The Hart-Supported Living Program is for Kentuckians with disabilities to request grants for supports so they can live in, contribute to and participate in their communities.

Is the Hart-Supported Living Program for You?

Any Kentuckian with a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act is eligible to apply for a Hart-Supported Living Program grant. The program is administered through the Department for Aging and Independent Living, but it is a program for people with all disabilities. You (and your family, friends, and the people who support you) should consider applying for Hart-Supported Living Program grant if:

1. You want to live in a home of your choice that is typical of the homes where people without disabilities live.
2. You want to participate in your community with all members of the community.
3. You want to decide for yourself what supports and services you need to live in the community.
4. You want to arrange for and manage your own supports.

How Do I Find Out More About Supported Living?

The links below provide detailed information about the Hart-Supported Living Program. You can download a Supported Living Application by clicking on the "Application" link. You can find contact information for Regional Hart-Supported Living Coordinators and for the State Hart-Supported Living Coordinator by clicking on the "List of Contacts" link in the list below.

• Application for Hart-Supported Living
• Description of Hart-Supported Living

This document contains a description of the Hart-Supported Living Program, as well as information about the following topics:
• Supports that can be requested
• Eligibility for Hart-Supported Living
• Completing your application
• Submitting your application
• Application review and funding process
• Housing and Housing Assistance Links
• List of Contacts
• Meetings of the State Hart-Supported Living Council

The State Hart-Supported Living Council meets as often as necessary but at least every other month. Meetings are usually scheduled on the second Friday of alternate months, beginning in January of each year. All meetings are open to the public, and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. "Regular" and "Joint" meetings are regular meetings of the State Council, but Regional Coordinators also attend the Joint meetings. For a meetings schedule, click the link above, then choose "State Hart-Supported Living Council" from the "Select an entity" dropdown list.

Kentucky Administrative Regulations

• KAR 2:190: Hart-supported living services

Kentucky Statutes

• KRS 210.770: Definitions for KRS 210.770 to 210.795
• KRS 210.775: State Supported Living Council
• KRS 210.780: Duties of State Council
• KRS 210.790: Eligibility for Services
• KRS 210.795: Standards for Supported Living Arrangements

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