A PICTURE OF DISABILITY IN KENTUCKY
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33.2% of adults in Kentucky have a disability
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7% participated in a community group in the past month in Kentucky (vs. 32% nationwide)
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51% of Kentuckians with disabilities are able to see or talk to family vs 80% nationally
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40% of Kentuckians with disabilities can go on a date if they want to
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62% of Kentuckians with disabilities have friends who are not staff or family members vs 78% nationally
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National employment numbers for people with disabilities are far lower than for those without disabilities and Kentucky lags even farther behind.
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The face of disability in Kentucky is ten years behind other states. This needs to change. Join our movement!
Source: National Core Iindicator Survey 2017-2018 In-Person Survey
LOUISVILLE, KY LOCAL RESOURCES
Advocacy Organizations: Kentuckians For the Commonwealth
Disability Justice: Kentuckiana Autism Spectrum Alliance​, Louisville Showing up for Racial Justice
Resources for Legal Aid: Protection and Advocacy, Kentucky Legal Aid, ACLU of Kentucky
LGBTQ Resources: Fairness Campaign, LGBT Center at the University of Louisville, Louisville Youth Group
Case Management: Aspire Case Management, Blue Sky Case Management
Local Partners: Neurorestorative, Bridgehaven, Southwest Center
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