Author: HDI Staff

The Human Development Institute’s National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Resources raised about $1800 from its Mother’s Day Campaign to distribute packets of resources for expectant parents learning about a diagnosis of Down syndrome. With the funds donated to this “Shaping the Future” campaign, the National Center can deliver a complete packet of our resources, “Diagnosis to Delivery:…

The Human Development Institute’s Seminar Series (www.hdi.uky.edu/training/hdi-seminar-series) is an opportunity to increase your knowledge about the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. These live, interactive seminars are open to faculty, staff and students, as well as statewide self-advocates, parents /caregivers, and professionals. Contact walt.bower@uky.edu if you have a video-conference site and want…

In 2010, the Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health in partnership with the KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation received a four year grant from Dartmouth University-Johnson & Johnson to implement Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010 to provide better, more affordable healthcare to Americans. The law means that many more Americans will have health insurance, and that, for the first time, those with pre-existing conditions cannot be denied insurance or have an annual limit…

Respect. Friends. Family and loved ones. Home. Fair and just treatment. Access to places of everyday life. Having a say. Being treated as an individual. More…

The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) has named Allie Rhodes as the winner of the 2014 Paul Kevin Burberry Award.