Disability & Special Needs

The Kelly Autism Penter at WKU provides individualized support for individuals with autism, focusing on life skills, social development, academic success, and career readiness. It offers a structured, inclusive environment to promote independence and

The Buddy House

Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

Updated

February 13, 2025

Provides educational programs, life skills training, social activities, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. Offers resources for families, promotes inclusion, and empowers members to thrive through support and community engagement.

Lifeskills, Inc.

Lifeskills

Updated

February 12, 2025

Lifeskills provides mental health services, addiction treatment, + support for individuals with intellectual + developmental disabilities. They offer crisis intervention, therapy, and residential programs to promote well-being and independence.

First Steps

Lifeskills

Updated

November 28, 2024

LifeSkills First Steps Point of Entry Office (POE) is the starting place for families with children from birth to 3 years who have concerns about their child’s development.

Kentucky Protection & Advocacy

Updated

October 25, 2024

Mission: To protect and promote the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities through legally based individual and systemic advocacy, and education.

The Kidz Club

Updated

August 15, 2024

The Kidz Club offers day health services for medically fragile children in Bowling Green, providing nursing care, therapy, and educational activities in a safe, supportive environment.

BRADD

Barren River Area Development District

Updated

February 11, 2025

Through the Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (AAAIL), BRADD offers services like in-home support for seniors, caregiver support, Medicare assistance, and ombudsman services for residents in long-term care facilities.