Kentucky Early Intervention System
(Formally First Steps)
Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers
The Center for Accessible Living is an official Kentucky Early Intervention System (First Steps) provider serving infants and toddlers from birth to age three.
First Steps is Kentucky’s statewide early intervention program that supports children with developmental delays or disabilities and helps families access services and resources during the early years of development.
Our goal is to support children’s growth, learning, communication, mobility, and participation in everyday routines and activities through family-centered services provided in natural environments such as the home, daycare, or community settings.
What Is First Steps?
First Steps is a statewide program that provides early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers from birth to age three.
Services are designed to support development in areas including:
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Communication and language
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Physical development and mobility
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Cognitive development and learning
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Social and emotional development
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Feeding and daily living skills
Early intervention focuses on helping children build skills through play, daily routines, and meaningful interactions with caregivers and family members.
Our Approach
At Center for Accessible Living, we believe families play the most important role in a child’s development. Our services are individualized and family-centered, with supports designed around each child’s strengths, needs, and everyday routines.
We work collaboratively with families and other providers to help children participate more fully in home and community life while supporting caregivers with strategies, education, and resources.
Services May Include
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Developmental intervention
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Family education and coaching
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Support with developmental milestones
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Coordination with community resources and providers
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Assistance with communication, movement, learning, and daily activities
Services are provided as part of a child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Eligibility
Children from birth to age three may be eligible for First Steps services if they:
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Have a developmental delay
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Have a diagnosed condition that may impact development
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Demonstrate concerns related to communication, movement, learning, behavior, or daily functioning
Eligibility is determined through the Kentucky First Steps evaluation process.
Referrals and Contact Information
Center for Accessible Living will begin accepting referrals on May 18, 2026.
For referrals or general program inquiries, please contact: FirstSteps@calky.org
For additional information, please contact:
Sierra Potter, Associate Director: spotter@calky.org
