Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

05/28/2026

7 signs you need a hearing test.
Know when to have your hearing tested. Your ears, and your loved ones, will thank you.

05/21/2026

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Take a moment below to read from Carol Weber, the Assistive Technology Branch Manager with OVR and KATS Network Director.

"Today, May 21, 2026, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It gives us a chance to talk about, think about, and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion. Digital accessibility means that websites, apps, documents, and other digital resources are designed so that people with disabilities can use them effectively.

My challenge for everyone today is to just take a step and learn how you can better make your documents more accessible and usable by everyone. Take a minute and look at the awesome resources on digital accessibility on the KATS Network website. https://www.katsnet.org/resources/accessible-ict/creating-and-testing-accessible-webpages/

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Making webpages accessible is essential to ensure that everyone can interact with and use online content regardless of ability. An accessible website benefits all users, including those with disabilities who use assistive technologies like screen readers, keyboard navigation, or speech recognition s...

05/20/2026

How can work fit into your future? Join the FREE Choose Work! webinar to discover new opportunities and connect with resources designed to help you succeed. Take the step toward meaningful employment and tune in to the WISE on May 27 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. ET. Register now: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

After the webinar, contact Choose Work! to learn more and get connected with an employment team that can help you meet your goals. Let’s explore what’s possible — together!

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Attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinar to learn about the Ticket to Work program or Work Incentives.

05/12/2026

Happening this Friday, May 15th at the Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind! See information below:

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It’s almost time!

Visit us in Louisville at the Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind at 8412 Westport Road in Louisville on Friday, May 15 from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

Drop in any time during the program to meet your librarians, see the new Talking Book Player, and meet community partners including NFB-Newsline, Central Kentucky Radio Eye, and Braille Tales. Staff at the McDowell Center will also be offering tours of the facility.

Our librarians can also sign you up on site if you qualify for talking books but haven’t signed up yet! If you’re already a talking books user with questions about your account or access to BARD, they can provide assistance.

We hope to see you there for our KTBL Roadshow Resource Fair!

04/15/2026

April 15th is National ASL Day!

03/25/2026

Throughout the month of March, ELC honors the contributions and achievements of women throughout U.S. history.

03/10/2026

Your Opinion Matters:
Kentucky's Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan Modification is out and available for public comment. Kentuckians are invited to review and comment through April 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST. https://bit.ly/4reqcGC

03/05/2026

Nationally, March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The national campaign from National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) recognizes a simple truth: people with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be. Kentucky will soon join many other states who recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Month. See the post below for more information.

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On March 12, 2026, Governor Beshear will officially proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Month in Kentucky. You are invited to watch the proclamation signing livestream at 1:00pm ET during the Team Kentucky Update.

The Team Kentucky update is available at www.youtube.com//streams.

02/10/2026

Did you know that February is Low Vision Awareness Month? Check out these great tips below on how to interact with a person who has a visual disability.
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