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You can watch our @KET Connections conversation with @ReneeKET on Addressing Needs of Kentuckians with Disabilities online here (S17 E10).
@UK_HDI @ResearchKY @universityofky @bereacollege @AUCDNews ket.org/program/connections/…
Workforce & Employer Engagement Summit coming in September!
We are thrilled to host this virtual event as part of the Training Innovation Project’s goal of building the capacity of vocational rehabilitation professionals to serve people with disabilities and engage with employers through innovative training and technical assistance.
Join us September 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET.
Register here: uky.zoom.us/meeting/register…
Learn more at TipTrain.com
ALT Flyer for the Workforce & Employer Engagement Summit, a virtual event on September 22, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET. The event brings together workforce partners, businesses, and vocational rehabilitation professionals to explore employer engagement strategies, lessons learned, practical tools, and resources. Registration is available through the link in the accompanying post.
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Whether students are exploring careers for the first time or narrowing down what's next, #CareerViewXR helps bring real workplaces into the classroom. Try select CVXR field trips for free at: careerviewxr.bemorecolorful.…
#BackToSchool #CTE #CareerExploration #EdTech #CareerLiteracy
Check out this great story from Arizona! I'm proud to see my good friend, @AZKarla and @AZ_Champions making such an impact. Their innovative work in Arizona is setting an example that I believe could help shape improvements across the country.
Phillips-Krivickas says the recognition isn't really about her, it's validation for the families and advocates who make up the coalition, and momentum to reach the parts of the state that haven't been served yet.
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I appreciated the thoughtful and balanced discussion in this interview. At this point, we don’t know what the full impact of these changes will be. Concerns being raised may prove valid, or they may not. It is also true that current outcomes for students and adults with disabilities are not where they should be, and those outcomes are being produced within existing systems. We should be honest about that and ensure it remains central to these discussions.
The Ed. Dept.'s Civil Rights and Special Ed. Offices Are Moving. Here's What That Means (Opinion) edweek.org/policy-politics/o…
Expanding Pell - Expanding Options! This is good news for students and the workforce.
Workforce Pell was created in response to a simple truth: a great education and a better life do not necessarily require a four-year college degree.
At @USDOL, we are proud to partner with @EDSecMcMahon and @usedgov to help students gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce. 🇺🇸
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Join us April 21 at 12 PM ET for a live discussion with Matthew Chaussee, CEO of @CareerViewXR, on Enabling Employment Opportunity with Immersive Technology.
This session is part of a series for rehabilitation professionals and employers, hosted by the @universityofky Human Development Institute’s Training Innovation Project (TIP) in partnership with the Kentucky Employment First Council.
Register: uky.zoom.us/meeting/register…
Honored to represent Kentucky today at the Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Policy Forum, hosted by @USDOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the State Exchange on Employment & Disability, sharing the ongoing impact of our RETAIN KY work. #StayAtWorkKy
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Ava Bogard, National Civics Bee® 5th Place National Finalist and Kentucky State Champion, shared insights from her civic engagement journey. She highlighted how impactful it is for students and young adults to have a platform to explore issues and actively participate in shaping their communities.
Honored to talk about Kentucky’s successful RETAIN KY project at the American Enterprise Institute (@AEI) on September 24! aei.org/events/work-dropouts…
Our beautiful Kentucky State Capitol!
Didn't get to tour the Kentucky State Capitol before it closed for renovations? Don't stress. To hold you over until the building reopens, we partnered with the KY Division of Historical Properties to create this virtual tour of our beloved statehouse! youtube.com/watch?v=60nqQ20T…
Partnering to lead well in Kentucky! Thrilled to talk education and employment with my great friend, Dr. Stephanie Cawthon from @NatlDisability. nationaldisabilitycenter.org…
Even after all his success, I still think @VGcom is one of the most underrated artists in my lifetime. To me, he’s in the top tier, not just in country, but in music! What’s your favorite Vince Gill song? @kyperformingart
ALT Vince Gill on stage at the Kentucky Center in Louisville.
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. This joint statement from the Kentucky Developmental Disabilities Network, in partnership with the Center for Accessible Living, commemorates the anniversary and highlights powerful Kentucky stories.
Join us as we celebrate this
landmark civil rights law and renew our commitment to advancing its promise.
ccdd.ky.gov/Documents/ADA%20…?
On the separation of church and state…
“(Thomas)Jefferson clearly did not mean that metaphorical “wall” was to keep religion from influencing issues of civil government. To the contrary, it was meant to keep the federal government from impeding the religious practice of citizens. The Founders wanted to protect the church from an encroaching state, not the other way around.” Thank you, @SpeakerJohnson
Exciting work with much potential here! Well done!
Kentucky students with disabilities at three area technology centers will soon be able to explore career opportunities via virtual reality field trips.
Read more: bit.ly/KDEVRFieldTrips
ALT Ingram Barge Company deckhands, mates and other crew members prepare to set off on the water as part of the new virtual field trip program.
The 2025 #KYGA took needed and decisive action through SB 181. Sen. @tichenor4ky, your commitment to “refining the language while ensuring the law protects students…” will only make the measure better.
Fair, principled, and thought-provoking piece from my friend and former colleague @usedgov, @blew_jim. Worth a read, if you’re up for a little rethinking! Right on target, Jim!
An assistant secretary of education during President Trump's first administration is sharing why he believes many K-12 educators "might not even notice" should the U.S. Department of Education be dismantled. #EWOpinion
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While I don’t think the Department will fully shutter, I do think there will be changes, and perhaps some significant ones. A good focus for a follow up article by @educationweek could be how such decisions would impact IDEA monitoring and federal oversight of other protections for which the Department is currently responsible.