About Us

You are their strongest advocate

Our Mission

The mission of Kentucky Advocates for Inclusion & Advocacy (KAIA) is to support community members, parents and caregivers with accurate, reliable information to become the best advocates for inclusion and accessibility in home, school and community settings. This builds strong, productive relationships between community members, schools and businesses that improve experiences for disabled and non-disabled people. This organization is defined by a community with improved access to accurate, reliable information, strong productive relationships and quality inclusive experiences for everyone. We envision a community where home, school and community settings are inclusive and accessible to everyone regardless of their ability or disability.

Our Founder

Organization founder, Shannon Masterson, is an occupational therapist specializing in creating effective Individualized Education Plans for students at every age. Whether you're navigating the special education system with your toddler for the first time, or seeking guidance as your senior wraps up their high school career, KAIA is here to help.

Once you’ve taken some time to read through the information here, we look forward to talking with you about personalized next steps.

Looking for a quick answer? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section or check out our Tips and Tricks. Prefer a video, IEP Advocate owner and occupational therapist, Shannon Masterson, will answer your questions in the video section. Still not finding the answers you need? Don’t worry, email us and we’ll be happy to help.