Easterseals Redwood’s annual Express fundraiser set for May 17 at Turfway Park Racing and Gaming
Easterseals Redwood will host its annual fundraising event, The Express presented by the Yung Family Foundation, from 6-10:30 p.m. on…
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Navagating Aging: America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities
By Judith Graham KFF Health News The number of older adults with disabilities — difficulty with walking, seeing, hearing, memory,…
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels awards grant to Easterseals Redwood to support training program
Easterseals Redwood (ESRW) has announced a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $5,517…
NKY Chamber to host next in Diversity Equity Inclusion Summit series on October 21
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host its next DEI Summit Series event, powered by Fifth Third Bank, from…
Camp Northward in Falmouth offered a zip line experience to campers with disabilities
For the first time in its 81-year history, Camp Northward in Falmouth offered campers with disabilities the opportunity to zip line. This…
Easterseals of Greater Cincinnati, Redwood becomes Easterseals Redwood effective today
Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati and Redwood will be combining agencies on August 1. The new entity, Easterseals Redwood (ESRW), will…
Redwood seeking nominations for 2022 Celebration of Abilities Awards; submission deadline March 31
Redwood, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities, is looking for people and organizations working…
Zembrodt Education Center at The Point/Arc about to celebrate first birthday serving those with disabilities
The Zembrodt Education Center at The Point/Arc celebrates its first birthday, Thursday, March 11. Just 365 days ago the Zembrodt…
Barry Kienzle’s children’s book, ‘Willie — a Super Friend!’, teaches kids to accept differences
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter When local author Barry Kienzle was writing his award-winning book, Heart of a Lion, he…
Shawn Carroll: New Perceptions annual dinner — celebrating its 68th year — is going virtual this year
New Perceptions Annual Dinner is going virtual. To celebrate New Perceptions 68th birthday, we are working with a local entity…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Blessing or Curse? Three composers who overcame serious disabilities
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues its flavorful, single barrel-esque 28th season with a musical proverb. Physical disabilities and handicaps afflict…
Allison Ball: STABLE Kentucky is game-changing and life-changing for our citizens with disabilities
During my first year in office, I was approached by a young woman who expressed to me her limited ability…
Bipartisan group of House, Senate members form ‘Engage and Empower’ caucus for disability causes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bipartisan group of House and Senate members has formed the Engage and Empower Caucus…
Constance Alexander: Communities benefit when their workplaces are accessible and inclusive
When Carrissa Johnson sends me an email, I pay attention. As Satellite Office Manager of Murray’s Center for Accessible Living,…
Chris Stevenson: Direct Support Professionals are crucial to caring for those with disabilities
Some people are born natural caregivers; nurturing, patient, and attentive. These qualities cannot be learned but are necessary for important…
Thomas More College offering ‘Students with Autism’ program on making transition to college and beyond
On Tuesday, November 28 at 6 p.m., Thomas More College will hold a program on “Students with Autism; the Transition…
Bevin creates Kentucky Work Matters Task Force to address job barriers, promote workforce inclusion
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced the creation of the Kentucky Work Matters Task Force. The new 23-member task force will…
Treasurer Allison Ball announces STABLE Kentucky program through a partnership with Ohio’s initiative
Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball has announced the she will begin offering State Treasurer ABLE accounts in Kentucky, or STABLE…
Keven Moore: Flaws with unintended consequences — ‘detectable warning pavers’ are a pet peeve
Everyone has his own set of pet peeves and one of mine is found when entering grocery stores, retail outlets,…