
Quickie 2 manual chair
Excellent condition. Asking $1000
Contact David Allgood at the Center for Accessible Living 502-589-6620
Power Scooter
Was bought 2 years ago for $5,000, now asking $1,200! Very little use, Great Shape!
Please call Anita Solomon at (502) 451-4967
Power Wheelchair
Innvucare power chair. $500.
Call C.A. at (502) 599-2808 or (502) 599-1985.
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