Center for Accessible Living - Independence Place

09/03/2026

Lexington will extend Phase One of the Heat Plan through Saturday, September 5, 2026. The National Weather Service has also extended the Heat Advisory for Lexington until 8 p.m. EDT Friday, September 4, 2026.

Stay safe in the heat!
- Drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors.
- Bring pets inside and make sure they have plenty of cool water.
- Stay out of the sun! If you plan on being outside, wear lightweight clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade.

Learn more about Phase One of the Heat Plan and staying safe in extreme heat: https://bit.ly/4zSIKC2

09/02/2026

We’re excited to attend Digital Savvy Consulting’s networking event next week! Even better, a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to support the Center for Accessible Living/Independence Place. 💙

We’re so thankful to Digital Savvy Consulting for supporting our work and our community. We’re looking forward to a great evening of networking and connection!

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 until Love Club 💌

Consider this your official reminder to text the group chat, clear your calendar, and come hang with us next Wednesday!

September 9 | 4–6 PM


Come meet your people. Grab your ticket through the link in our bio 💚

09/02/2026

The logos may have changed, but our mission has remained strong. 💙

Since 1981, the Center for Accessible Living has worked alongside people with disabilities to break down barriers, expand opportunities, and support independent living.

As we celebrate 45 years of CAL during Give for Good Louisville, we’re looking back at where we started and celebrating how far we’ve come.

Help us continue building on 45 years of disability leadership, advocacy, and independence.

Give for Good Louisville is September 10! 🎉

09/02/2026

The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has announced activation of Phase 1 of its Extreme Heat Plan. The activation will be in effect beginning at 12:00 p.m. today (Monday, August 31st) through Friday, September 4th.

At this stage of activation:
❄️ Partner organizations of the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will operate as cooling stations

🚍 Lextran will offer free, fixed route rides to identified cooling stations for individuals experiencing homelessness

📢 Outreach teams will be in the community distributing supplies and assisting persons in accessing cooling stations and shaded spaces.

OHPI PARTNER COOLING STATIONS

• Arbor Youth Services
Individuals 18 to 24 years of age
540 W 3rd St
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Lexington Rescue Mission
Individuals and Families
535 W 2nd St
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Adult Men and Women
1060 Goodwin Dr
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• New Life Day Center
Adult Men and Women
224 N MLK Blvd
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• New Vista Drop-In Center
Individuals and Families
201 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Nathaniel Mission
Individuals and Families
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 400
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Recovery Cafe of Lexington
Adult Men and Women
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 200
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to cooling stations operated by OHPI partners, Parks and Recreations has the following community centers which individuals can access:

• Dunbar Community Center
545 N Upper St
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Castlewood Community Center
201 Castlewood Dr
Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Kenwick Community Center
313 Owsley Ave
Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m

09/01/2026

We are looking for individuals with disabilities who have benefited from assistive technology in either obtaining or retaining employment in Kentucky. If you are willing to share your story, we hope these stories will show employers how relatively easy it can be to hire and support someone with a disability!

Please send your story to [email protected] or [email protected]

08/31/2026

Kentucky, we need your help improving accessible parking across our state! ♿

Accessible parking violations create real barriers for people with disabilities. To strengthen advocacy efforts, we need more information about where and how often these violations are happening throughout Kentucky.

The Parking Mobility App allows you to document accessible parking violations and helps build valuable data that can be used to support accessibility advocacy in our communities.

See an accessible parking violation? Document it through the app and help us build a clearer picture of accessible parking issues across Kentucky. 📱

Learn more and register:
https://www.parkingmobility.com/

Download for Apple:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parking-mobility/id337141354

Together, we can help protect accessible parking and advocate for more inclusive communities throughout Kentucky. 💙

The solution to accessible parking abuse is much more than just technology, and it's much more than just enforcement. You have to go deeper; it takes a grass-roots effort.

08/31/2026

Help CAL win a $100 Give for Good Louisville prize! 🎉

Take just a couple of minutes to complete our survey and share why supporting the Center for Accessible Living matters to you.

We won this prize last year, so let’s see if we can make it TWO years in a row! 🏆

All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Complete the survey here: https://cflouisville.formstack.com/forms/whyigive_gfgl_2026

Every entry helps support CAL during Give for Good Louisville! 💙

08/11/2026

Our Lex/IP office will be participating so stay tuned for details! 🥳

Save the Date: September 10, 2026!📅

Give for Good Louisville is officially ONE MONTH AWAY! 💙

On September 10, our community will come together for a day of giving, and we hope you'll support the Center for Accessible Living as we continue empowering Kentuckians with disabilities to live independently and fully participate in their communities.

Every gift, every share, and every supporter helps move our mission forward.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more ways to support CAL during Give for Good Louisville! 💚



Alt Text: Purple Give for Good Louisville graphic. Text reads, 'Be a part of something GOOD! Save the Date 9.10.26.' Center for Accessible Living logo above.

08/11/2026

The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has announced planned activation of Phase 1 of its Extreme Heat Plan. The activation will be in effect beginning at 12 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, August 11th) through 6 p.m. on Wednesday (August 12th).

At this stage of activation:
❄️ Partner organizations of the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will operate as cooling stations

🚍 Lextran will offer free, fixed route rides to identified cooling stations for individuals experiencing homelessness

📢 Outreach teams will be in the community distributing supplies and assisting persons in accessing cooling stations and shaded spaces.

OHPI PARTNER COOLING STATIONS

• Arbor Youth Services
Individuals 18 to 24 years of age
540 W 3rd St
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Lexington Rescue Mission
Individuals and Families
535 W 2nd St
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Adult Men and Women
1060 Goodwin Dr
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• New Life Day Center
Adult Men and Women
224 N MLK Blvd
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• New Vista Drop-In Center
Individuals and Families
201 Mechanic St, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Nathaniel Mission
Individuals and Families
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 400
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Recovery Cafe of Lexington
Adult Men and Women
1109 Versailles Rd, Ste 200
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to cooling stations operated by OHPI partners, Parks and Recreations has the following community centers which individuals can access:

• Dunbar Community Center
545 N Upper St
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Castlewood Community Center
201 Castlewood Dr
Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Kenwick Community Center
313 Owsley Ave
Monday - Thursday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

08/06/2026

📣 Youth Voices Needed!

Are you between 13 and 24 years old? We want to hear from you!

We're planning new programs to help young people prepare for adulthood, and your input will help shape workshops, resources, and opportunities in our community through our Kentucky Department of Education grant.

📝 The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
✅ Your responses are anonymous.
💬 Tell us what YOU need to succeed!

📲 Click the link below to take the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSmbz4Dd5bWdm5bKmpcLtgdnDsr_teJLdcO-_HWTBJUhDNqA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please share this post with other young people who may be interested. Your voice matters!

Your opinion matters! Please complete this short survey to help us learn how to better prepare youth for adulthood. Thank you for your feedback!