This week, our "Community Connection" is putting a long-overdue spotlight on Meade County, and its seat of Brandenburg, just a short drive west of Louisville! Chamber of Commerce director Annie Hamilton Emond is here to explain how Meade County is peaceful enough for a quiet escape, yet busy enough to keep us entertained and occupied! From a haunting witch festival in October, to the state's "best county fair", to an abundance of attractive shopping/dining/lodging opportunities, you'll find all you need and then some to create life-long vacation memories. Plan your travels accordingly, and feel free to email Annie with inquiries about our discussion at director@meadekychamber.org. You also owe yourself a visit to Meade County's all new tourism web page linked here: https://www.visitmeadecounty.org/.

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This week, I'm honored to present to you a Kentuckian who brings individuals with disabilities windows to the world of technology! He is Mr. Ryan Creech, with the University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI), who specializes in accessible digital media. In other words, he seeks to make websites, documents, and other forms of technology user-friendly...not just for those with visual impairments, but for people with other mental/physical disabilities as well. He also serves on the board of the Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF), which provides interest-free loans to qualified individuals seeking to purchase adaptive equipment to meet their needs. Ryan will enlighten us on the disability that he personally has overcome, his line of work, and the clients he has frequently been known to serve. He'll also offer a synopsis of the AATLF, and how it may likely benefit us or people we know. Enjoy listening and broadening your mind! Don't hesitate to email Ryan with any inquiries about our discussion points at ryan.creech@uky.edu. And, to learn more about the Human Development Institute at UK, simply click here to visit its web page: https://hdi.uky.edu/. Finally, additional info on the AATLF is readily available at this link: https://aatlf.org/.

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This week, I'm beyond excited to present a women's high school basketball coach who recently claimed her 8th (eighth) state championship!! Yep, you read right...her name is Donna Moir, and this season, she led Louisville's Sacred Heart Academy to its fifth consecutive title! Donna was also privileged to play on a Sacred Heart championship team as a freshman. Join us as she looks back on this experience, and discusses some of the many memorable players/highlights that have made her title runs truly special. She also describes the fulfilling facets of her post as Sacred Heart's athletic director, and offers useful advice for youngsters entertaining the thought of playing/coaching basketball. Coach Moir has poured her heart and soul into her players and her profession, and I know you'll agree that her passion shines brightly throughout our conversation. So, enjoy a trip down Memory Lane with this living legend!

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