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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Cones and fences prevent traffic on Rose Street on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

Editorial: UK needs more acceptability and accessibility on campus

Editorial Board October 13, 2022

On campus tours, many future Wildcats can admire the beauty of campus and the new buildings, but what they may not see are the parts that are not quite as nice and accessible. Between elevators that...

UK student Claire Lawrence and her buddy, Scott. 

Best Buddies changes the lives of those with and without disabilities

Kennedy Sabharwal October 12, 2018

Best Buddies is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that has a presence here at UK.The organization's goal is to create a volunteer movement that will lead to friendships, employment...

Wildcab on March 9, 2018. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Provided by UK Photo

UK’s Wildcab offers free rides catered to students with disabilities

Anne Bennett September 28, 2018

UK students with disabilities now have an on-campus ride service just like Uber, if not better.UK’s Wildcab program is known for giving free, late-night rides to all UK students. But what many don’t...

Kernel Opinion SIG

UK’s campus a hostile environment for students with disabilities

Cody Ryan September 4, 2018

UK is a wonderful campus– unless you have a disability.For example, the Whitehall Classroom Building is anything but wheelchair friendly. The elevators are not only small and make me feel like I'm a...

Disability Resource Center accepting nominations for annual award

Cathryn Perini February 22, 2018

The UK Disability Resource Center is accepting nominations for the Carol S. Adelstein Award.Eligible students must show distinction in academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities and social...

Intellectually disabled students gaining more opportunities in higher education

Madison Rexroat June 6, 2017

Intellectually disabled students aren’t typically expected to go to college, but as more programs become available to these students, they prove to be widely successful.Intellectually disabled students...

Workshops help students cope with mental stressors

Lauren Mason February 12, 2017

UK’s Disability Resource Center and Counseling Center have partnered to host biweekly workshops in February to help students cope with common internal struggles. The workshops are offered every Tuesday...

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