Author: HDI Staff
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Disability Awareness & Universal Design: Supporting All Students
This presentation explores barriers faced by people with disabilities in various aspects of life including real life stories. Discussion and activities will consider how Universal Design principles promote accessibility to […]
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Universal Design: Creating Utopia Starts with a Plan
Universal Design is creating spaces, products and policies that are usable by the greatest amount of people, and benefit everyone, which results in a reduced need for modifications and accommodations. […]
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Assistive Technology
This session will explain assistive technology (AT) terminology and practice. We’ll discuss categories of AT, and how it can be applied to promote greater independence across the life span. We’ll […]
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Universally Designed Physical Activity
Physical activity is beneficial for everyone, but it is especially important for individuals with disabilities, who experience obesity and high blood pressure at significantly higher rates than the general population. […]
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Sexuality & Disability
Sexual health and healthy relationships for individuals with disabilities are often overlooked and undervalued. This presentation provides insight and resources on these topics for educators, health providers, and caregivers. Participants […]
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Adaptive Wellness Resources and Activities
Recreation refreshes, revitalizes, and improves a person’s quality of life. Learn about Kentucky’s Recreation Resource Guide and other resources around our state such as state parks, adaptive recreation programming, sports […]
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Universal Design in Health
Universal Design encompasses principles and strategies that help all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed, which is a strategy that allows full access to all persons for programs and […]
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Health Care Access Dialogue
Informative interview regarding cancer care for persons with disabilities, developed in collaboration with Human Development Institute and Markey Cancer Center staff. The nature of disparities in medical care for adults […]
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Rural Rehabilitation and Access to Health Care
Challenges in rural health care include lack of physical access to facilities, lack of special equipment, and lack of healthcare provider knowledge in working with individuals with complex health needs. […]
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Health and Wellness
Individuals with disabilities are 3 times more likely to experience heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Kentucky is one of the highest ranked states with a disability rate of 35%. […]