Author: Glen Jennings
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HDI Wellness Event is a great success!
Dr. Nicholas Lamar Wright always planned on recruiting help to make the One Mile Wellness event a success, but he didn’t expect this much. Early on, Wright asked for help […]
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HDI Sensory Garden Blooms
Nancy Savage had been walking by a mostly empty planter box in front of the Mineral Industries Building a while when she had an idea. “It was begging for, more […]
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HDI partners with UK Healthcare to promote health in Kentucky communities
HDI and UK HealthCare have long had a fruitful partnership leading to a lot of great work – and their latest initiatives will be no exception. The two are collaborating […]
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HDI named a Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management
HDI has been named a Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This allows HDI to award HR professionals with credits for professional development, abbreviated to PDCs. […]
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A Semi-Brief Fascinating History of American Sign Language + Resources for Learning
There is a vast misconception among hearing Americans that American Sign Language is English on the hands, but in fact, it is a full language with its own unique syntax, […]
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HDI’s Lisa Amstutz is Second in Kentucky to Earn Special Credential for Mental Health ASL Interpreting
Lisa Amstutz earned her Qualified Mental Health Interpreter Certification earlier this month, making her the second American Sign Language interpreter in Kentucky to do so. The credential is part of […]
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Lifetime access pass to national parks and recreational land offers accessible options to Americans with disabilities
Spring sunshine continues to taunt summer loving Kentuckians with its promise of the radiant afternoon rays that fade into calm evening glow. It’s a great time to begin making summer […]
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“Can You Read My Lips?” Ten Things to Know Before You Ask
Lip reading is a communication technique in which a person who does not have full access to sound closely watches the mouth of a speaker to understand speech. It is […]
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UK HDI researchers lay groundwork for national air travel accessibility research with focus on individuals who use wheelchairs
In July 2021, Engracia Figueroa’s power wheelchair–a $30,000 custom device—was critically damaged in the belly of a commercial plane. After the flight, Figueroa was left to wait in a standard […]
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The inclusive dojo: HDI training supports martial arts instructors in transforming training spaces
The first thing you do when you enter the dojo is take off your shoes. You’ll see a rainbow of colored belts around the waists of students in matching cotton […]