Community Inclusion

Community Inclusion ๐Ÿ’™ Empowering individuals to live, grow, & belong through person-centered SCL Waiver Services. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŽจ A Huge Thank You to the UK Art Museum! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธThere is nothing more powerful than seeing the individuals we support activel...
05/29/2026

๐ŸŽจ A Huge Thank You to the UK Art Museum! ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

There is nothing more powerful than seeing the individuals we support actively engaging with the community and finding spaces that spark their true passions. Recently, he spent a wonderful afternoon exploring the galleries at the UK Art Museum, soaking in the incredible creativity on display.

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the museum for providing such an accessible, welcoming, and vibrant space for community members to connect with the arts. We also want to share our deepest appreciation for the incredibly talented artists whose work is currently being showcased. Seeing your masterpieces in person had a profound, direct impact on himโ€”he shared that looking at the beautiful pottery and paintings gave him a wave of fresh inspiration and a ton of new ideas for when he works on his next pieces of art! ๐Ÿบโœจ

True community inclusion is all about these moments of connection, inspiration, and personal growth. Thank you for welcoming us and fueling the creative spirit of local artists!

Spotlighting Our Team: Shawnna Powell, Director of Billing! ๐ŸŒŸFrom navigating complex funding systems to ensuring our ser...
05/28/2026

Spotlighting Our Team: Shawnna Powell, Director of Billing! ๐ŸŒŸ

From navigating complex funding systems to ensuring our services run without a hitch, Shawnna is a driving force behind our mission. As our Director of Billing, she directly impacts the individuals we support, ensuring they have the reliable resources needed to thrive and build meaningful lives in their communities. In the world of waiver services, managing compliance is a highly complex puzzle, but Shawnna tackles it every single day with precision, passion, and a deep dedication to our entire team.

Her unmatched mastery of state regulations, state procedures, and precise billing codes is a vital part of how we drive community inclusion. By ensuring our documentation and processes are flawlessly aligned with state standards, Shawnna guarantees that the critical funding for our community programs flows seamlessly and without interruption. This meticulous behind-the-scenes leadership gives our frontline program teams the steady infrastructure they need to focus entirely on what matters mostโ€”fostering true independence and connection out in the community.

Navigating the financial and regulatory side of human services is its own profound form of advocacy, and Shawnna's sharp eye ensures that every single hour of community support is fully protected, compliant, and sustained. Shawnna, thank you for your incredible work ethic, your leadership, and for keeping our mission moving forward every single day. We are so incredibly lucky to have you leading our billing team! ๐Ÿ’™

Did You Know? Not All Disabilities Are Visible. ๐Ÿ’กWhen many people think of a disability, they picture a physical challen...
05/27/2026

Did You Know? Not All Disabilities Are Visible. ๐Ÿ’ก

When many people think of a disability, they picture a physical challenge. But what we can see on the surface only tells part of the story. A significant part of our community navigates daily life with entirely non-visible conditions.

According to the CDC, a disability is any condition of the body or mind that impacts how a person interacts with the world. The CDC tracks several key examples of these hidden challenges:

๐Ÿง  Cognitive & Executive Function: Unseen difficulties with concentrating, remembering, or making decisionsโ€”including neurodivergence like ADHD or Autism, and lifelong learning disabilities.

๐Ÿฉบ Chronic Health Conditions: Deeply impactful internal illnessesโ€”such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, severe arthritis, and heart diseaseโ€”that restrict daily activities without any outward sign.

๐Ÿงฉ Independent Living & Communication Barriers: Physical or mental conditions that create unique hurdles when managing daily errands, attending doctor visits, or navigating social communication.

Just because a barrier can't be seen from the outside doesn't mean it isn't there. Adults with invisible disabilities face distinct hurdles every day in workplaces, social spaces, and communication.

True accessibility requires us to look beyond what is visible. Letโ€™s build environments rooted in empathy, flexibility, and true autonomy, ensuring everyone has the support to thrive on their own terms. ๐Ÿ’™

โ˜€๏ธ Kentucky familiesโ€”Summer 2026 SEBT is here! โ˜€๏ธWe want to make sure every child in our community has access to healthy...
05/27/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Kentucky familiesโ€”Summer 2026 SEBT is here! โ˜€๏ธ

We want to make sure every child in our community has access to healthy food when school is out. If you or someone you know has students at home, please take a quick look at the options available in image_ea7307.jpg:

๐Ÿ’ฐ The Support: Eligible students receive a one-time $120 benefit for summer groceries.

โœ… Automatic Options: If your household received SNAP, KTAP, or Kinship Care for at least a month since July 1, 2025, your student is automatically approved! Funds should be on your EBT card by now.

๐Ÿ“ Application Options: If you aren't automatically enrolled but think your family qualifies, you can apply right now.

โณ Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2026
๐ŸŒ Apply online: Visit kysebt.ky.gov or find it on the kynect portal.

If you have questions or need a hand navigating the process, give them a call at 855-306-8959 or stop by your local KKentucky Department for Community Based Servicesoffice.

Please share this with friends, neighbors, and families who might need this extra layer of support this summer. We're all in this together! ๐Ÿ’™

Great news for Kentucky families -- Summer 2026 SEBT is Here! The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program is here to help eligible students enjoy nutritious food this summer. Each eligible student will receive a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase healthy food while schoolโ€™s out.

Automatic Approval: If your child aged 6-17, as of August 1, 2025, has received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), or Kinship Care benefits for at least one month since July 1, 2025, theyโ€™re automatically approved -- no application is needed! The benefit will be directly deposited onto your householdโ€™s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and benefits can be expected no later than today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

How to Apply: If your student is not considered automatically eligible, you can apply now to see if they qualify for Summer EBT benefits.

Closing Date: Submit your application by Aug. 15, 2026, at KYSEBT.ky.gov or https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.aspx

Need Assistance? Call 855-306-8959 or visit your local Department of Community Based Services office for help.

For more details, visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Pages/SEBT.aspx

Letโ€™s keep our kids nourished and thriving this summer!

WE'RE HIRING ACROSS NKY, CKY, & EKY! ๐ŸŽ‰Looking for a rewarding career where your daily work truly matters? Join an agency...
05/27/2026

WE'RE HIRING ACROSS NKY, CKY, & EKY! ๐ŸŽ‰

Looking for a rewarding career where your daily work truly matters? Join an agency committed to moving from "diagnosis to empowerment".

We have multiple open positions for compassionate, reliable individuals ready to support autonomy and inclusion in our communities:

๐Ÿ’ผ Direct Support Professionals
๐Ÿ’ผ Family Home Providers
๐Ÿ’ผ Community Living Supports
๐Ÿ’ผ DCBS Family Home Providers

โœจ What we offer: A supportive team culture, meaningful impact, and the chance to change lives.

๐Ÿคณ Ready to join us? Scan the QR code on the image or apply directly here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/75a9fa8e-22f1-4bb5-83fa-c552f90f5b82/Community-Inclusion-LLC

Today, we pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธTheir courage, sacrifice, and service will...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten. As we spend time with family and friends this Memorial Day, we honor those who made that freedom possible.

Join us in remembering and honoring the fallen by sharing a โค๏ธ or a message of gratitude below.

Communication is the foundation of independence.For many individuals, integrating simple signs alongside spoken words is...
05/25/2026

Communication is the foundation of independence.

For many individuals, integrating simple signs alongside spoken words is a highly effective way to bridge communication gaps, reduce frustration, and encourage language development.

At Community Inclusion, we focus on a philosophy of empowerment, providing the tools and support necessary for individuals to express their choices and build everyday autonomy.

We want to share with you these 10 simple ASL signs for basic requestsโ€”such as "Help," "More," "Stop," and "Want" that are easy to learn and can be seamlessly paired with everyday routines like meals, transitions, and activities.

By consistently pairing a sign with the spoken word, we create meaningful opportunities for self-advocacy and deeper engagement in daily life.

Thank you to all of the speech therapists who collaborate with OT to support self-determination through simple signs and accessible communication strategies. I had the privilege of working with an incredible SLP this year who created a beautiful culture of multimodal communication in preschool.

Multimodal communication means recognizing that there are many pathways to language and self-expression, through signs, visuals, spoken language, AAC, gestures, and more. Providing multiple ways to communicate supports language development because it reduces barriers, increases opportunities for participation, and empowers children to express needs, make choices, connect with others, and build confidence as communicators.

One of the most meaningful outcomes is seeing children realize they can be understood and that their voice matters, regardless of the communication method they use. ๐Ÿฉท


The Telford YMCA and Kham's Klub, Inc. - Non-Profit for Autism thank you for offering this opportunity to the community.
05/24/2026

The Telford YMCA and Kham's Klub, Inc. - Non-Profit for Autism thank you for offering this opportunity to the community.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WE WILL UPDATE YOU ON FUTURE SESSION OPPORTUNITIES.

๐‘ฐ๐’ ๐’‘๐’‚๐’“๐’•๐’๐’†๐’“๐’”๐’‰๐’Š๐’‘ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† The Telford YMCA, ๐’˜๐’† ๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐’๐’‚๐’–๐’๐’„๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐Ÿ’ฆ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’‡๐’“๐’Š๐’†๐’๐’…๐’” ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘จ๐’–๐’•๐’Š๐’”๐’Ž.

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ This program is an 8-week session based program that will only be offered to those with an Autism Diagnosis. Siblings will need to coordinate with The Telford YMCA to accommodate other participants (if spots are available).

โ€ผ๏ธTo participate, you must commit to the 8-week course.
THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž'๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐Š๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ:

๐Ÿ’™ Nearly 50% of children with autism attempt to elope (wander or bolt) from a safe environment.

๐Ÿ’™ Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children following elopement, accounting for about 91% of deaths in missing autistic children ages 14 and younger.

๐Ÿ’™ Children with autism are reported to be up to 160 times more likely to die from drowning than their neurotypical peers.

๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž'๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ ๐จ๐š๐ฅ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ:

๐Ÿงฉ Introduce our friends with Autism to water safety and instruction.
๐Ÿงฉ Teach the individuals about water safety and what to do, should they fall into water or find themselves in an emergency situation.
๐Ÿงฉ Reduce the number of drowning related deaths that we are currently experiencing in Kentucky.
๐Ÿงฉ Reduce (as much as possible) family related stresses and fears of drowning.

๐’๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:

๐Ÿ“… Sessions begin on June 6th and are every Saturday running through August 1st (No session on July 4th).
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 8 Week Program of weekly 35 minute sessions.
๐Ÿ“‹ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ–-๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ.
4๏ธโƒฃ There will be small groups of 4 individuals during each session.
๐ŸŒณ Kham's Klub, Inc. - Non-Profit for Autism will cover the cost of the program.

Future programs will be available for those who are unable to commit to the full 8-week program.

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring at Community Inclusion! ๐ŸšจDo you have a passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in your ...
05/22/2026

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring at Community Inclusion! ๐Ÿšจ

Do you have a passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in your community? At Community Inclusion, we are looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our growing team!

We are currently hiring for:
โœจ Family Home Providers (FHP)
โœจ Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
โœจ Personal Care Staff

Our team supports individuals through a variety of programs and services, including:
โ€ข Child Waiver Services
โ€ข SCL & MPW Services
โ€ข The iRise Initiative

At Community Inclusion, we believe every individual deserves dignity, opportunity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization focused on empowering individuals and strengthening communities every day.

๐Ÿ’™ Flexible opportunities
๐Ÿ’™ Rewarding work
๐Ÿ’™ Supportive team environment
๐Ÿ’™ Make a real difference in someoneโ€™s life

If youโ€™re ready to build meaningful connections and help create inclusive communities where everyone can thrive, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply today or message us to learn more about available opportunities. https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/75a9fa8e-22f1-4bb5-83fa-c552f90f5b82/Community-Inclusion-LLC

๐Ÿ’ผ WE ARE HIRING: Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in Wi******er, KY!We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Nurse Practitione...
05/21/2026

๐Ÿ’ผ WE ARE HIRING: Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in Wi******er, KY!
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our growing clinical team at our Rural Health Clinic!

This is an incredible opportunity to step into a foundational role within a new clinic. If you are looking for strong leadership support, clinical autonomy, and the ability to help shape an innovative care model for vulnerable and underserved populations, this is the place for you.

โœจ What We Offer:
โ€ข Competitive salary (based on experience)
โ€ข Flexible scheduling options
โ€ข Supportive leadership and strong clinical autonomy
โ€ข Opportunity to help build and shape a new care model
โ€ข Meaningful, mission-driven work with potential for growth

๐Ÿ“Œ Qualifications:
โ€ข Active and unrestricted Kentucky APRN license
โ€ข Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology NP
โ€ข DEA license (or ability to obtain)
โ€ข Experience in primary care, rural health, underserved populations, or individuals with I/DD is a strong plus!

Ready to make a meaningful impact across the lifespan? Check out the full details and apply directly through our portal:

๐Ÿ‘‡ Apply Here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4117776/Community-Inclusion-LLC/Nurse-Practitioner

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