Author: Sarah May
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How to use the UK Accessibility Map
Read a PDF about how to use the University of Kentucky’s accessibility map.
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Empower Kentuckians with disabilities this One Day for UK
One Day for UK is April 19th, 2023. One Day for UK is a 24-hour day of giving where alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends and fans can support their favorite […]
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New HDI project to use Universal Design to create inclusive student environments
Over the past several years, the mental health of students has declined. According to the CDC, the pandemic saw mental health concerns reach a crisis level. Suicide is the second-leading […]
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Kentucky Employment First welcomes Katie Wolf Whaley as new Council Chair
On December 2nd, 2022, Kentucky welcomed Katie Wolf Whaley as the new chair of Kentucky’s Employment First Council. Employment First practices the idea that competitive integrated employment should be […]
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A look into the Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design
Universal Design affects everyone—students of all disciplines, people with disabilities, and any other community members. Universal design creates spaces and products that are as usable as possible by as many […]
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HDI’s new project aims to enhance photography of people with disabilities
Stock photography is a common tool used by almost all businesses and organizations; however, stock photos featuring people with disabilities are often staged using models without disabilities, resulting in misrepresentation, […]
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Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities Student Spotlight: Ruhiyyih Henderson
Meet Ruhiyyih Henderson: a student in the Human Development Institute’s Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities program! Ruhiyyih has worked with people with a wide range of disabilities of all ages. […]
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KYLEND Trainee Spotlight: Micah Peace Urquilla
Meet Micah Peace Urquilla! Micah is a 28 year old Queer, Autistic, and multiply Disabled self-advocate. Micah lives in Louisville with their husband Manny and their cat Sophie. Micah has […]
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KYLEND Trainee Spotlight: Clare Andres
Meet Clare Andres! Clare is a third-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at the University of Kentucky. Clare recently completed her first clinical rotation at Norton […]
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KYLEND Trainee Spotlight: Gabby Imfeld
Meet Gabby Imfeld! Gabby is currently a third-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program here at the University of Kentucky. Gabby initially found interest in physical therapy in […]