Advocating for the Future Group

06/07/2026

: New data show Kentucky is falling behind on preschool access despite strong quality standards.

The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recently released its 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook, offering a clear-eyed look at how states are serving their youngest learners. For Kentucky, the findings confirm what many families, educators, and advocates already know: we are not yet delivering on the promise of equitable, high-quality early learning—and the consequences are real.

Read more on the EdBlog: https://prichardcommittee.org/kentuckys-preschool-reality-check-and-a-path-forward/

06/07/2026

I used Google Gemini to create a Fart app.

You're welcome 😂

Try it: https://gemini.google.com/share/10c6a2574a8f

05/06/2026

02/17/2026

Build your Tech Toolkit for real life. We will share simple ways to pick a goal, match an AT tool, practice the steps, and keep what works at home, at school, and in the community. You will leave with a short plan and a few “life hack” ideas to test. 📋2/24 9:30AM - 10:15 AM EST🔍
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1bezBp9dQDCKH6nxIH7lCg

02/17/2026

*BE THE WE Registration Deadline* is THIS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18th!
Questions? Contact Amanda: [email protected]

02/17/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! With so much happening IRL, is back with another Virtual Advocacy webinar. We've got major updates from the heart of the session, plus tracking new federal changes to programs like SNAP and Medicaid. Register now: tinyurl.com/2026ThriveKY

02/13/2026

📽DDBP YouTube Channel: The DDBP Family Advisory Council partnered with the division to create seven unique and brief videos.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-7CrjHWbqgQ4fR2n_Q_S2Yvj5VywajO&feature=shared

"Support and Strategies for Caregivers" video series is available on our web page.
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral/patient-resources/outreach

Topics include:
What is Autism?
Mindfulness for Kids with Developmental Disabilities
Using Social Narratives and Video Modeling
Teaching Independent Activities in the Home
Sensory Activities for Home
Using Timers and Teaching Kids How to Wait
Using Visual Supports
Homebound: Strategies to Improve Compliance and Cooperation with Your Children
Behavior Management Basics
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities

02/08/2026

⭐FREE! Registration is required. Two options to attend the class.
https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/_g0uzQ2kRUWkq0_gR9xOIA #/registration

Our UCCEDD is a participating partner in the Family Resource Network of Ohio (FRNOH).

02/05/2026

Kentucky Medicaid is dedicated to assisting school districts and agencies managing public education in enhancing behavioral health services for students. Through the SHINE KY grant, Medicaid resources are accessible to boost workforce capacity, technology, and outreach efforts, enabling schools to better serve Medicaid and KCHIP-enrolled students with school-based behavioral health care. For more information, attend the webinar on February 23 at 5:00 p.m. EST or review the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Webinar registration: 13f19a7e-814f-4904-a8c1-6e04d3dfc922@970ee799-8653-4a45-91b1-afe89f0c9df9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gov.teams.microsoft.us/event/13f19a7e-814f-4904-a8c1-6e04d3dfc922@970ee799-8653-4a45-91b1-afe89f0c9df9

Notice of Funding Opportunity:https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oas/Documents/KY%20SHINE%20NOFO%20RFA%20(posting%20version).pdf

02/04/2026