Leadership & Self Advocacy
In order to make lasting change that improves the inclusion, independence and contributions of people with disabilities, leadership opportunities and ways to improve self-advocacy skills are needed. We strive to develop leaders with disabilities, through an array of training, technical assistance and mentoring programs. For more information, contact: Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones.
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Boudreaux receives Art Meets Activism grant
Congratulations to Kate Boudreaux, a student in the College and Career Studies Program at UK, for receiving an Art Meets …
Navigating Identity: Chelsea Gibbs and Dr. Rachel Womack on the Intersection of Disability and Queerness
Chelsea Gibbs has only recently started thinking of disability as part of her identity. “I’m a caregiver for a young …
Dr. Julie Pfeiffer receives prestigious Burberry Award
This year’s winner of the Kevin Burberry award is Julie Pfeiffer in honor of her work with airline accessibility. The …
Exploring Intersectionality: How Disabled and Queer Identity Shape Mental Health Care According to Dr. Rachel Womack
Research has shown a strong connection between queer identity and disability—a connection Dr. Rachel Womack is deeply familiar with. “The …
State of HDI: Communication Q&A with Jacqui Kearns
Transcript [Patti Singleton] All right. Hello and welcome and thank you for joining us on the state of HDI. A …
Dr. Bartilow receives Cooter Social Justice Advocate Award and dissertation of the year
Dr. Gayle Bartilow was not prepared for how much of an effect her dissertation research would have on her. When …