Shared Resources

Information for the following resources was shared at meetings by parents or guest presenters.

Yellow Dot Program

The Kentucky Autism Center is partnering to help ensure officers in Louisville area use the Yellow Dot program to help be informed of those with differences. They plan to reach OC in the near future.

http://transportation.ky.gov/TowardZeroDeaths/Pages/The-Yellow-Dot-Program.aspx

Options Unlimited

A parent noted her son had a great part-time job with UPS, where Options Unlimited has provided a special program to help train him. Parent noted she started through Vocational Rehab, which then engaged Options Unlimited

http://www.optionsunlimitedinc.org/

Feat - Autism Friendly Business Initiative

Janet Jones has emailed and is reaching out to see whether we can invite businesses in Oldham County (and nearby areas) to participate.

https://featoflouisville.org/autism-friendly-community/business-initiative/

JustDigIt

This group offers a Wallet Card , which can be helpful for those with disabilities in a medical or unexpected crisis or incident

http://www.justdigit.org/wallet-cards/

Ford Driving Skills For Life

https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/aboutall

Available Resources

Information for the following resources was requested per comment cards.

Kentucky Autism Center - Providers Page

Providers Page - http://katcproviders.louisville.edu/providers/

Resources and events - http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining

Asperger Experts

A company that intends to empower and educate people with Asperger's, their families, and the communities in which they live. (paid online courses, online community with calls and events)

https://www.aspergerexperts.com/

PEERS®

A social skills training for youth and young adults with social challenges, developed at UCLA. The site lists providers, as noted by a parent. Please note the Parent-Trade Book and FriendMaker . Janet has asked several to review the family book and the young adults manual for consideration

https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers

Supported Decision Making

http://www.supporteddecisionmaking.org

Crisis Line Number

1-800-273-8255

http://dbhdid.ky.gov/dbh/default.asp

Kentucky Vocational Rehab - (no fee)

Provides vocational testing, some guidance and access to some transitional services/funds.

http://kcc.ky.gov/Vocational-Rehabilitation/Pages/default.aspx