Build Inclusion

10/12/2026

Tis the spooky season and we are ready to celebrate! 🎃 Join us at Build Inclusion for a Halloween party on October 30th from 6-8pm! We will have music, light refreshments, and a scary good time! Costumes highly encouraged but never required. We can’t wait to see you! 👻

10/08/2026

Please accept this invitation to join a collaborative day of conversation with change-makers and community members. This is your chance to get involved in making Kentucky a more intentionally inclusive State for all.

Whether you are a person with lived experience, a service provider, teacher, community organizer, program administrator, counselor, neighbor, parent, friend, or just someone more interested in building collective sustainability in your community, this is the day for you!

PERKS of the day:

➡️Network & socialize with friends & colleagues, old & new

➡️ Contribute to small & large group discussions throughout the day

➡️Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, lunch & snacks

➡️Gain in-person, direct access to field professionals from KY and beyond

And did we mention…

👏Our keynote will feature Andrew Oliver, of Do For One, who has built a network of freely-given relationships in NYC inspired by concepts of .

👏AND, there is NO cost to attend thanks to the generosity and grant funding by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities

So WHY spend a whole day with us? So many reasons…

⬆️Gain a deeper understanding of these concepts and how they relate to real issues people with disabilities and their families face.

⬆️Learn how mindset shifts, new ideas 💡 and innovative practices help to breakdown everyday barriers to housing, employment, access, opportunities and friendship.

⬆️Build a network of people who share the same belief that belonging, inclusion & co-creation is fundamental to real change.

⬆️ Contribute your ideas 💡 as we collaborate together & visualize a brighter, more supportive future for you, your loved ones & our KY communities.

⬆️Leave with actionable items and next steps.

If you are looking for a refreshing start, need a mid-November 🍁🍂 getaway, or just a new way to look at old problems, this is for you!

🗓️Wednesday, November 11, at Posh Event Center, 401 Outlet Center Drive, Georgetown, KY

⏰9am - 5pm EST

📲💻Register for either event by scanning the QR code below, or accessing this link here:
https://forms.gle/aH7E6JUH6n2SFA1P7

⁉️DM us for questions, or comment below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Alliance of Change
Inclusion Seekers

08/27/2026

Join Inclusion Seekers for a series of 4 online sessions that will cover a variety of topics including community building strategies, discovering strengths, affirming gifts, planning for sustainability and more. Sessions are 1.5 hours and conversational. All are welcome!
Date & Time
Sep 15, 2026 01:00 PM
Sep 22, 2026 01:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 01:00 PM
Oct 6, 2026 01:00 PM

05/26/2026

There is still time to register and a few spots left!

Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Now introducing Build Wellness: a Life Skills Learning Series at Build Inclusion! This learning series is designed to educate, empower, and encourage teens and young adults to be more confident in navigating adult life in the community. In this 7-week course, participants will have hands-on experiences, opportunities to engage with professionals from the community, and time to network and foster relationships with other participants. The series will teach participants about a wide range of fundamental topics surrounding life skills such as taking care of their mental health, healthy relationships, financial literacy, goal setting, employment skills, and more. See the flyer below to learn more and follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/NRqsUJAjeBhtZmQV6

Be sure to register today as spots are limited! Series begins on June 1, 2026. See you there!

05/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate the people and communities that made this year great! With a grant from Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities & a lot of innovation & fun with our friends, Inclusion Seekers & Life Works: Supported Living Services we are excited to share what we’ve been up to over the past few months and the people who made the Kentucky come to life.

Register/RSVP today!
Event is June 12, 6-8pm at the Richmond Area Arts Council

05/06/2026

Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Now introducing Build Wellness: a Life Skills Learning Series at Build Inclusion! This learning series is designed to educate, empower, and encourage teens and young adults to be more confident in navigating adult life in the community. In this 7-week course, participants will have hands-on experiences, opportunities to engage with professionals from the community, and time to network and foster relationships with other participants. The series will teach participants about a wide range of fundamental topics surrounding life skills such as taking care of their mental health, healthy relationships, financial literacy, goal setting, employment skills, and more. See the flyer below to learn more and follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/NRqsUJAjeBhtZmQV6

Be sure to register today as spots are limited! Series begins on June 1, 2026. See you there!

04/22/2026

EDIT: come hang out with us at Kite Fest! We are set up next to the picnic tables and already flying some kites we’d be happy to share! Photo of location in the comments.

Come hang out with us at Kite Fest this Saturday, April 25th 2026! The team at Build Inclusion will be hanging out from 12-2pm at Masterson Station Park in Lexington to watch (and maybe fly) some kites and enjoy a beautiful Saturday in the bluegrass! We will edit this post once we arrive to let you know where you can find us, and you can also contact us at (859) 321-5597 for more information. Hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

Check out Kendall, Kameron and Build Inclusion in the newest version of Exceptional Family Magazine!

Exceptional Family's newest issue is out!

To read it in English: EF Winter/Spring 2026 English Version: https://issuu.com/lexingtonfamily/docs/exceptional_family_magazine_winter_spring_2026

To read it in Spanish: EF Invierno/Primavera 2026 Version en Espanol: https://issuu.com/lexingtonfamily/docs/exceptional_familia_invierno_primav_ebb16921628e03

03/05/2026

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Join us in celebrating this March

NACDD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.

People with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

This month, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

Learn more here: https://nacdd.org/2026-dd-awareness-month-were-here-then-now-always/

01/21/2026

UPDATE! POSTPONED DUE TO DANGEROUS COLD AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. We are so sorry, but we are putting safety first for you and our staff. We will wait til’ the snow clears and make sure to reschedule this event soon. Look for our February Social scheduled for February 16, 2026, 5-7pm. Thanks and spread the word!
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your and dreams for 2026 with us at our monthly Social, Thursday, January 29, 4-6pm! ThisPartners for Youth Foundation, Inc.tive, thoughtful selves and join us for a special afternoon. Sponsored in collaboration with Partners for Youth Foundation, Inc.