Events
Save the Date! Rural Appalachia Stroke Camp to Provide Adaptive Recreation and Keynote Speakers for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
Saturday, September 25
The Eastern Kentucky Stroke Warriors, a support group of stroke survivors and caregivers, announced the first Rural Appalachia Stroke Camp will be held Sept. 25, 2021 at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. The group is partnering with the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN) to host stroke survivors and caregivers for a fun-filled day to relax, learn and rejuvenate.
The theme of the camp is It’s Your Day: Refresh-Renew-Refocus.Keynote speakers will be providing information on stroke awareness, stress management, music therapy and healthy eating. Attendees can participate in a number of activities that will be adapted to stroke survivors’ needs, including fishing, boating, putt-putt golf, crafting and cooking demonstrations.
There is no cost to attend the day, but registration is required and attendance will be limited. The full agenda and registration will be available in July.
All activities held during the event will strictly adhere to COVID-19 public health guidelines requiring masks, social distancing and related safeguards. In the event that changes must be made to the camp’s format or schedule due to COVID-19, updates will be posted at http://ruralhealth.med.uky.edu.
The East Kentucky Stroke WARRIOR (We advocate for stroke survivors and caregivers in our region) group formed in 2015 to provide advocacy and a positive forum for stroke survivors and their caregivers to ask questions, share challenges, triumphs and other personal experiences. Additionally, the group provides community education to increase awareness about stroke warning signs, symptoms and prevention, and it has been recognized twice in 2020 with awards from the American Stroke Association.
For questions or more information about the stroke camp or the monthly support group meetings, contact Keisha Hudson at keisha.hudson@uky.edu.
The stroke camp is funded in part by a Wellness Edge (WE) Grant, supported by Grant Number 90PRRC0001-01-00 from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the WE staff and do not necessarily represent the official views of the ACL or HHS.
Virtual Stroke Interactive Event
Tuesday, June 15
The purpose of this interactive virtual event is to discuss multiple topics related to adaptive activities for individuals who have had a stroke and their caregivers. This interactive virtual event will include both video and live content. This virtual event will also briefly introduce an in-person stroke camp that will occur in rural Appalachian Kentucky in the Fall 2021.
Register Here: https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TkL8rji1TAOq1BGl3jaYew
Virtual Interactive Stroke Webinar
Tuesday, June 15
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
- Introduction to the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN)- Dr. Pat Kitzman, PhD, Professor, UK College of Health Sciences
- Introduction to the Eastern Kentucky Stroke Warriors support group- Keisha Hudson, Administrative Research Assistant, UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Mini Panel
- Importance of activities for stroke survivors and caregivers from ASA’s perspective- TBA, American Stroke Association
- The importance of staying active after a stroke- James Hammock, MD, Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Rehab, Hazard ARH
- The importance of adapted recreation and stroke camp in rural communities- Dr. Frances Feltner, DNP, Director, UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Interactive Exercise
- Interactive demonstration of adapted exercises to do at home- Kara Lee, DPT, Associate Director of Clinical Education, UK College of Health Sciences Heather Witt, PT, UK College of Health Sciences
Music Therapy
- Overview of music therapy and an interactive sing along with participants- Austin Robinson, MM, MT-BC, University of Kentucky
Video
- Adaptive Recreational Activities- Members from the Eastern Kentucky Stroke Warriors Group
Q&A
- Question and Answer Period- All Panelists
7th Annual KCSCI Conference 2019
Friday, October 18
Register for the upcoming KCSCI Conference! More details here.
Upcoming 2019 KARRN Conference
Wednesday, September 18
Save the Date for our 10th annual KARRN Conference
This year's conference theme is "Resources in the Real World"
Share our Save the Date flyer with your colleagues, patients, caregivers, and others!
10th Annual KARRN Conference: Health and Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, September 18
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! View the brochure for all of the details.
The 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Thursday, January 24
HDI and HDI CATS are launching an ADA Training series to be held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This month's presentation is "Accessible Technology & the Workforce: AT as a Reasonable Accomodation."
Register here: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmuHhROVAnYfsON
Join by internet or in person at HDI CATS, 2358 Nicholasville Road Suite 180
Lexington, KY 40503
Ag conference in Lexington!
Wednesday, January 16
With our Kentucky AgrAbility partner, we are pleased to announce that the 2016 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference will be in Lexington at the Hilton in June.
“Bottom Dollars” Documentary in Lexington
Saturday, January 12
We shared the Somerset screening of this documentary with you in July, and now this documentary is coming to Lexington. This free screening and panel discussion about “Bottom Dollars”, an original film about employment for all by Rooted in Rights. “Bottom Dollars” is an hour-long documentary that exposes segregated workplaces and low wages often paid to people with disabilities. Through personal stories and expert interviews, the film presents a vision for better alternatives that promote community inclusion, equal opportunity, and fair wages.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Community Room
300 E Third Street
Lexington KY 40508
For more information, contact Elaine Eisenbaum at eeisenbaum@uky.edu or (859) 257-6086.
KARRN 2018 Conference – Save the Date
Friday, August 24
Planning is in progress for our annual conference. Please plan to join us on Friday, August 24 at Perkins Conference Center in Richmond KY, and spread the word by sharing our Save the Date flyer. 
