Human Development Institute

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  • Women’s Health & Disability

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    In partnership with the Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program, this project is working to improve access to breast and cervical cancer screenings for women with disabilities. Results from the developed community needs assessment will be important to understanding the barriers women with disabilities face in accessing quality women’s health screenings and follow-up care. Collected data…

  • Community Health Workers

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    Community health workers (CHWs) support people and communities across Kentucky to access resources, including quality health care and information. They work as a liaison between health organizations and the public to provide relevant information and guide individuals toward a better understanding of health issues. The Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers is collaborating with the…

  • Asthma Education

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    In partnership with the Kentucky Asthma Management Program at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, this project focuses on the review, revision, and adaptation of Asthma health resources and educational tools through universal design principles to support the improvement of asthma control services and reduce asthma morbidity, mortality and disparities. Project Director: Johnny Collett Project…

  • Disability Pride Month 2023

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    The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute celebrates Disability Pride Month 2023. Visit hdi.uky.edu to learn more about our vision of the full participation and contribution of all people with disabilities in all aspects of society. See the transcript below.   Disability Pride Month Video Transcript   Slide 1  Disability Pride Month July 2023  Slide 2…

  • Sammie Lambert

    Sammie Lambert

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    School Liaison Monitor IDEA TA Phone: Email: slambert@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:

  • Michael Daniels

    Michael Daniels

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    Rehabilitation Technologist Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Phone: Email: michael.daniels1@uky.edu Responsibilities: Provide direct assistive technology services to clients with disabilities who are trying to obtain or maintain employment. Experiences: I have been in the field of assistive technology for 30 years. I have had the privilege to work with KATS in the early 1990s at the…

  • Debbie Taub

    Debbie Taub

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    Programmatic Transition Expert Kentucky Post School Outcomes Center Phone: Email: dtaub2@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:

  • Julya McCoy

    Julya McCoy

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    Project Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC – QE) Phone: Email: julya.mccoy@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:

  • Shelly Pierce

    Shelly Pierce

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    Early Care and Education Coach: Health and Safety Child Care Aware Phone: Email: shelly.pierce@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests:

  • James Pullens Jr.

    James Pullens Jr.

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    Rehabilitation Technologist Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Phone: Email: jppullens@uky.edu Responsibilities: Experiences: Reason: Research: Interests: