Legislation
Requires hospitals offering obstetric services and alternative birthing centers to provide an auditory screening for all infants and to forward an auditory screening report to parents, the attending physician, and the Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs. Requires the Commission to review each screening report and contact parents to schedule follow-up evaluations when the screening report indicates a potential hearing loss.
Citation: KRS 211.645, KRS 211.647, KRS 216.2970
Web Resources
Interdisciplinary Human Development Instite
The IHDI-UAP Mission is to promote independence, productivity, and integration of all people through numerous research, training, and outreach activities. The IHDI-UAP operates projects in such areas as: Technology development and training - Early identification of children at risk of disabilities - Promotion and development of school programs that meet the needs of all children in primary through secondary levels - Employment and living opportunities for individuals with disabilities - Personal futures planning to identify individual interests and goals for individuals with disabilities - Training programs to improve the provision of human services for individuals and their families http://www.ihdi.uky.edu
First Steps
First Steps is an early intervention program that serves children from birth to age three who have a developmental delay or a medical condition that is known to cause a delay. Evaluation of your child's development, home visits, and an Individual Family Services Plan are provided. http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/KYDRM/Resources/first_steps.htm
Project STEPS (Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools)
Project STEPS strives to provide training and consultations that enhance services provided by local agencies for young children and their families, including: team building, effective meeting strategies, assessing and facilitating social and behavioral skills for transition, leadership and conflict resolution skills. http://www.ihdi.uky.edu/stepsweb/
Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Department of Education http://www.education.ky.gov/
Exceptional Children Services
The Division is primarily responsible for special education.
http://www.education.ky.gov/
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Established in 1823, KSD is proud to have been the first public-supported school of its kind in the nation. http://www.danville-ky.com/BoyleCounty/ksd.htm
Kentucky NICHCY Resources
From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY). http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ky.htm
