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Kentucky Disability Resource Guide

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Advocacy Organizations

Discover U Kentucky

Description:
The Mission of DiscoverU Kentucky is to empower, educate, advocate, and create system change for Individuals with Disabilities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Domestic Violence Shelters & Victim Services

Description:
In addition to providing a safe, secure environment for victims/survivors and their children, programs now also offer a variety of support services to residents and non-residents including legal/court advocacy, case management, safety planning, support groups, individual counseling, housing assistance, job search and children’s groups.
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Phone Number:
(502) 209-5382

Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK)

Description:
DSACK is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of families and professionals who are interested in bettering the lives of people with Down syndrome, and helping them to realize their life aspirations. DSACK’s ultimate goal is to provide support, resources, and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Phone Number:
(859) 494-7809
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Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC)

Description:
The DSAGC is a 501C-3 non-profit organization established in 1981 with a history of responding to the changing needs of individuals with Down syndrome, serving southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Phone Number:
(888) 796-5504

Down Syndrome Association of Western Kentucky (DSAWK)

Description:
DSAWK promotes public awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome by providing information, resources and support in our community. Generally, meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah.
Phone Number:
(270) 705-8353
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Down Syndrome of Louisville

Description:
Down Syndrome of Louisville is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 whose mission is to improve the lives of persons with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocating for their rights and concerns, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
Phone Number:
(502) 495-5088

Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky: in Bowling Green and 7 counties

Description:
Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, resources, networking, and activities, while advocating in the community and state. DSSCK is an incorporated 501c3 non-profit organization extending its outreach and mission to seven counties in KY: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, and Warren.
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Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana

Description:
The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. The Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana offers a variety of services to those individuals and families affected by epilepsy including education, advocacy, and support services.
Phone Number:
(502) 637-4440

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville

Description:
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville is a support organization that is very active in the community. Created for families, FEAT of Louisville is dedicated to easing the autism journey through ongoing support, education and programs.
Phone Number:
(502) 596-1258

Family Voices

Description:
A national grassroots network of families and friends, advocates for health care services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent for all children and youth with special health care needs; promotes the inclusion of all families as decision makers at all levels of health care; and supports essential partnerships between families and professionals.
Phone Number:
(888) 835-5669 (National office)