Speak Up! Help Shape the Future of Disability Services in Kentucky

Aug 19, 2024By Samantha Harrison

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Need better disability services?

Already getting great support?

Kentucky wants your input. 

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is seeking valuable input from Kentuckians about the services and supports available for people with disabilities.

This feedback is crucial in developing the state’s next Olmstead Compliance Plan—a plan that will guide how Kentucky ensures that people with disabilities receive the supports they need in the most integrated setting possible.

The Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead decision in 1999 recognized the value and dignity of all individuals, including those with disabilities.

This decision has a profound impact on the lives of Kentuckians with disabilities, and your input is essential to ensure that the state’s services reflect the needs and preferences of those they serve.

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Why Participate?

This is an incredible opportunity for you to share your real-life experiences and feedback.

Whether you want to discuss: 

  • How your current services are meeting your needs
  • How our service system is not meeting your needs
  • Share the choices you have in life
  • Talk about ways you wish you had more choices
  • Challenges you experience
  • Provide insights into how Participant-Directed Services (PDS) works 
  • Talk about challenges with PDS
  • Share things you wish were different 

You can expect questions like: 

  • What is going well with your services? 
  • What is not working well? 
  • How can we improve services? 
  • What are the challenges to making services better? 

Your feedback will help shape a plan that truly reflects the needs of people with disabilities in Kentucky, ensuring that services are designed to empower people to live their best lives.

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How to Get Involved

HDI is hosting a series of focus groups and interviews to gather this important feedback.

  • Family Members: Tuesday, August 27th at 3:00 pm (ET)
  • People with Disabilities: Wednesday, August 28th at 3:00 pm (ET)

Interested? 

Visit the HDI website here  to let them know you're interested in joining the group. 

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Spread the Word! 

Please help us share this incredible opportunity. 

Whether you’re a person with a disability or  family member sharing your insights is the best way to improve our service system. 


Need more info about disability services? Learn more here