ERIC Number: ED599753
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
Pages: 60
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
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Kentucky Disability Resource Manual: A Handbook of Program Descriptions, Eligibility Criteria, and Contact Information. Updated
Human Development Institute
This manual was designed primarily for use by individuals with developmental disabilities and related conditions. It is hoped that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information concerning available resources, and to provide immediate contact information for the purpose of applying for resources and/or locating additional information. Sections include: (1) Resources for Children with Disabilities; (2) Healthcare and Insurance Resources; (3) Assistive Technology; (4) Education; (5) Community Living; (6) Employment Resources; (7) Financial Resources; and (8) Additional Resources. [For the November 2016 edition of this Manual, see ED574707.]
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Children, Health Services, Health Insurance, Assistive Technology, Access to Education, Educational Needs, Place of Residence, Community Programs, Employment, Financial Support, Screening Tests, Access to Health Care, Federal Legislation, State Programs, Transitional Programs, Higher Education, Student Needs, Head Injuries, Brain, Independent Living, Home Programs, Caregivers, Supported Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Blindness, State Aid, Advocacy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Disorders, Legislators, Students with Disabilities, Social Services, Equal Education, Educational Legislation
Human Development Institute. 126 Mineral Industries Building, Lexington, KY 40506. Tel: 859-257-1714; Fax: 859-323-1901; Web site: http://hdi.uky.edu
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Administration on Developmental Disabilities (DHHS)
Authoring Institution: University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute
Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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