We can ALL learn to advocate for ourselves.

Tips on Advocacy and answers to some of your questions can be found in the answers to these questions.

• Who can I contact for help?
• How do I know which laws will help me?
• Where do I file a complaint?
• What information should I have ready before I start a complaint?

Who can I contact for help?

Get help by contacting the following agencies:

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
The Heyburn Building, Suite 700
332 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
1-800-292-5566
502-595-4084 (T)
502-595-4801 (Fax)

Protection and Advocacy
Division of the Department of Public Advocacy
100 Fair Oaks Lane, Suite 302
Frankfort, KY 40601
1-800-372-2988 (V/T)
502-564-0848 (Fax)

• Protection & Advocacy General Brochure (Acrobat file, 91 KB): describes the general services and responsibilities of the Protection & Advocacy Division.
• Kentucky Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Division (Acrobat file, 117 KB): describes the programs that the Protection & Advocacy serves and explains who is eligible for those programs, the activities of Protection & Advocacy, and how to contact the agency.

Where do I file a complaint?

The correct form to fill out will depend on your situation. KCDHH has links to various complaint forms. Review the laws and the complaint forms, then decide which form is right for you. If you have questions, please contact us through the KCDHH Request for Information Form and a staff person will assist you.

Before you fill out a complaint form, it is very important that you have all of the correct information that you need.

What information should I have ready before I start a complaint?

It is usually best if you submit your complaint in writing. Include the following information:

• Your name, address, and phone number where you can be contacted.
• List all organizations or agencies that were involved in the act of discrimination.
• State the date when the act of discrimination occured, or when it began if it is still occurring.
• Describe the incident. State who was involved, what happened, how they discriminated, and why you believe they discriminated against you.
• Be sure you are contacting the right agency before you file a complaint. If you file the same complaint with other agencies, list those agencies in your letter.
• Sign your name on the letter.
• Make a copy for your records and maintain a current file.
• Mail, fax or email attachments to the agency with which you are filing the complaint.


If you need a lawyer, contact the Legal Aid Society  or the Kentucky Bar Association. You may also contact a private lawyer that has indicated they are interested in serving individuals with disabilities.

Please refer to the KCDHH Employment Advocacy Information for more information.

How do I know which laws will help me?

Many laws protect you as a deaf or hard of hearing person. Contact KCDHH to determine which law applies to your situation.