Council on Mental Retardation/Parent Outreach   (CMR)
The Council on Mental Retardation, a private non-profit association of families and friends of persons with mental retardation, has been advocating for persons with mental retardation in Jefferson County since 1952. Parent Outreach activities have been a core part of the Council!  About 25 years ago on a more formal basis, the Parent Outreach program was established because parents realized the tremendous benefits they gained through their interactions with one another.  Since that time the Council has provided a staff person who works with the Parent Outreach Committee to develop ways to facilitate ongoing friendships between parents of infants, children, and adult children with mental retardation.  

http://www.councilonmr.org/

Division of Family Resources and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC)
The mission of these school-based Centers is to help academically at-risk students succeed in school by helping to minimize or eliminate non-cognitive barriers to learning.  Each center offers a unique blend of programs and services to serve the needs of all children and their families as a means to enhance student academic success.  There are 399 Family Resource Centers , 233 Youth Services Centers , and 150 combined Family Resource and Youth Services Centers.

http://chfs.ky.gov/dhss/frysc/default.htm   

To find the office nearest you:  http://chfs.ky.gov/dhss/frysc/Regions.htm

Dyslexia Solutions Inc.

Dyslexia Solutions Inc is a 501c3 non profit corporation who mission is to assess the nature and degree of effectiveness of a new patented invention, The RAD Prism, in alleviating the common symptoms of dyslexia in readers experiencing difficulties in attaining reading proficiency and fluency.  Dyslexia Solutions Inc. works with people of all ages from around the world to evaluate and distribute the RAD Prism.  

www.readfluent.com

Family Voices
Family Voices is a national, grassroots clearinghouse for information and education concerning the health care of children with special health needs. Together, we share the expertise and experiences of families from around the country with state and national policymakers, the media, health professionals, and other families. There are almost 40,000 Family Voices members - families of children with special health needs and friends and professionals who know and love our children.

http://www.familyvoices.org/

F.I.N.D. of Louisville (A Project of CMR)
FIND of Louisville (Family Information Network on Disabilities of Louisville) FIND is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education as a Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) to serve parents/families of children with disabilities, birth to 26 years old. FIND provides free training to parents/families, but also to professionals and agency staff, related to educational issues, rights under IDEA and Section 504, and the IEP process so that they can effectively advocate with the Jefferson County Public school system. In addition, the training teaches parents/families about the importance of working together with the school sytem to enhance the educational growth of our children. The FIND trainings target parents/families living in underserved areas as well as immigrant/refugee families of Jefferson County , Kentucky but all families are welcomed.

http://www.findoflouisville.org/

Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI)  
IHDI at the University of Kentucky and part of a nationwide network of University Centers for Excellence.  IHDI and its sister agencies, the Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Kentucky Division of Protection and Advocacy form the state’s Developmental Disability Network.  Since its inception, the Institute has worked to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. This unwavering attention to detail and overall commitment is reflected in our mission and vision. It is through guiding principles, our goals become clear and continue to keep us focused.

http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/default.asp

Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network (KATS)
The KATS Network is the Kentucky Assistive Technology project operating within its lead agency, the Department for the Blind, Workforce Development Cabinet. It consists of a statewide network of organizations and individuals connecting to enhance the availability of assistive technology devices and services to improve the productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Through advocacy activities and capacity building efforts, the mission of this collaborative system is to make assistive technology information, devices and services easily obtainable for people of any age and/or disability.

http://www.katsnet.org/

Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC)
The Mission of the Kentucky Autism Training Center is to enhance supports for persons with autism by providing information and technical assistance to families and service providers across Kentucky .

http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining/about

Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs
The Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CCSHCN) provides specialty care to children with a variety of physical disabilities.  They offer specialty clinics in 14 regional offices, doctor’s offices and clinics across the state. Clinics are staffed by multi-disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.  Clinics offered include: Asthma (Severe), Burn, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip & Palate, Craniofacial, Cystic Fibrosis, Eye, Hand, Heart, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Orthopedic, Otology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Scoliosis, Seizure, Spina Bifida. CCSHCN also provides augmentative therapies and transition support for the young person preparing for adulthood.  Any child under the age of 21 who is a resident of Kentucky may be eligible for services. The child must have a condition treated by a Commission clinic program and his or her family must meet financial guidelines based on income and family size.  Children with a Medical Assistance card are eligible for treatment.  Persons who have hemophilia are eligible for services regardless of age.  A parent or guardian, physician or other caregiver can make referrals.

http://chfs.ky.gov/ccshcn/

The Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD),

The Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD), is authorized by Executive Order of the Governor, in accordance with Public Law 106-402, which is The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DDA) of October 30, 2000. The KCDD is comprised of twenty-six (26) members, sixteen (16) of whom are appointed by the Governor. The mission of the KCDD is to create change through leadership and advocacy so that people with developmental disabilities have choices and control over their own lives.  The DD Act required the Council to develop a five year plan. Currently the Council is in the first year of a new plan that will be in effect until 2011. The KCDD enters into a collaborative effort with several other organizations and agencies to address key areas of emphasis. 

www.kcdd.ky.gov

Kentucky Department of Education/ Parent Resource Centers   (PRC)
Some Kentucky school districts provide information and support to parents of exceptional children through locally funded and staffed Parent Resource Centers.  For more information about available services, please contact your local PRC by clicking the link below:

http://education.ky.gov/kde/instructional+resources/exceptional+children/parent+information/parent+resource+centers.htm

Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc. (KPFC)
KPFC is a private, nonprofit children's mental health advocacy organization. KPFC is dedicated to improving the services for children in Kentucky with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health disabilities. KPFC provides support, education, and advocacy to families that have children with disabilities and to the professionals that serve them.

Kentucky Partnership for Families & Children

Kentucky Special Parents Involvement Network (KY SPIN)
The mission of KY-SPIN, Inc. is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to effectively advocate for and access needed information, resources and support networks in order to enhance the quality of their lives. Since 1988 KY-SPIN, Inc. has been the Parent Training and Information (PTI) project for Kentucky , funded by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.  SPIN provides training, information and support to people with disabilities, their parents and families, and information on all types of disabilities and topics for all age groups. Through a "Families Training Families" model, consultants conduct community workshops on the issues of laws, rights, listening and communication skills, to promote better understanding of disability issues.

http://www.kyspin.com/