Center for Accessible Living

A Disability Resource and Advocacy Network

CAL is an innovative leader in empowering all people to achieve their goal of independent living while involving the entire community.

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Murray Office
1051 N. 16th Street, Suite C
Murray, KY 42071
Voice: (270) 753-7676
TDD: (270) 767-0549
Fax: (270) 753-7729
Toll Free: (888) 261-6194
Email : calmur@calky.org
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Louisville Office
305 W. Broadway, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202
Voice: (502) 589-6620
TTY: (502) 589-6690
Fax:(502) 589-3980
Toll Free: (888) 813-8497
Email: Louisville Info@calky.org

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November 20,2009 from 1:00-3:00 Pm UK Human Development Institute has its Fall 2009 seminar series which is promoting independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families throughout the life span. This seminars ...
on Tuesday
Additional Payment for Social Security and SSI - President Obama announced his support for an additional $250 Economic Recovery Payment to the seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who are struggling to make ends meet and who face no CO...
on Tuesday
susan tharpe added an event
Men's Peer Support Group Meting at Center for Accessible Living
November 12, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm
Support Group for men aged 21- 50.
October 27

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Center for Accessible Living

Additional Payment for Social Security and SSI

Additional Payment for Social Security and SSI -

President Obama announced his support for an additional $250 Economic Recovery Payment to the seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities who are struggling to make ends meet and who face no COLA for benefits in 2010. An estimated 57 million people would benefit from this proposal, including 49 million Social Security beneficiaries and 5 million SSI beneficiaries. The benefit would be $250 - or equivalent to a 2 percent increase in ben… Continue

Posted by Center for Accessible Living on November 3, 2009 at 2:35pm

Center for Accessible Living

National Council on Disability Calls for Health Care Reform for People with Disabilities

NEWS RELEASE

NCD #09–588

September 30, 2009

Contact: Mark S. Quigley

202-272-2004

National Council on Disability Calls for Health Care Reform for People with Disabilities

WASHINGTON—The National Council on Disability (NCD) today released a report entitled The Current State of Health Care for People with Disabilities, calling for immediate health care reform for people with disabilities.

According to NCD Chairperson John R. Vaughn, “NCD undertook this study in 2007 to focus the nation’s at… Continue

Posted by Center for Accessible Living on September 30, 2009 at 2:58pm

susan tharpe

Low-Income Heating Assistance Begins

The Murray Calloway County heating assistance will begin early registration for people who are elderly or disabled who qualify based on income. Early registration begins on Thursday October 1, 2009. You should call ahead and make an appointment at West Kentucky Allied 270-753- 0908. West Kentucky Allied is located at 607 Popular St. Suite C in Murray. For those who reside in other counties please contact your local community action site. If you need assistance locating this office please contact… Continue

Posted by susan tharpe on September 29, 2009 at 2:28pm

Center for Accessible Living

Heckled Woman Speaks Out

We who need health care reform are real people, really suffering
by Marianne Hoynes

A couple of weeks ago, I in my wheelchair went to a NJ town hall meeting to learn more about the new health care bill. I thought this would be a good time to share with my congressman what it is like to be sick in America today.

I am on disability. I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogren's Syndrome, two auto immune diseases, where my body sees my healthy connective and mucous tissue,… Continue

Posted by Center for Accessible Living on September 17, 2009 at 3:20pm — 1 Comment

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September is Prostate Awareness Month - FREE screenings Louisville area

September is Prostate Awareness Month
Are you 40 years old or older? Has it been more than a year since your last screening?
Call to schedule your No-Cost Prostate screening today! 502- 899- 6842


Friday, September 11, 2009
Audubon Medical Plaza West
Day Surgery
2355 Poplar Level Rd.
Louisville, KY 40217
5:00pm -7:00pm

Saturday, September 12, 2009
St. Stephen’s Baptist Church
1018 S. 15th Street
Louisville, KY 40210
10am -1pm

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Bethel Baptist Church
354… Continue

Posted by Center for Accessible Living on September 3, 2009 at 4:38pm

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Voting experience for people with disabilities 3 Replies

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