resource guide 45215; (513) 771-7600; (Video Phone): (513) 771-0310; (Fax): (513) 326-8264 http://srsdeaf.org
spina bifida Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky Kosair Charities Centre 982 Eastern Parkway, Box 18, Louisville, 40217 (502) 637-7363; (866) 340-7225 sbak@sbak.org / www.sbak.org SBAK is a resource center that provides free services and programs to children and adults with Spina Bifida and their families. The mission is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. Have you had your recommended daily dose of Folic Acid? Remember, 400mcg of Folic Acid taken before pregnancy can reduce the risk of having a child with Spina Bifida by 70%.
vision Department for the Blind 275 E. Main St., Frankfort 40601 (502) 564-4754/ (800) 321-6668/ (502) 564-2929 (TTY) / http://blind.ky.gov/ Family Eyecare Associates & Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles, 40383 (859) 879-3665/ (855) 686-2020 www.myfamilyvision.com Family Eyecare Associates and Dr. Rick Graebe offer the best available eyecare for the entire family. This includes Computerized exams for children and adults; Quality eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. In addition to general optometric services, Family Eyecare offers unique programs such as Vision Therapy for children experiencing difficulty with reading and/or underachievement at school. Children in these programs average more than a 3-year improvement in performance in 10 to 15 weeks. Kentucky School for the Blind Division of the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Special Instructional Services 1867 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, 40206 (502) 897-1583 / www.ksb.k12.ky.us/
A K-12 public school serving Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, offers Short Course program (1-12 weeks) of specialized instruction available to students throughout the school year. Summer school programs are offered in June and July. Visually Impaired Preschool Service (VIPS) Greater Louisville 1906 Goldsmith Lane; Louisville, 40218 (502) 636-3207; (502) 636-0024; (888) 6368477 / www.vips.org VIPS-Central Kentucky 161 Burt Road, Suite #4, Lexington, 40503 (859) 276-0335; FAX (859) 276-4379; (888-254-8477) / www.vips.org The Mission of Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Inc. is to offer appropriate services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are visually impaired or blind and to their families; and to maximize each child’s development potential through direct services, advocacy and community education. VIPS staff includes certified teachers who specialize in early childhood education, visual impairment, O&M, and special education. Several staff members are also parents of visually impaired children.
other organizations Brain Injury Association of Kentucky 7410 New Lagrange Road, Suite 100 Louisville, Ky. 40222 (502) 493-0609; (800) 592-1117 (in Ky.) www.biak.us Central Kentucky Riding for Hope PO Box 13155, Lexington 40511 (859) 231-7066; lauriston@ckrh.org / www.ckrh.org The program is operated at the Kentucky Horse Park, which consists of 1,000 acres of rolling countryside. Under the guidance of trained teachers, volunteers and medical people, disabilities are challenged and new abilities are created. The program has proved successful in helping people with a wide range of disabilities develop self-esteem, confidence, coordination and a sense of achievement while learning
horsemanship and track riding principles. Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S. Center 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville 40217 (502) 635-6397 http://www.firstgiving.com/kidscenter The K.I.D.S. Center is an outpatient treatment facility that offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services; community referral and resource information; parent/guardian support group; family support, activities and education; orthopedic clinic; wheelchair and seating assessments; casting and splinting; therapeutic horseback riding programs; sensory motor gym; pediatric therapy equipment; and a physical fitness gym. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Kentucky Chapter P.O. Box 573, Prospect 40059 / (646) 6232620 / Kentucky@ccfa.org www.ccfa.org/chapters/kentucky/ Tourette Syndrome Association Lexington Support Group – 859-276-0835/ r.gorton@insightbb.com Louisville Support Group – 502-852-7528/ ermark01@louisville.edu www.tsa-usa.org Jordans’ Gait Stables 515 Dry Ridge Road, Eastview, 42732 (270) 862-2290; (270) 862-2290 jordans_gait_stables@yahoo.com A 501C(3) non-profit center providing free therapeutic horseback riding to the mentally and physically challenged. Milestones 12372 Riggs Road, Independence, 41051 (859) 694-PONY (7669) http://milestonesinc.org/ The mission is to improve cognitive, physical, and psychological function, and to nurture the emotional health of members through therapeutic horseback riding activities.
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