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Leveling the playing field: UK students adapt books, toys for children with disabilities

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SUMMARY: Playing is crucial for children’s development, but toys can be challenging for kids with disabilities. The University of Kentucky’s “Toys with a Purpose” program is addressing this issue by adapting toys for inclusivity. Collaborating with the College of Health Sciences, students contribute ideas to create free, usable toys for all children. Simple modifications, like adding knobs to puzzles or pull tabs to books, enable children to play together. Dr. Chuck Stamper, affected by muscular dystrophy, finds joy in seeing children enjoy toys they can use. The initiative aims to expand its reach by creating a community toolkit for adaptations across Kentucky.

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The University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences and other groups across the university contribute their ideas and efforts to provide free toys to make playtime more inclusive

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Evening weather forecast: 5/2/2025

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SUMMARY: Evening weather update for 5/2/2025: Scattered storms remain, with one severe storm in parts of Lee and Jackson Counties, centered over McKe until 7:00 p.m. The watch has been mostly lifted, though a strong storm in Anderson County could prompt another warning shortly. Most storms are expected to subside by 9:00 p.m. Derby weekend brings showers and storm chances, especially around Church Hill, with a rainy Sunday as well. Louisville will see a significant temperature drop. Scattered showers and storms will continue into tomorrow morning, with possible isolated severe storms and lingering rains into Sunday. More updates will follow as needed.

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Kentucky’s evening weather forecast for May 2, 2025.

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Dodging showers and storms through Derby weekend

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2025-05-02 15:40:00

SUMMARY: Spring warmth returned to Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Gusty winds and rising humidity signaled more storms, with strong to severe thunderstorms expected Friday evening, mainly involving damaging winds and large hail. The Kentucky Derby forecast predicts intermittent rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Sunday will see scattered showers as a persistent low pressure system remains over the region. A brief dry period is expected Monday before another round of light, spotty showers returns on Wednesday.

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Elizabeth McCall with Woodford Reserve

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2025-05-02 08:35:59

SUMMARY: Woodford Reserve is celebrating the 151st Kentucky Derby with a special $5,000 Mint Julep served in exquisite gold-plated cups featuring the Derby trophy and synthetic pink sapphires. Master distiller Elizabeth McCall highlights the tribute to the three rare female Kentucky Derby winners by tailoring the julep recipe to honor them, using three types of mint—chocolate, spearmint, and peppermint—and Woodford Reserve bourbon. The event supports a charity in Paris, Kentucky, providing sanctuary for broodmares, honoring mares that have contributed to the thoroughbred industry. The celebration took place at Churchill Downs during Derby weekend.

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