Self-Employment & Disability Resources¶
State and federal resources relevant to funding/supporting a solo, bootstrapped LLC startup.
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (KYOVR) — Self-Employment Services¶
See full details in Tax Notes. Can fund startup equipment and business plan development for Kentucky residents with disabilities pursuing self-employment, including Autism Spectrum Disorder specifically (served through the Perkins Center programs).
- Coordinator: Betty Whitaker — 502-782-3435
- Central office: 502-564-4440
- Note: Order of Selection in effect since May 2025 — call to check current intake status before assuming availability.
Other Kentucky small-business resources (not yet vetted)¶
| Resource | What it covers |
|---|---|
| LiftFund Kentucky | Small business loans, Lexington & Richmond, KY |
| Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority | Fixed-rate loans for equipment/facility projects |
| Kentucky Assistive Technology program | Device/equipment requests, can be initiated by the individual |
To research further¶
- [ ] SBA resources for entrepreneurs with disabilities (national level, separate from KY state programs)
- [ ] Whether any of the above stack with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub or are mutually exclusive