Build Inclusion

A party to celebrate friendship and fall festivities. Come join us to meet new friends and catch up with some you may know. Open to young adults - a dinner, dance and social!

We're wishing you a fun, happy & safe Halloween. 🎃 Here are some gentle reminders for 🍬💜

🧙‍♀️ Check out our article with a BOO-tiful Halloween-themed activity to help teach social concepts! 👻 bit.ly/4f3OVZ5

Great night at the Lyric Theatre with New Vista KY Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work & celebrating the screening of Unseen: Caregiver Documentary. Thanks to all
of the community members who showed up in support of the film and family caregivers!

Please join us at the Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, October 22, at 6pm where we come together to watch Unseen: Caregiver Documentary. Learn how you can help and support family caregivers through this enlightening film. Guided discussion will follow. Kentucky Society for Clinical Social Work has approved 2 free CEUs for this event. This film is also helpful for families, friends, direct support staffs, legislators, school faculty & administrators, case managers, medical personnel and more. Let’s fill the theater! First 50 people get free popcorn 🍿 & beverages provided by & New Vista KY

Check out Tim Villegas and his podcast from Think Inclusive, and be sure to catch the 2018 episode from our Chief Innovation Officer.

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Save the Date! September 5, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm at the Main Event in Lexington, KY. View a private screening of the Unseen: Caregiver Documentary with other family caregivers and supportive community members. Respite available for family members in your care who will enjoy a fun night! Game cards and dinner provided- space is limited so please make reservations. ! Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor New Vista KY, and to the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative for sponsorship of the venue.

Have a high schooler looking for a good way to spend time in June? There’s still time to sign up for the Summer Employment Prep Camp offered at the LifeSkills Center at Tates Creek! Specifically for those students who face barriers to employment and other community benefits. Sponsored by Fayette County Public Schools, will be there along with Bluegrass Career Services, Finck Supported Living Services. Come and join us to learn valuable skills that are transferable in many different environments.

Announcing an exciting opportunity to learn more about supporting the teams that support the people we serve. Usually that begins at home, with a or . has teamed up with New Vista KY to bring the Unseen: Caregiver Documentary to you. We have plans for a community showing in Lexington in August, but are available now to schedule private showings. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone that is serving individuals with disabilities, whether you work as a service provider, caregiver, teacher, therapist, etc… We’d also like to see this shared with students in the , , , and other fields. Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information or to schedule your personalized screening.

That’s what we do! throughout the Commonwealth! The Kentucky IPS Supported Employment team at the state conference and Karen representing at the transition fair in Berea!

The staff showed their support at the transition fair at Henry Clay High School today.

Wow 🤩! We are grateful for all that came out for the 2nd Fun Raiser! Thank you for so much support - to all of our friends, family, community members, donors and vendors, we thank you for your generosity! The food was great, and the company was even better! Shout out to the band of music therapists from Central Kentucky Creative Therapies and to all who helped to make this night a success.

The monies earned will be put to good use as we continue to place young adults with disabilities into community-based jobs, and support inclusion in our neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. Thanks again for your support!

Mark your calendars for our 2nd party & “fun”raiser! Friday, February 16 at the Athens Lunchroom. , and provided by Central Kentucky Creative Therapies. Join us for an evening of community fun, &

Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-fundraiser-tickets-802070974877

ID: Mardi Gras celebration advertisement on a purple background with green & gold accents. Friday, February 16, 2024, $30 per person benefitting 501(c)3 non-profit agency Build Inclusion.

It's with great pleasure of the Board of Directors of Build Inclusion, Inc. to officially announce the agency’s new Executive Diretor, Rachael Lanter, MSW, CSW (she/her/hers). Rachael started working at Build Inclusion as a practicum student in January 2020 before becoming a part-time employee shortly after her internship ended. Since becoming a full-time employee in May 2021, Rachael has served in a variety of roles such as Practicum Student Supervisor, Mental Health Services program director, and the IPS Program Supervisor. Rachael has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky. She is a Certified Social Worker through the state of Kentucky and is currently working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. When she's not at work, you can find Rachael reading, doing DIY projects around her house, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.

What I love about this work: "Since I've always been a goal-oriented person, I find it very fulfilling to help others accomplish their goals and find meaningful work. It's such an honor to be part of someone's journey in self-discovery and self-determination as their work toward achieving their dreams."


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Have you ever wondered what supported employment looks like at Build Inclusion? Tune in to this episode of the Demand and Disrupt podcast to hear Rachael Lanter describe the process and discuss what she loves about her leadership job which ultimately assists job seekers on their journey to inclusive employment.

To listen head to the link in our bio!

As part of our ongoing efforts, Build Inclusion has secured the rights to share the Unseen: Caregiver Documentary. Behind the scenes of success for many individuals with disabilities are loving families and caregivers that also need your support. We’d like to recognize their efforts and promote policies and resources that facilitate their success too.

We know in raising any child, it takes a village. We want to strengthen and expand that village to include all families. Stay tuned for announcements of public screenings, and please reach out if you’d like to discuss a private screening for your organization. This is a much watch for students, field professionals, policy makers, school staffs & administrators, mental health professionals, and communities who are striving to embrace diversity, and make a more inclusive, equitable and healthy society. We will even come to you and facilitate discussion and feedback after the showing!

Reach out to [email protected] or send us a DM for more information.

Have you reserved your spot yet? There’s still time! Music Therapy classes start Tuesday, 10/10! Contact us [email protected]

Please welcome Emma King to the team. Emma will be leading the music therapy groups in partnership with Build Inclusion. We are excited for to bring her talents and expertise to the team.

Nicole, Melody & Annette representing our team at the Summer Send Off at New Vista KY today. Great visiting with families & service providers, and sharing our opportunities & efforts. Valuing our local and statewide partnerships.