Southeast ADA Center – Kentucky Affiliate

The Southeast ADA Center (SEADA Center) is engaging in research to examine financial inclusion across the Southeast region. Guiding its work is the Financial Research Opportunities Group (FROG), composed of experts in financial services, disability access, and community inclusion.The University of Kentucky – Human Development Institute will continue to serve on the FROG and advise the SEADA Center on subjectively understanding financial inclusion by interviewing stakeholders.
The Kentucky Affiliate also hosts the 4th Thursday ADA trainings with the HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services.

Project Director: Kathy Sheppard-Jones; Project Lead: Jason Jones

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