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Upcoming Zoom Session:
How a Paycheck Can Work With a Government Check

Presented by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
12:30 – 1:00 PM ET

Register here: https://hdi-l.com/a3

In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to see how having a job in high school can mean more money now—and more money after graduation.

Sharing on behalf of Special Olympics Kentucky

Upcoming Zoom Workshop Series
Mondays @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
Presented by: Gordon Homes, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner

February 2: Government Benefits and Programs
Medicaid, Medicare, Waivers, SSI/SSDI, Adult Child Benefits, Employment, Maintaining Government Benefits while employed.

February 9:Guardianship and ABLE Accounts
Guardianship Pros and Cons & Achieving a Better Life Experience Account Advantages & Disadvantages

February 23: Special Needs Trusts
First vs Third Party, Pooled & Miller Trusts. Deep dive into special needs trusts, helping you avoid costly mistakes.

To register, RSVP to: jamie@jsterchi@financialguide.com

New resource alert for families and professionals. Explore KY-SPIN Learning Center courses that break big topics into simple steps, easy to follow. KY Transition 360 for Parents, made with our KDE partners, shows how to plan for life after high school with real-world examples.
Create your account and take your first module today at learningcenter.kyspin.com.

SSI/SSDI and STABLE Kentucky 2026 Updates

January 23rd, 12:30 – 1:30 ET

What if you could tell a job seeker, consumer, or employee they could earn $1,689 gross/month and still maintain a cash payment if receiving either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

Come learn about the 2026 cost-of-living updates to SSI and SSDI payments, as well as the increase to the Trial Work Period and Substantial Gainful Activity for SSDI beneficiaries. The age for a person to open a STABLE Kentucky account has increased to 46, and the contribution limit is $20,000/year. And more if the person is working!

Register at https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/wt9avPtWSKKL2Hw-LS6T7g #/registration to learn more.

Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler, SETP/UK-HDI and Jordyn Pennington, Director of STABLE Kentucky

Kentucky Falling Behind on I/DD Waiver Waitlists

A recent Open Minds analysis shows that Kentucky is among the worst in the nation for waiting lists for Intellectual & Developmental Disability (I/DD) waiver services.

Despite recent capacity expansion efforts by the Legislature, nearly 13,000 Kentuckians remain on waiver waitlists.

The wait is more than just an inconvenience, it prevents people from getting critical therapies, supports, and housing that they need to live their lives with dignity. This wait has a real human cost: delayed development, increased caregiver burnout, and risk of crisis.

We deserve an I/DD system in Kentucky that meets the needs of all our residents, not one where thousands are left waiting.

Lighthouse Ministries opens warming center as temperatures drop As temperatures are expected to drop Monday night, Lighthouse Ministries is opening its doors as a warming center for people who need shelter from the cold.

STABLE Kentucky: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities to Save and Invest: STABLE Kentucky is a savings and investment program that allows individuals with disabilities to grow their financial resources without affecting eligibility for benefits like SSI or Medicaid. Accounts are tax-advantaged, easy to manage online, and can hold up to $100,000 with no impact on most federal benefits.
📅 Free STABLE Webinar
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM ET
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Register Here:

https://kyfec.org/kentuckians-with-disabilities

For additional information, visit www.stablekentucky.com or call 1-800-439-1653.

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Preserve I/DD Services—Tell Congress to Protect Medicaid! | ANCOR The House of Representatives recently passed a budget framework calling for cuts of at least $880 billion—cuts that would likely target Medicaid. Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid and reject these harmful cuts.