Author: HDI Staff
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Addressing Education and Postsecondary Inequities for Kentucky Students with Intellectual Disabilities
On May 20, 2021, the University of Kentucky submitted application to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid to establish a Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary (CTP) Program for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). Upon approval, this program – which will be known as UK-SHEP (University of Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership) –…
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Eli Hartley
Data Support Analyst OVR CSS Phone: Email: Elijah.Hartley@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:
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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…