News
-
HDI’s Lisa Amstutz is Second in Kentucky to Earn Special Credential for Mental Health ASL Interpreting
Lisa Amstutz earned her Qualified Mental Health Interpreter Certification earlier this month, making her the second American Sign Language interpreter in Kentucky to do so. The credential is part of […]
-
Dr. Mykal Leslie joins the Human Development Institute
Dr. Mykal Leslie knows how to read the story that the numbers tell – and how to find the parts of the story they don’t tell. He will have plenty […]
-
Michelle Graham-Smith receives the Dr. Morris Grubbs Outstanding Dedication to the Graduate Student Congress Award
Michelle Graham-Smith had a simple reason for working with the Graduate Student Congress – someone asked. A gap on the congress needed to be filled and as a grad student […]
-
Lifetime access pass to national parks and recreational land offers accessible options to Americans with disabilities
Spring sunshine continues to taunt summer loving Kentuckians with its promise of the radiant afternoon rays that fade into calm evening glow. It’s a great time to begin making summer […]
-
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 […]
-
“Can You Read My Lips?” Ten Things to Know Before You Ask
Lip reading is a communication technique in which a person who does not have full access to sound closely watches the mouth of a speaker to understand speech. It is […]
-
Child Care Aware of Kentucky Block Project
It might be surprising to learn that one of the most powerful tools for teaching children during early development is the humble building block. And yet, according to Cynthia Willmarth, […]
-
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) Completes Certification in Inclusive Mentoring Practices through the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC)
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) has successfully completed a four-month-long certification program on how to create mentoring programs, activities, and events that are inclusive to youth, volunteers, […]
-
State of HDI Podcast Episode 5 on the KY LEND Program
LEND stands for Leadership in Education for Neurodevelopmental and other related Disabilities. Listen as Caroline Gooden and Stephanie Battistini describe why this program is essential for a team approach to […]
-
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, […]