Rooted & Rising

Rooted & Rising focuses on understanding the needs and gaps of mental health services for people with developmental disabilities in Appalachian counties in Kentucky. 

Rooted & Rising will enhance mental health services through training, community outreach, and partnerships. Its work will be guided by people with lived experience to ensure the voices of rural Kentuckians with developmental disabilities lead the work in making mental health supports and services easier to access.

Latest Updates

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Sheppard-Jones leads Training Innovation Project

When rehabilitation staff help people with disabilities find jobs, they need to know how to work with both the business …

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Governor Beshear declares March Developmental Disabilities Month

It’s officially Developmental Disabilities Month in Kentucky, as per a proclamation signed by Governor Andy Beshear March 12. Beshear was …

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HDI CATS Expands Independence Through Assistive Technology Across Kentucky

The goal of HDI CATS (Center for Assistive Technology Services) is to help increase people’s independence using Assistive Technology (AT) …