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Project

Southeast ADA - Kentucky

Center:

KY-Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Kathy Sheppard-Jones
[email protected]
859-257-8104

Project Description:

This project, in collaboration with the Southeast ADA Center and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University provides consultation on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues to businesses, federal contractors, service providers, and families in the southeastern United States. Consultation include issues with job application procedures, hiring, advancement and employee discharge, reasonable accommodation, disclosure, job training and privileges of employment. This project is region-wide with services provided to Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source: