Author: HDI Staff
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Katelyn Rice
Data Support Analyst OVR CSS Phone: Email: katelyn.rice@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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Bradley Tyler
Applications Developer Kentucky Post School Outcomes Center (KyPSO) Phone: Email: Bradley.Tyler@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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Myia Dorsey
Project Assistant TAALC Phone: Email: mdorsey@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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Mara Bravin
Project Assistant Community Work Transition Project Phone: Email: mara.bravin@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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Kate Friedman
Project Associate Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC – QE) Phone: Email: kb.friedman@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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Executive Order extends Mattingly’s appointment to the KY Statewide Independent Living Council
On May 21, 2021, an Executive Order was issued by Governor Andy Beshear that extends Darrell Mattingly’s appointment to the KY Statewide Independent Living Council until 2024. Mattingly, a Computer Specialist at HDI also serves on the Hart-Supported Living Council. The Statewide Independent Living Council, known simply as SILC, is a federally mandated, governor-appointed council.…
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2021 Summer Leadership Experience Accepting Applications
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute in partnership with the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation present the Summer Leadership Experience on July 7–10, 2021. All Kentucky high school upperclassmen (entering juniors and seniors) with disabilities are welcome to apply. Students can apply online at www.tinyurl.com/hdicamp and pay the $50 application fee which includes a…
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Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities Student Spotlight: Emma Foret
Music therapy is gaining popularity as an effective approach for enhancing communication and social skills for people with developmental disabilities. This year’s cohort of Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities students include four from UK’s Music Therapy Program. Emma Foret comes from a family of musicians in rural West Tennessee. She said, “My dad plays trumpet…
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Austin Nugent named 2021 AUCD Emerging Leader
Austin Nugent, Disability & Health Program Coordinator for the UK Human Development Institute (HDI) has been selected as a 2021 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Network Emerging Leader. The individuals are selected based on their contributions to the network, how they have demonstrated leadership, and their values and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect…
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Koeller named WKU Child Studies 2021 Alumnus of the Year
Western Kentucky University has named Stephanie Koeller the Child Studies 2021 Alumnus of the Year. Stephanie is a Professional Development Coach with Child Care Aware of Kentucky in the Two Rivers Region. She began her academic career pursuing the Kentucky Early Childhood Director’s Credential, followed by an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood, and ultimately…