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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HDI partners with UK Healthcare to promote health in Kentucky communities
HDI and UK HealthCare have long had a fruitful partnership leading to a lot of great work – and their …
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 …