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October, 2018 KIPDA Newsletter
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MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE
Meeting
Date
Time
Location
KIPDA Municipal Clerks Association
Wednesday, Oct. 3
11:00 a.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Homecare Providers Meetings
Tuesday, Oct. 9
9:30 a.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Regional Water Council
Tuesday, Oct. 9
1:30 p.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
Wednesday, Oct. 10
10:00 a.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Transportation Technical Coordinating Committee
Wednesday, Oct. 10
1:00 p.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Mental Health & Aging Coalition Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 11
10:00 a.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Healthy Reentry Coalition
Tuesday, Oct. 23
10:00 a.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
Transportation Policy Committee
Thursday, Oct. 25
12:30 p.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
KIPDA Board of Directors
Thursday, Oct. 25
2:00 p.m.
KIPDA Burke Room
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*Since there is the possibility that a meeting could be canceled, relocated or rescheduled please call the KIPDA office at (502) 266-6084 to confirm a meeting prior to attending.
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in accessing available services or in attending agency activities. If there is a need for KIPDA to be aware of a specific accommodation, you are encouraged to contact this agency at least one week in advance of the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be considered for the delivery of the service or attendance requirement prior to the activity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Community & Economic
Development Division
Grant Writing USA Grants Training in Louisville, KY - November 13th & 14th
American Printing House for the Blind and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Louisville, November 13-14, 2018. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals.
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.
We are excited to offer KIPDA members a special tuition rate of $425 which includes everything: two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forum that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Please use discount code "KYASSN" to receive this $30 discount off full price at registration.
Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are also available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.
Complete event details including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration are available here.
Bob Belknap
American Printing House for the Blind
502.899.2362 bbelknap@aph.org
More than 10,000 agencies across North America have turned to Grant Writing USA for grant writing and grant management training.
Bullitt County holds 2nd Complete Count Committee Meeting for 2020 Census
Bullitt County held their second Complete Count Committee meeting on September 26th at the Mount Washington City Hall. The Complete Count Committee's (CCCs) for each county will help utilize local knowledge, influence and resources to help educate and motivate residents to participate in the upcoming census and to promote the benefits of participating. Michelle Elison is the the Kentucky Partnership Specialist for our state and is helping to organize these meetings for each county in the KIPDA region. She may be reached at Michelle.Elison@census.gov
Bullitt County plans to hold their next CCC meeting in November before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The U.S. Census is still attempting to locate a space in the Louisville Metro area for a temporary Census office. Please find the notice in the link below for further information. Any assistance with finding a suitable office space is greatly appreciated.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month; a time to celebrate survivors, honor those who have died, and raise awareness. Domestic violence comes in different forms and is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control).
Abusive partners have a need to gain and maintain all of the power and control in the relationship and domestic violence occurs across all walks of life regardless of age, economic status, race, religion or education. Regardless of the batterer’s background, they typically share similar traits: insecurity, emotional dependence, excessive jealousy, and manipulative behaviors .
Abusive partners are frequently described as being like “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" since they can go from being very charming to suddenly angry and violent. The abusive behaviors are a way to maintain power and control and the abuser will place blame on the victim and tell them that they caused the abusive actions. Abusers work very hard to keep their victim in the relationship and make it difficult for the partner to leave; there is a real fear of death or more abuse if they leave.
Victims typically stay because they are made to think they cannot survive on their own, financially or otherwise and abusers often create a financial situation that makes leaving nearly impossible. Although not all victims are female, statistics show one in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime.
Victims have many options, from obtaining a protection order to staying in a shelter, or exploring options through support group or anonymous calls to a local domestic violence shelter or hotline program. It’s important for survivors to know that the abuse is not their fault, and they are not alone. The U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential and anonymous support by phone at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224. The Center for Women and Families has five regional locations serving nine Kentuckiana counties: Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties in Kentucky and Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana. They have a Toll-Free 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.844.BE.SAFE.1 or (1-844-237-2331) and can be found online at www.thecenteronline.org.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign in the United States founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. With the changing demographics, bullying among seniors is a growing problem. Bullying behavior can range from verbal intimidation all the way to physical violence. Features to be alert to include the following:
-Repetitive, negative behavior towards another person which violates standards of appropriate conduct
-Negative behavior occurring over a period of time, typically becoming more extreme
-Behavior which may be consciously or unconsciously committed by the bully
-Behavior which is unsolicited by the victim
-The effects on the victim are lasting and harmful
Ways to deal with bullying:
For agencies
• acknowledge the problems and develop an approach
• zero-tolerance on bullying
• implement codes of conduct
• enforce consequences for bullying
For victims
• ignore the bully
• report to the proper individuals/ authorities
• document the instances of bullying
For bystanders – speak up! We are all responsible to get involved and stop bullying.
Source: PACER
October is Health Literacy Month!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health literacy can be defined as “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.”
Why is it Health Literacy Month so important? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that “nearly 9 out of 10 adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease.” That’s almost 90% of all adults! So, what are some good ways to improve your health literacy?
After signing up for health insurance, make sure to check your mail for any information from the health insurance company. You should receive a booklet with all your benefit information in it. This information will help you determine which doctors are in your plan as well as what your plan covers. You can always call the number on the back of your health insurance card with any questions you might have.
Make sure to see your Primary Care Physician (PCP) at least once a year for a checkup. Before and during your visit, make sure to do the following:
Before going to your PCP, write down any questions you have for them. Take them with you to ask the doctor or nurse when you see him or her. Writing the questions down helps you remember to ask them during your visit.
Repeat what you hear back to the doctor or nurse. This makes sure that the doctor or nurse has the chance to clarify any information you don’t understand.
Take any medications with you to your visit and make sure to show them to your PCP. Be sure to include any vitamins and supplements.
For more information on Health Literacy Month, go to: www.healthliteracymonth.org
Remember! Open enrollment to purchase a health insurance plan for 2019 through healthcare.gov starts November 1st and runs through December 15th. Call KIPDA at (502) 266 5571 to set up an appointment with your Assister.
October 12th - 20th is Bone and Joint Action Week
Bone and joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people. More than half the American population (over 18) is affected by bone and joint conditions; a third of them required medical care for these conditions. Bone and joint conditions include back pain, arthritis, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis, and spinal deformity. These conditions lead to significant disability plus diminished productivity and quality of life. Treatment is expensive and since the “Baby Boomers” became beneficiaries of Medicare, the economic and societal cost of bone and joint health has escalated and is expected to continue for decades.
What Can You Do?
Be active! Get some exercise! Physical activity helps your bones and joints and can postpone or prevent bone/joint disorders. WebMD recommends doing strengthening, aerobic, and flexibility (range-of-motion) exercises. In fact, scientific evidence recommends regular lifelong physical activity to improve bone/joint health.
Eating right is always an important part of maintaining your overall health, and your bones/joints will benefit from a healthy diet, too! Bones need lots of calcium and vitamin D. Doctors suggest up to 1,500 mg of calcium daily. Try to get your calcium via your meals (e.g., milk, yogurt) and make up the difference with a calcium supplement (e.g., vitamin pill). Did you know that the vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium? But, always check with your doctor first to see how much calcium you need.
Always see your health care provider if you start to experience pain or discomfort in your bones or joints. Many conditions can be treated without surgery—using heat, ice, exercise, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, physical therapy, activity modification, or joint injections.
Transportation Division
Age-Friendly Louisville Strategic Plan Launch Party
September 18, 2018 marked the kickoff for the Age-Friendly Louisville Strategic Plan. After months of domain workshops, the Action Plan was unveiled at a party at the Jewish Family and Career Services Building. Their mission is “Creating an accessible and inclusive city for people of all ages and abilities.” Four areas were highlighted and members were encouraged to sign up for committees to get more involved. They included Housing, Mobility & Access, Social Participation, Respect & Inclusion and Community Support & Health Services. KIPDA Transportation Division staff attended the launch party and will be working with the Mobility & Access Committee to ensure that the age-friendly improvement of sidewalks, crosswalks, and signal crossing times/options is included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Back to the Future - 2018 Regional Mobility Council Transportation Summitt
This year’s Regional Mobility Council Transportation Summit theme was Back to the Future. The day was full of technology-inspired data and speakers. The Frazier History Museum was the venue for the fourth year in a row. Attendees from the region and around the world heard about advancements in transportation technology. Four international visitors were there on behalf of their native countries.
Larry Skutchan, the Director of Technology Product Research from the American Printing House for the Blind spoke about the Nearby Explorer Online app, a powerful location exploration app for use on Android™ and iOS devices. This is a full featured GPS app that empowers users to independently explore with confidence! Nearby Explorer uses GPS and your phone’s compass to speak real-time information about your surroundings. It includes millions of points of interest (POIs) in the U.S. and Canada. When used with a built-in compass, the app also provides feedback about features in your environment.
Anna Lee Espinosa Bard explained how her team of graduate students and volunteers mapped the entire University of Kentucky campus to make it more user-friendly for persons with disabilities. Up-to-date accessibility mapping has now been incorporated into the official UK campus map. The campus map URL is https://maps.uky.edu/campusmap/.
After the morning presentations, Drew Robinson from Peak Fitness lead the room in some stretches.
Aida Copic, Director of Planning at Transit Authority of River City (TARC), provided an update on the Dixie Highway Project/Bus Rapid Transit. There were several audience questions about how this will make it more convenient for persons with disabilities to travel through our region, as well as how the new Bus Rapid Transit system will make transit more desirable for others in the area.
After lunch, Ed Blayney, Innovation Project Manager, Office of Performance Improvement and Innovation with Louisville Metro, spoke about autonomous vehicles and planning for an emerging technology with an uncertain future. Louisville was ranked 17th in the United States for potential implementation of autonomous vehicles. More information on the AV Playbook for Louisville can be found here https://louisvillemetro.gitbook.io/autonomous-vehicle-playbook/background/introduction.
Finally, Kevin Tolbert, UAW/Ford International Representative, Advanced Manufacturing and Product Intelligence, discussed autonomous vehicles and their possible impact on workers.
Bullitt County Chamber Shows First Responders Appreciation During Lunch
To commemorate September 11, 2001 and the service of first responders, Bullitt County began honoring their dedicated members at their September monthly Chamber of Commerce lunch. This year’s lunch was held on September 13th, 2018 at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center.
Officers/representatives from the following were in attendance and were honored:
Bullitt County Coroner’s Office
Bullitt County Detention Center
Bullitt County Dispatch/911 Bullitt County Emergency Management Agency
