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Gym Memberships for People with DD
The Council on Developmental Disabilities is announcing the availability of funds for individuals with developmental disabilities to join community workout facilities (gyms) in an effort to increase exercise opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a one time limited opportunity , expires 9/30/09, with a maximum amount of funds, $773.00 per person, for anyone who resides in Kentucky and has a developmental disabilities.
Members of the Council and or relatives or employer of an member of the Council are not eligible to participate in this program.
If you are interested contract Carol Wray at the Council on Developmental Disabilities; Carol.wray@ky.gov or 1-877-367-5332
Van Giveaway
Check it out! BraunAbility is teaming up with Toyota, Great Clips & Braun Racing to give away a one-of-a-kind wheelchair van! Use this link to enter: http://www.fanvangiveaway.com/
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
June l July l August l September l October l Ongoing & Monthly
June 2009
CAL Social Corner
Wednesday, June 24, 5PM-8PM.
Waterfront Wednesdays: Concert at the Waterfront.
Taking Care of Yourself during Tough Economic Times
Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, Time: 5:30-7:30pm
A presentation on how Mental Health Services and Vocational Rehabilitation in Louisville work together in helping you get through these difficult times!
Interpreter Appreciation Day
Thursday, June 25.
July 2009
CAL Closed
Friday, July 3rd
Independence Day
CAL Social Corner
Tuesday, July 7th, 10AM-4PM
Louisville Science Center
CAL Social Corner
Wednesday, July 15th, 6PM–?
CAL Movie Night - movie TBA
Deaf Information Meeting
Tuesday July 14th 5:30-7:30 PM @ CAL Louisville
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General will be here to present information about scams and Identity Theft.
August 2009
Deaf Information Meeting
Tuesday August 11th 5:30-7:30 PM @ CAL Louisville
Kentucky Protection and Advocacy will talk about Guardianship and power of attorney.
Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)
Wednesday, August 19th, 1AM - 3PM CST
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
955 Fairview Ave., Classroom
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Are you thinking about work?
Do you want to learn how work will affect your Social Security Benefits?
If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a FREE Work Incentive Seminar
Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more
about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities.
Register for the Bowling Green Wise Event.
CAL Social Corner
Friday, August 21st, 10AM - 4PM
Jefferson Mall and "lupper" (The meal between lunch and supper) at O’Charley’s
Interpreter Training - Mind, Body and Mental Health for Interpreters
Saturday, August 29. Time & Location TBA. Three CEUs will be available.
September 2009
CAL Closed
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day
Deaf Information Meeting
Tuesday September 8th 5:30-7:30 PM @ CAL Louisville
Kentucky Patient Advocates talk about their services.
CAL Social Corner
Saturday, September 12th, 8-9:45PM
Free Movie Night at Iroquois Amphitheater - Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
CAL Social Corner
Tuesday, September 22nd, 4-6PM.
CAL volunteer event – "Thank Bank" Metro United Way – downtown office.
October 2009
CAL Social Corner
Friday, October 9th, 4-7PM.
OktoberFest Louisville! Music, food, and fun.
Deaf health and prevention fair
Saturday October 10th, 9 am - 5 pm.
Location TBA
Important Information in ASL about health care, early detection, disease and cancer prevention, and mental health. Free health screenings and information booths. MUST RSVP for space: Angie Gahafer, 502-589-6620 phone, 502-589-6690 TDD.
Monthly & Ongoing
Peer Support Groups
General Peer Support Group - Louisville
Center for Accessible Living (Louisville), Thursdays 12:30 - 2 pm.
Women's Peer Support Group - Louisville
Center for Accessible Living (Louisville), 2nd and 4th Thursday of the every month 2 - 3:30 pm.
Men's Peer Support Group - Murray
Center for Accessible Living (Murray), Every other Thursday at 1 pm.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Club - Louisville
Contact Center for Accessible Living (Louisville) for more information.
Veteran Peer Group - Louisville
Center For Accessible Living (Louisville), The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 5:30-6:30 PM.
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 at (502)589-6620
Job Hunt Club
Center For Accessible Living (Louisville), Thursdays* 9:30-11:30 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.
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.
Disability News
Please also check out our Links page for more helpful resources.
For the most up to date disability news
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Check out our social networking groups through the
CAL Facebook page
and our Ning page.
CAL Blog has disability news, resources, and advocacy updates,
too.
You can subscribe to our timely and pertinent CAL News & Notes emails, new electronic quarterly newsletter, and other CAL email groups.
Disability Videos - Anything you can do, we can do too.
Kid with Autism Playing Basketball
Legislative Information
Register & Vote!
You can register at the Center for Accessible Living and many other places. You must be registered at least 28 days before an election to vote.
It is important to register to vote and inform yourself on the issues. Elected officials make decisions that affect you on
an every day basis as a person with a disability or family member of a person with a disability. If you don't vote, you have no voice.
To learn more about the voting process, how to register, or to find out where you vote in Kentucky, visit the
Board of Elections voter information guide. To learn more
about the Candidates, visit the non-partisan, independent website, www.vote-smart.org.
Important voter information can be found at the State Board of Elections website.
Kentucky: State Board of Elections – Voter Information
The deadline to register to vote is 28 days before election.
Kentucky: State Board of Elections - Register to Vote
Then submit the completed voter registration card to your local county clerk.
Click Kentucky: State Board of Elections - County Clerks for a listing of
Kentucky 's county clerks.
Finding your Representatives
To Locate Your Congressional Representatives and Senators, enter your zip code below
To find out who your State and Local elected officials are:
Call your local Board of Election,
County Clerk's Office or League of Women Voters.
or visit: Kentucky Legislature, Find your legislator.
To Contact Legislators in Frankfort:
To Leave a Message for a Legislator: Call 1-800-372-7181
To Ask for a Legislator Directly: Call 1-502-564-8100 (LRC Switchboard)
To Send a Fax to a Legislator in Frankfort: Fax 1-502-564-6543
To Write a Legislator in Frankfort:
Senator/Representative
Legislative Offices, Capitol Annex
Frankfort, KY 40601
To Email a Legislator: firstname.lastname@ky.gov
(Check with you legislator; not all legislators like to receive messages via
email. If you do email a legislator, be sure to include your name, address and phone
number.)
To Contact the Governor:
1-502-564-2611
Fax: 1-502-564-2517
Governor Steve Beshear
State Capitol
Frankfort, KY 40601
Legislators' contact information can be found here or from LRC Public Information Office in the Capitol Annex (phone: 502-564-8100, ext. 517). Please note that leadership and committee assignments in the Senate have recently changed, so be sure your list is current!
To Contact Other Executive Branch Officials:
Visit the Kentucky
Government Website
(From this site, you can connect to the state phone directory and all cabinet home
pages.)
To Track Legislation
Legislative Calendar Line: 1-800-633-9650
(Daily recording of committee meeting schedules and bills on committee agendas.)
Bill Status Line: 1-800-809-0020
(Provides latest status of each bill as recorded in the Legislative Record for the
day; open 8-4:30)
Message Board of Lobbyists/Citizens: 1-800-592-4399
(To leave a message for a lobbyist or someone visiting the Annex; messages posted in
Annex Room 116)
Public Bill Room: 1-502-564-8100, ext. 323
(To order an official copy of a bill or amendments; subscribe to or purchase the
Legislative Record)
Kentucky Legislative Website
(This site has district maps, names and home addresses of all legislators; also,
proposed bills, bill status, reference materials, Kentucky Revised Statutes and Kentucky
Administrative Regulations.)
To Keep Up:
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Lexington Herald-Leader.
Want to Learn More?
Vote Smart - A non-partisan website which includes information about the voting records of elected officials.
The American Association for People with Disabilities has created a non-partisan website which includes information about all the 2008 presidential candidates and their views on disability issues.
If you encounter problems casting your vote
Call your
local County Clerk
~ or ~
Protection and Advocacy’s voter hotline
(1-800-372-2988) Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EDT)
Have a legal guardian? Have questions about voting? Give P&A a call!
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C.A.L. - Louisville
305 W. Broadway, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-6620 (Voice)
502-589-3980 (Fax)
502-589-6690 (TTY)
E-mail: info@calky.org
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1051 N. 16th St., Suite C
Murray, KY 42071
270-753-7676 (Voice)
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270-767-0549 (TTY)
E-mail: calmur@calky.org
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