Author: HDI Staff
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Alice Wang
Work hard, be happy, and be positive! Alice Wang – Administrative Support Associate How did you come to know HDI? I was on the UK job site, looking for my first job, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I was hired…
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Online Disability Resource Guide
This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. We hope that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with disabilities. https://resources.hdiuky.org/ https://resources.hdiuky.org/
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Glossary of Disability Terms and Acronyms
https://hdi.uky.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Acronyms-within-the-Disability-Field.pdf
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HDI Evaluation Unit awarded ITACC grant
The UK Human Development Institute (HDI) has been awarded a grant to design and implement a high-quality evaluation plan and process for the Information Training and Technical Assistance Center for Councils (ITACC) Training and Technical Assistance contract. This contract is held by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and funds the provision…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Lori Norton
There are gonna be tough days but never forget why you are here, what HDI stands for, and never give up when it comes to making a difference in people’s lives! Lori Norton, Project Director/IPS SE Trainer How did you come to know HDI? Working and collaborating with staff (great people) at HDI. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on David McKay
We’ve consistently improved the quality and quantity of the actionable data reports we provide to clients. David McKay – Evaluator How did you come to know HDI? Chithra Adams called me to interview me for a temporary position. I was caught in her gravitational field and never managed to accelerate to escape velocity. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Dana Manning
There are many different programs and talents under the HDI umbrella. Talk to people. Dana Manning – Research Coordinator How did you come to know HDI? I started as a STEPS employee. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? 9 years as a Research Coordinator and 10 1/2 years as…
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HDI partnership receives AUCD grant to support Kentucky families
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has awarded the UK Human Development Institute (HDI) the Innovative Community of Practice (CoP) on Parenting, Behavioral Concerns & Strategy grant. HDI will partner with the KY-Statewide Parent Information & Training Network (KY-SPIN) and the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) to utilize Centers for Disease Control…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tammy Greene
The Institute will continue to grow and affect positive change in the lives of individuals with disabilities and impact the quality of early childhood education for all children in Kentucky. Tammy Greene – Early Childhood Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI through becoming a credentialed trainer. How long have…
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Design and Development of Problem-Based Online Learning
Online learning has become a mainstay in early care and education professional development. This session is for trainers or faculty interested in developing online training, or for anyone who is training online and would like to make content interactive, engaging, and universally designed. Two stages of development will be discussed, as well as turning problems…