"America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion"
How are you planning to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/NDEAM
What is Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period? What changes can I make during this time?
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time, you can make certain changes to your health insurance coverage, including adding, dropping, or changing your Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage. Even if you are happy with your current health and drug coverage, Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is a good time to review what you have, compare it with other options, and make sure that your current coverage still meets your needs for the coming year.
You can make as many changes as you need to your Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment. The changes you can make include:
- Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan
- Joining a new Part D prescription drug plan
- Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
- Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
The last changes you make will take effect on January1, 2022.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Contact your SHIP if you have questions about your coverage options. SHIP counselors can help you use Medicare’s Plan Finder, or they will use the Plan Finder on your behalf as a tool to review your costs and options. SHIP counselors are unbiased and will not recommend any specific plan or plans. However, they can help you navigate and understand your costs and options so that you can pick a plan that best meets your current needs.
KIPDA 502 266 5571
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Contact your SMP if you believe you may be experiencing Medicare fraud, abuse, or errors. SMP representatives can teach you how to spot and protect yourself from potential Medicare fraud.
Louisville SMP 502 574 6960
1-800-MEDICARE: You can call Medicare if you want to change your coverage during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. You can also call Medicare for help finding plans in your area. Medicare will send you a new Medicare & You handbook in the mail each fall, containing information specific to your region. If you do not receive your copy, contact Medicare to request another one.
Medicare Advantage Plan/Part D plan: Contact a plan directly if you have questions about its benefits, coverage, or costs. If you do not receive your ANOC or EOC from your current plan, contact your plan to request copies.
View the full list of services at Humana Neighborhood Center HERE
While it was not uncommon throughout history for blind people to use a stick or cane to navigate, society largely didn't accept that blind people could travel by ourselves until recently. In the 1960s, the National Federation of the Blind became a leader in fighting for the rights of the blind and in pioneering innovative training programs using the white cane. At our urging, the United States Congress adopted a joint resolution in 1964 designating October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day and recognizing that white canes enable blind people to travel safely and independently.
While the white cane does keep blind people safe (because drivers and other pedestrians can easily see it), it is also a tool that blind people use to explore and navigate our environment. For this reason, the emphasis of White Cane Safety Day has shifted over time away from safety, and toward independence and equality. We believe that it's important to celebrate this history and recognize the white cane as the tool that allows the blind to "come and go on [our] own" as President Lyndon Johnson said back in 1964.
For more information click HERE or call 859.757.1520
ACL's National Paralysis Resource Center (managed by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation) is announcing two new funding opportunities for organizations and agencies that serve people living with any type of paralysis.
The 2021 Direct Effect and Priority Impact Quality of Life grants initiatives are now open for applications.
The Direct Effect (Tier 1) Grants up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations for projects that clearly impact individuals living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. Priority Impact grants offer three increasing levels of grant funding.
Priority Impact (Tiers 2-4) offers three increasing levels of grant funding. Each tier is targeted to focus on a Priority issue for the community of individuals living with paralysis and their families, as follows:
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Tier 2 -- Grants of up to $30,000 for the following Priority areas:
- Respite/Caregiving
- Assistive Technology
- COVID-19: Addressing Social Isolation
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Tier 3 -- Grants of up to $40,000
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Tier 4 -- Grants of up to $50,000
The online application submission deadline is Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST
Complete the online application HERE
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This year the Louisville Metro Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is collaborating with Kentuckiana Veteran-Community Integration Coalition (K-VIC) to host a Veterans Day event.
On November 10, 2021 from 10 AM to 4 PM, a special Veterans Day event will take place at the Louisville Water Tower 3005 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207. The event will be mostly outside under covered tents and offer a drive thru option for all veterans. Musical entertainment that day will include jazz groups from various schools, a DJ, and our own “Silver Notes”. Mayor Greg Fischer and Judge Maria Grangier will serve as keynote speakers for the event and they will share the importance of Veterans and their sacrifice to our community.
Other exciting events include the Speed Art Museum's canvas art project, Classic Car Parade, Community Informational Booths from the Alzheimer Association, Bellarmine University, Louisville Metro RCS and many more. Every Veteran who attends the event will get a free meal from Mission Barbecue and a special bag full of keepsake and useful items.
If you are interested in knowing more about this event, contact the RSVP Office at (502) 574-1530 or Lori Paris, Veterans Community Partnership Co-Chair at (502) 936-1388 or lori.paris@va.gov
One Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken
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