Author: HDI Staff
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Driver Rehabilitation
The Driver Rehabilitation program provides evaluation and training services to consumers of the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. This effort is in partnership with the University of Kentucky Healthcare Outpatient Services. HDI Driver Rehabilitation is also available to provide these services to private pay clients.
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Fund for Excellence
The Human Development Institute (HDI) established the Fund for Excellence for the development of innovative programs, services or products to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families, for which funding is not currently available. Fund for Excellence Projects are led by HDI staff. List of funded projects
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RETAIN Kentucky
The Kentucky Department of Workforce Investment, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute, and other committed project partners are leading Kentucky’s RETAIN Demonstration Project. This collaborative effort is known as the RETAINing Kentucky’s Workforce through Universal Design . Building on state efforts including Kentucky Work Matters, Employment First, and the Call to Action to Meet Commonwealth…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Joe Cowan
I would encourage everyone to work hard and do their best, as future accomplishments are unlimited for HDI. -Joe Cowan How did you come to know HDI? I learned of HDI while attending college. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have been involved since 2003, as a member…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Carolyn Wheeler
HDI will continue to play a key role in systems change efforts here in Kentucky as well as impact people with disabilities and their families on a personal level. -Carolyn Wheeler, Human Development Institute Project Director How did you come to know HDI? While I do not recall the occasion, I met Harold Kleinert and…
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Fall Research Brief 2019
Adherence of cell-free DNA noninvasive prenatal screens to ACMG recommendations in providing patient education resources Research Brief by Stephanie Meredith & Mark Leach Cell-free DNA prenatal screens (also known as NIPS or NIPT) were released in the US by commercial labs eight years ago as screening tests for conditions such as Down syndrome, Trisomy 18,…
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Project E3: Video Profiles of People with Disabilities Employed in Kentucky
by Patti Logsdon Rural communities encounter unique challenges for people with disabilities in achieving competitive, integrated, and lasting employment, as well as community participation and integration. Project E3 is a Vocational Rehabilitation technical assistance project that aims to help people with disabilities from underserved, economically disadvantaged communities throughout the country achieve their independent living and…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tina Buster
“Results”…Since I’ve been here I see the results of the hard work provided by the individuals employed here. I’ve seen how we’ve grown from the state of Kentucky throughout the US helping individual become better educators for individuals with disabilities. This is a place of “results;” we see them daily in the faces of those…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tina Lindon
HDI’s a great place to work, and we have a great group of people to work with. Our job is never done, we will always evolve and strive for better. —Tina Lindon, Human Development Institute Staff Assistant
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Don Lollar
Only being a newcomer I see HDI as a wonderful partner on behalf of people with disabilities across Kentucky and across the life span. —Don Lollar, EdD, Interim Director of Research