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MHDD Module: Intellectual Disability
A definition of intellectual disability (ID), including a brief history of societal treatment, self-advocacy, rights, dual diagnosis, and communication skills.
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MHDD: What to Expect in a Mental Health Therapy Session
An introduction to mental health therapy, including an overview of the types of professionals and the services they provide, what to expect in a session, and practical ways to maintain autonomy in therapy experiences.
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MHDD: Anxiety Disorders
Learn how to recognize the difference between common anxiety and an anxiety disorder. This module covers the signs and risk factors of anxiety disorders and Supported ways to help oneself or others manage anxiety.
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MHDD Module: Intellectual Disability
Learn about Intellectual Disabilities, including self-advocacy, rights, dual diagnosis, and communication skills. This is designed to get service providers more comfortable with treating people with intellectual disabilities.
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MHDD Module: Disability 101
Review the basics of disability, including definitions, history, and etiquette. This is designed to get service providers more comfortable with treating people with disabilities.
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Turner appointed to Kentucky Employment First Council by Governor Beshear
In 2020, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order to create the Kentucky Employment First Council, which helps people with disabilities find meaningful employment. And now, one of our own will be helping out with that work. Morgan Turner has accepted a position as Vice Chair on that council. “The Kentucky Employment First Council…
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HDI’s Preservice Health Training Stands the Test of Time
Medical knowledge can advance so quickly that it’s a wonder when any tool stands the test of more than a few years. HDI’s Preservice Training Modules were created to help train medical professionals for how to interact with and treat patients with disabilities, and they are still being used decades after they were created. “Based…
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From Hollywood to HDI
Gregory Bow loves using his art to tell stories. For a while, that meant working in Hollywood in the animation industry. Now, it means working at HDI. It might be surprising to learn that animation has a role at HDI “I create video content that acts as supplemental materials for students to take their standardized…
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Hoffman receives prestigious Kevin Burberry Award
Kevin Burberry was a trailblazer. A tireless self-advocate, a gifted academic, and a dedicated leader. Every year, HDI recognizes someone who demonstrates these qualities with the Kevin Burberry Award. This year, HDI is pleased to present it to Nick Hoffmann, who worked with the LEND program. “The biggest thing that impressed me about him was…
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“Listen to us. Believe Us.” Bailey Patterson on Disability, Advocacy, and Community
Listen to Bailey’s story and her journey with psychiatric disabilities and the vital need for consent and autonomy. View the video