The Arc of Central Kentucky

The Arc of Central Kentucky Self-determination – The Arc believes in
self-determination and self-advocacy.

The Arc of Central Kentucky promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. People First - The Arc believes that all
people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities are defined
by their strengths, and inherent value,
not by their disability. Equity – The Arc believes that people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities
are entitled to the respect, dignity, equality,
safety, and security accorded to other
members of society, and are equal before
the law. Community – The Arc believes that people
with Intellectual and developmental
disabilities belong In the community and
have fundamental moral, Civil and
constitutional rights to be fully
included and actively participate in all
aspects of society. People
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, with appropriate resources
and supports, can make decisions about
their own lives and must be heard on
issues that affect their
well-being.

11/13/2025

Every two minutes, a preventable injury-related death occurs in the U.S., and motor vehicle crashes remain among the top three causes for both fatal and nonfatal injuries.

This week, we’re shining a light on Bailey Boys Car Seats , founded by Valerie Bailey, a grandmother who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to keep children safe on the road. Valerie created the organization in memory of her grandsons, Knowledge and Kingston, and their mother, Shatasha, after a devastating crash that revealed just how critical child passenger safety can be.

Through Bailey Boys Car Seats, Valerie helps families access safe, reliable car seats and provides safety checks and installation assistance to protect children on every ride. Her work is a powerful reminder that prevention is deeply personal, and that behind every statistic are real families. It’s why injury prevention matters, and why we must keep pushing for a world where no family experiences such loss. 💚

11/09/2025
11/07/2025

If you are responsible for the care of someone who has intellectual or developmental disabilities and have an emergency need for respite care, the Arc of Central Kentucky is offering help.

Grants are available to caregivers, or an authorized representative of a caregiver, who have exhausted all other resources.

The Arc of Central Kentucky will award grants up to $500 per annual quarter on a first-come/first-served basis. Respite providers will be paid $25/hour.

For information on the Respite Care Grant Policies, go tohttps://arcofcky.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Final-Copy-of-Arc-of-Central-Kentucky-Respite-Care-Grant-Policy-May-2025.docx.pdf

To apply, go to https://arcofcky.org/.

11/03/2025

While you’re turning back your clocks today we urge parents and caregivers to check their smoke alarm batteries at the same time! If your alarm is more than 10 years old, it’s time to install a new one.

10/27/2025

💛🚗 FREE Safety Resource for Kentucky Families! 🚗💛

The Yellow Dot Program (Sponsored by the Kentucky Autism Training Center) helps first responders quickly access important medical info in an emergency.

✔️ Supports people with autism, disabilities, chronic health needs, and older adults
✔️ Easy to use — just place a decal + keep your info in the glove box
✔️ FREE for Kentucky residents!

👉 Request your kit today: www.kyautism.org

Stay safe. Protect your loved ones. 💙

Sharing the following from The Arc of the United States. They've made it very quick and easy to make your voice heard at...
10/15/2025

Sharing the following from The Arc of the United States. They've made it very quick and easy to make your voice heard at this link: https://bit.ly/48rebrT

"Without people in place to enforce the law, states could ignore their responsibilities to students with disabilities. This puts millions of students at risk.

OSERS plays a vital role by:
-Enforcing IDEA and making sure schools follow the law
-Funding programs to train and support special education teachers
-Helping parents understand their rights and advocate for their children
-Overseeing programs that assist employment for youth and adults with disabilities

We need Congress to act now. Tell your lawmakers to protect the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Students with disabilities can't afford to lose these essential supports."

https://bit.ly/48rebrT

10/14/2025
10/12/2025

Do you have a home fire escape plan? Make this Saturday your family’s 🚒 You can practice waking up to smoke alarms, low crawling to avoid smoke, and meeting at a designated family safety spot outside that’s near your home and a safe distance away.

Check out the Kentucky Autism Training Center's October Newsletter, available in English and Español:
10/08/2025

Check out the Kentucky Autism Training Center's October Newsletter, available in English and Español:

🍂✨ October Caregiver Newsletter is Here! ✨🍂

Fall is in full swing, and we’ve packed this month’s newsletter with autism-friendly tools for caregivers and families:

🎃 Halloween Toolkit (social stories, communication boards, safety tips)

🛠️ Downloadable supports for home, school, and community

💡 Stress-saving strategies for the season

📖 Available in English and Spanish.

👉 English: mailchi.mp/louisville/october-caregiver-toolkit-2025
👉 Español: mailchi.mp/louisville/october-2025-caregiver-newsletter-10168535

📬 Don’t miss future issues—sign up to get the newsletter straight to your inbox! ➡️ tinyurl.com/KATCMailingList

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