FEMA Seeking Kentuckians Affected By Recent Storms

Our contact at FEMA Headquarters would like to know if any deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind Kentuckians living in the counties listed below have experienced damage from the storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from April 2nd to the present. If so, please contact your local emergency manager and inform KCDHH.

The counties are: Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen, and Woodford.

FEMA has not yet approved Individual Assistance, but they are trying to gather information about D/HH/DB survivors in advance, in case the State’s disaster declaration request is approved.

Resources for Kentucky Flooding

Click the image above to see the list of available resources!

KyRID Spring Conference & Annual Business Meeting

This weekend is designed to demystify the work done in legal and quasi-legal settings. Sponsored by KyRID and the Office of Language Access under the Administrative Office of the Courts of Kentucky.

Registration

Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Join them for the 8th annual SuperHEARo 5K on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The 5K (a timed event) will take place at 9:00am shortly followed by the 1.5 Mile Fun Run (non-timed event) at 9:05am. In addition to an in-person event at White Hall State Historic Site, they will also have a virtual option so you can join them from near or far! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero. Packet pick-up will be available at Surge Screenprinting on Friday, May 16th from 11:30am-1:30pm or prior to the race on Saturday beginning at 8:00am.

Awards will be given for Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers as well as Top 3 Male & Female in varying age groups. The Best Dressed Male & Female Superheroes and Best Dressed Wonder Pet will also receive awards!

More info and signup here.

Family Learning Vacation 2025: "Safe & Sound: Together We Strive - Emergency Preparedness for Children with Hearing Loss and Their Families"

Join them for a one-day interactive event dedicated to empowering children with hearing loss and their families with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate emergencies with confidence. Guided by this year’s theme, "Together We Thrive," they will foster collaboration, resilience, and preparedness to ensure every child has the tools to stay safe in any situation.

To register for FLV DAY, visit their website!

Mental Health Corner

KENTUCKY COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
632 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

Voice: 502-573-2604
Videophone: 502-416-0607
Toll Free: 800-372-2907
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