Center for Accessible Living - Independence Place

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Attention all KY Advocacy in Action members!

Our next meeting for the statewide advocacy group will be on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST at the CAL Louisville Office (501 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Louisville, KY 40202) or virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/.../microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting (Meeting ID: 210 937 071 845 53 / Passcode: ot2dC2FG).

Alt Text: KY Advocacy in Action next meeting is Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST. CAL Louisville Office (501 E. Broadway, Suite 310, Louisville, KY 40202) or virtually: https://www.microsoft.com/.../microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting. Meeting ID: 210 937 071 845 53 and Passcode: ot2dC2FG.

05/29/2026

🚨 Lexington Community Alert 🚨
The city has seen a significant increase in overdose incidents in Lexington this week. Please be extra careful, look out for one another, and help spread the word.

Narcan saves lives. Harm reduction saves lives.

If you use substances, try not to use alone, carry Narcan if possible, and check in on friends and loved ones. If you think someone may be overdosing, call 911 immediately and administer Narcan if available.

This is about keeping people alive. Every life is worth saving, and every overdose reversed is another chance for recovery and hope. 💜

A drug overdose alert has been issued in Fayette County after an "unusually high number of suspected nonfatal drug overdose encounters" in the last week.

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

CAL is excited to launch a new educational series about accessible parking and why it matters! 🚐♿

Our first topic focuses on the striped lines next to van-accessible parking spaces. These striped areas are NOT parking spaces. They are access aisles designed so that side loading wheelchair-accessible vans can safely lower ramps or lifts, allowing individuals using wheelchairs to enter and exit their vehicles safely and independently.

When these areas are blocked, it can prevent someone from being able to get in or out of their vehicle. Keeping access aisles clear helps make our community safer and more accessible for everyone.
Together, we can all do our part to support accessibility and inclusion.

Alt Text: Accessible parking spaces with blue wheelchair symbols and striped no-parking access aisle beside a sidewalk entrance.

05/14/2026

🎨 We Need Your Help! 🎨

Independence Place, a division of the Center for Accessible Living, is asking for support in donating art supplies for our consumers to use while visiting our office and to take home.

Creative activities provide a great outlet for self-expression, relaxation, and building confidence, and we would love to continue offering these opportunities to the individuals we serve.

We’ve made it easy to help by creating an Amazon wish list with the items we need:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QN71QWL4APZ6?ref_=wl_share

If you’re able to give, we truly appreciate your support. Every donation makes a difference! 💙

Thank you for supporting Independence Place, a division of Center for Accessible Living!

05/12/2026

Invisible disabilities can have a real impact on learning, behavior, and attendance, even when others do not see the struggle right away. TOMORROW, May 12, join us for a Lunch and Learn from 12 PM to 1 PM EST, where we will explore student rights under education law and offer practical ideas for stronger school support.
RegisterHERE ---> https://tinyurl.com/ybwvf2zt ⚖️🤝

05/08/2026

Great opportunity!

Reports to: Program Coordinator OVERVIEWThe Recovery Coach at Voices of Hope plays a crucial role in supporting individuals on their journey of recovery from substance use disorders. The coach provides peer-based recovery support, helping participants set and achieve personal goals, develop cop...

05/07/2026

📢 CAL Bowling Green is currently in need of durable medical equipment donations.

We are especially looking for:
♿ Manual wheelchairs
🪑 Shower chairs
🚶 Rollators

These items help support individuals in our community who need access to essential equipment.

If you have gently used equipment to donate or would like more information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 270-599-0911
📱 Text Line: 270-349-1927