Author: HDI Staff
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Lou-Ann Land
As long as there are barriers to a fully inclusive society, HDI will be around to knock them down! In an odd way, I look forward to the day HDI does not need to exist. Lou-Ann Land – Technical Assistance Specialist How did you come to know HDI? As a teacher, I participated in SPLASH…
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KY Health Data – NCI Resource
2019 National Core Indicators KY health data. This file includes health resources in Kentucky.
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Jaime Grove
Take as much in as you can. Utilize the wealth of knowledge and experience HDI has to offer. That is one of HDI’s greatest strengths – the variety of backgrounds, knowledge and experiences that each person brings to the table. Jaime Grove – Research & Development Associate How did you come to know HDI? I…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Angela Cooper
The possibilities are endless with the collaborative efforts of the HDI team! Angela Cooper – Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I found out about HDI after becoming employed with Child Care Aware. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have worked at HDI for…
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Administration for Community Living funds Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities
The Administration for Community Living has awarded the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities a $1.5 million grant to lead eight national partners, including the Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky, and other stakeholders in establishing a Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities (CDHPD). The CDHPD will…
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Seminar Series: Emerging Disabilities
Disability is an abstract concept, and the landscape is changing, both in terms of disabilities and in societal response to emerging disabilities. This has implications across systems, including early childhood, education, workforce, health care and aging. Kathy Sheppard-Jones, Andy Imparato, and Phil Rumrill will provide an overview of several emerging disabilities (e.g. autoimmune disorders, mental…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Bethany Davis
HDI is a community that deeply cares about the growth, development, and well-being of all people by ensuring they have resources and supports for high quality of life. Bethany Davis – Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI after being hired with Child Care Aware. How long have…
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Taylor Mora
Youth Peer Data Analyst TAYLRD Phone: Email: taylor.barton@uky.edu Responsibilities: Applying lived experience to best inform the data of peer age and evaluating data for TAYLRD Experiences: Interior Design Major at UK, Lived Mental Illness Experience, Peer Age Reason: Research: Interests: Singing, anything sports, being a couch potato and eating tacos
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Lori Norton
IPS SE Project Director-Trainer IPS Supported Employment Project Phone: Email: lori.norton@uky.edu Responsibilities: Provide Training and TA to sites, VR Counselors and mental health staff implementing IPS. Provide project over site. Experiences: Have worked with people with and on behalf of people with disabilities for over 30 years. Worked as an employment specialist, VR Supported Employment…