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Join your nonprofit colleagues for discussions on the diversity, intersectionality, and inclusion issues facing the sector. These monthly calls are an important opportunity to connect with your colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities, learn from one another's experiences, share ideas and best practices, and more.

The July 1 call will set the context of equity, disparities, and intersectionality for Kentuckians with disabilities when offered programs, services, or work and volunteer opportunities by nonprofit organizations.  Presenters Dr. Sheila A. Schuster and Katie Bentley will provide descriptions and data on various disabilities and the barriers faced by Kentuckians living with them. Participants will also be introduced to the United 874K Disabilities Coalition – now 20 years old – as well as to resources for accommodating and supporting individuals with disabilities. Join us for this important discussion on equity.     

PRESENTERS: 

Sheila A. Schuster, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who has been active in policy advocacy in Frankfort since 1978 to improve services for Kentuckians living with mental illness and other disabilities and those without access to health care.  Dr. Schuster is the Executive Director of the Advocacy Action Network which includes the United 874K Disabilities Coalition and the KY Mental Health Coalition.  She is also Board Chair of Kentucky Voices for Health.  Email:  kyadvocacy@gmail.com

Katie Bentley is a well-known and effective disabilities advocate at both the state and federal levels.  She has been working with people with disabilities and their families for nearly 20 years.  Katie is the former Public Policy Director for the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities and has served as the Co-Chair of the United 874K Disabilities Coalition for the past five years.  Katie is the mother of two children with disabilities. Email:  dkatie.bentley@gmail.com