Author: Matt Renfroe

On June 22, 1999, the US Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. (Olmstead) that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This session will provide an overview of Olmstead, including Kentucky’s Olmstead Compliance Plan. Participants will learn how Kentucky’s plan reflects the…

This lecture focuses on the experiences of parenting a child with Down Syndrome from the moment of diagnosis to the first day on the job as an adult. We identify important milestones including, but not limited to, rebuilding dreams after diagnosis, developmental milestones through early intervention, preparing for school, cultivating healthy sibling relationships, promoting community…

This lecture provides an overview of the Center for Disease Control’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early” campaign, which addresses the early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so that children and families can access the services and support they need. Christine Hausman