News
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Coding a Brighter Future. A staff spotlight on Jay Hatcher
There’s an alchemy to coding, a place where art meets science, a perfect fusion of technical know-how and creativity. Jay Hatcher has lived in that space since he was a […]
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UK expands training to help substance-exposed children
Educators from the University of KY are providing a unique service to address a desperate need- training students to work with babies born substance exposed. The team of educators includes […]
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People make her happy! A staff spotlight on Richelle Gabbard
Richelle Gabbard calls herself a people person. She considers herself an extravert. She loves to learn about people, and loves to help them solve their problems. And as a part […]
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Community Health Workers make connections across Kentucky
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are front-line workers that serve as the bridge between our communities and the healthcare system. CHWs work across our state to achieve their role as connectors. […]
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Quilting a Life of Learning. A staff spotlight on Sally Dannenberg
Sally Dannenberg loves to learn and watch people learn. Maybe that has something to do with why she enjoys working with children so much – after all, for them, every […]
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“Doing the work and seeing it all work out is amazing.”
Listen to Amanda’s story about being a woman with cerebral palsy, her work in mental health and IDD, and how she believes empowering individuals to take control of their lives […]
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Strength in Neurodiversity: Inclusive Mental Health Care for Providers, Professionals, & Community Members
This webinar gives an overview of neurodiversity, including the medical v. social models of neurodiversity. For mental health care providers, it provides practical tips and skills for creating a more […]
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Mental Health Texas
Mental Health Texas provides learning and treatment opportunities for people with mental health conditions and those who support them.
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The Link Center
The Link Center works to improve supports available to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other cognitive disabilities with co-occurring mental health conditions. The […]
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Mental Health in People with disabilities, advocates with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)
Recording of online community discussion with VKC researchers discussing mental health and IDD, including increased stigma, accessibility and affordability of supports and treatment options.