Events
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HDI Summer Leadership Experience Camp Registration Open Now
Over the years, Teresa Belluscio has had a lot of people ask her how to create an experience like HDI’s Summer Leadership Experience Camp. Many have taken inspiration from it, she said. But none have managed to create something quite like it. HDI will be hosting its seventh Summer Leadership Experience Camp July 12-15,2023 giving…
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Episode 4 of The State of HDI Podcast explores Alternate Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Jacqui Kearns is in the studio to discuss what communication and AAC – alternate and augmentative communication are – and how she collaborates to ensure all students in school can communicate. State of HDI Episode IV, Alternate Augmentative Communication Transcript State of HDI Episode 4 Communication Patti Singleton Hello and thank you for joining us…
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Episode 3 of The State of HDI Podcast explores “Plain Language”
Join Patti Singleton, Division Director for Professional Learning, as she discusses plain language with HDI staff, Bev Harp and Morgan Turner. Learn what Plain Language is, why it is important, and how you can get started with using Plain Language. You can also learn more at plainlanguage.gov State of HDI Episode III, Plain Language Transcript…
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Fall Seminar: Disability and the Arts in Health and Wellness
“A celebratory resistance, highlighting the parts of us that society typically shuns, Rebirth Garments challenges mainstream beauty standards through centering queer and disabled people of all sizes, ethnicities and ages.” —Sky Cubacub The first session of our Fall Seminar series will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00pm EST about “Disability…
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4th Thursday ADA Talks
HDI and HDI CATS host an ADA Training series held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act featuring Jason Jones as the lead speaker. In August, the talk will focus on “Physical Accessibility of Places of of Public Accommodation: Exploring Title III Cases.” Join us on…
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4th Thursday ADA Talks
HDI and HDI CATS host an ADA Training series held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act featuring Jason Jones as the lead speaker. In July, the talk will focus on “Program Access and Structural Accessibility of Public Services: Exploring Title II.” Join us on July…
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Spring Seminar: Service Animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act
“Each day in the United States service dogs provide an invaluable service for their handlers. Whether it is assisting someone who is blind to navigate busy streets, or alerting a handler with diabetes that their blood sugar has dipped dangerously low, service animals are essential partners in everyday life. There remains a great deal of…
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2019 Spring Institute in Assistive Technology on March 28
On March 28, HDI CATs hosted a the FREE 2019 Spring Institute in Assistive Technology conference at the UK Student Center. The event featured sessions by experts in assistive technology, a user panel, and hands on demonstrations of a variety of AT devices. It was aimed at students, researchers, faculty, staff, community members and self-advocates.
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The 4th Thursday ADA Talks: January
HDI and HDI CATS host an ADA Training series to be held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The next training will be led by Jason Jones and will cover “Accessible Technology & the Workforce: AT as a Reasonable Accommodation” on January 24, 2019 from…
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Spring Seminar: Universal Design for Learning—Designing Classrooms for All Learners
“Universal Design for Learning (UDL) suggests that it’s not the students who need to adapt to fit the system, but rather that the system should be designed so that it can be made to fit each student’s learning needs. UDL presents an evidence-based framework that teachers can use to meet the needs of the variety…