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University of Kentucky Human Development Institute releases 2022-2023 Strategic Plan
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) is pleased to announce the release of its 2022-2023 Strategic Plan. As Kentucky’s University Center on Disability, HDI is committed to advancing efforts that build inclusive communities, address inequities, and improve the lives of all Kentuckians who experience disability across the lifespan. Consistent with our Core Values,…
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KYLEND Student Spotlight: Stephanie Battistini
Stephanie Battistini is a third-year Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellow at the University of Louisville. Originally from Florida, she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. She obtained her Medical Degree and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Florida State University in May 2015. She was…
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KYLEND Trainee Spotlight: Gabriella Martin
Martin is in her fourth year of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Eastern Kentucky University with a goal of becoming a licensed Psychologist. She has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and is currently a Temporary Licensed Psychological Associate for the state of Kentucky, providing therapeutic and assessment services. She has extensive history working with…
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KYLEND Trainee Spotlight: Morgan Turner
Morgan Turner works as a Program Education Assistant at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. He is a self-advocate with both cognitive and physical disabilities with experience in leadership and peer education. Turner hosts Morgan’s Musings, a video series dedicated to supporting individuals to become strong leaders and self-advocates using their unique assets and…
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Team-Based Design of Assistive Technology Devices
During the 2021 fall semester , the UK Human Development Institute collaborated with Dr. Justin Huber, UK College of Medicine, and Dr. Babak Bazgari, from the UK College of Engineering working with 16 students in the Team-Based Design of Assistive Technology Devices. Each of four groups started with multiple project proposals identified from their summer shadowing experience at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital. They presented their…
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Kelley Salyers receives the 2021 Jackie Shouse Service Award
Kelley Salyers, Administrative Support Associate II for the University of Kentucky (UK) Human Development Institute has been awarded the 2021 Jacki Shouse Service Award. Kelley has served the University for over 35 years, full time at UK since 1984 and at HDI since 2018. This award is given to an HDI staff member who demonstrates excellent…
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Sheppard-Jones receives 2021 APSE Award
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute – HDI congratulates Executive Director, Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones, recipient of the Kentucky APSE Willie Byrd Legislative Award 2021. This award is given to a person who has supported & promoted the employment of people with significant disabilities through legislation and/or legislative & policy efforts. Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones, PhD,…
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HDI introduces new mental health project: Merge
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute introduces a new project: Merge. The project will strengthen the existing training framework serving Kentuckians with co-occurring mental health, and intellectual and developmental disabilities (MHIDD). By evolving current training, Merge aims to increase and improve the application of person-centered services and referral systems. Merge hopes to build stronger…
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HDI Collaborates with DAIL to host Training
The State Guardianship Training Project is a collaboration with the Department of Aging and Independent Living, Division of Guardianship, to host online training courses. This two-year grant provides funding for the development of approximately 40 training courses for Division of Guardianship staff. Supervisors will assign coursework to staff based on professional learning needs, and will…
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HDI Staff to Present at Annual AUCD Conference
University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) staff are preparing to present sessions and posters at the 2021 Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) conference. The theme of this year’s conference is Learning Together: Connecting Research and Lived Experience. The UK HDI is Kentucky’s Center on Disability and is a University Center of…