Author: HDI Staff
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Autistic Self-Advocacy in Kentucky
Did you know that Kentucky has two self-advocacy groups by and for autistic people? Autistics United Kentucky (AUK) and Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance (KASA) engage in advocacy, social justice efforts, […]
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Unconferencing: An Innovative Way to Support Conversations About Disability
Since 2012, HDI has been instrumental in bringing participant-driven meetings, called unconferences, to Kentucky residents with disabilities, their family members, and support workers. The unconference format is inherently democratic, providing […]
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Allyship
Anyone can be an ally to people with disabilities; the fundamental tools required are thoughtful listening and a willingness to step back and let disabled people lead. This training is […]
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Community Engagement
This lecture will share opportunities to collaborate with community partners, and will include discussion related to identifying community stakeholders, successful relationship building within the community, staff necessary to carry out […]
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Self-Advocacy Panel
Disability self-advocates will provide an overview of self-advocacy, including the history of self- advocate movements created by people with intellectual disabilities. The presenters will discuss past and current uses of […]
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Parenting a child with a disability
This lecture focuses on the experiences of parenting a child with Down Syndrome from the moment of diagnosis to the first day on the job as an adult. We cover […]
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Early Childhood: Learn the Signs. Act Early
This lecture focuses on the experiences of parenting a child with Down Syndrome from the moment of diagnosis to the first day on the job as an adult. We cover […]
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Supported Decision Making
Supported decision making is a way to describe how we all make decisions. It means that people turn to trusted friends, family members, and professionals to help them make decisions, […]
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Financial Planning Tools for People with Disabilities Who Receive Social Security Disability Benefits and Their Family Members
Most people who receive Social Security Disability Benefits are under the misconception they cannot save for the future. This is not TRUE!! STABLE Kentucky is Kentucky’s ABLE (Achieving A Better […]
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Creating A Safe and Secure Future – Supporting People with Disabilities and Their Allies to Plan for the Future
Since over 70% of North Americans die without a will, it is no surprise that people with disabilities and their family members, supporters, and legal representatives have not made plans […]