Karen Griffin

Disability Program Administrator Associate: Waiver Field Staff Supervisor

Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver

Phone: (502) 648-1919

Email: kmbake6@uky.edu

Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance and support to agencies that provide Michelle P Waiver and Supports for Community Waiver services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Experiences: I spent 16 years working for an agency that provided supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reason: I have a passion for this work. I get such a sense of satisfaction if I can make even a small difference for someone who struggles or is unable to speak for him/her self.

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Interests: I love Zumba, weight training, walking, bowling…almost anything that involves being outside. I cannot imagine my life without my family! They are my heartbeat and make me who I am.

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