Email the Kentucky Council of the Blind
148 Vernon Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 895-4598
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The Kentucky Council of the Blind and its chapters advocate for blind and visually impaired people. Here are some examples of ways KCB has assisted blind and visually impaired people.
1. A couple received an eviction notice. Their living conditions were deplorable, and their landlord was unscrupulous. The wife was blind, and her husband was a disabled veteran. KCB helped them utilize community resources to move into a much nicer, more affordable apartment.
2. A parent was unhappy with the quality of education her visually impaired child was receiving from the local public school. With the guidance of Council advocates, the parent was able to successfully fight the harassment from the county school system and enroll her child in the Kentucky School for the Blind.
3. A KCB member was getting the run-around from the Food Stamp worker. Well-placed phone calls from a KCB advocate solved the problem.
4. The county social worker didn't think a visually impaired couple could raise their baby. KCB knew the couple could provide a loving home for their little one. KCB co-ordinated resources for a successful court case; the parents kept their baby.
5. A visually impaired man applied for a job. The company said he couldn't see well enough, but the man proved he could handle every job requirement. KCB advocates helped the man obtain partial back pay, seniority, and, most importantly, the job.
KCB advocacy often helps many people at the same time. Over 60 blind and visually-impaired people are working full-time today at LC Industries in Louisville because KCB wasn't afraid to speak up against foolhardy employment practices and unwise company decisions that were destroying jobs for blind people. KCB supports efforts of the American Council of the Blind that will bring money identifiable by touch to your wallet. KCB actively works for paratransit practices that will provide much-needed transportation for the visually impaired. KCB and its chapters work for more sidewalks, more audible pedestrian signals, more detectable warnings on curb cuts, and audible indicators on quiet cars.For more information about KCB advocacy, call us at (502)895-4598, or email KCB with your questions and concerns.
Copyright 2008 by the Kentucky Council of the Blind
Email the Kentucky Council of the Blind
148 Vernon Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 895-4598
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