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Administration for Community Living funds Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities
The Administration for Community Living has awarded the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities a $1.5 million grant to lead eight national partners, including the Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky, and other stakeholders in establishing a Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities (CDHPD). The CDHPD will…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Bethany Davis
HDI is a community that deeply cares about the growth, development, and well-being of all people by ensuring they have resources and supports for high quality of life. Bethany Davis – Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI after being hired with Child Care Aware. How long have…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Rongxiu Wu
HDI will embody higher and higher importance in the U.S., as well as in the world, in the future. Rongxiu Wu – Research Assistant How did you come to know HDI? Self-exploration How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have been working as a research assistant in HDI for…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Becky Slone
HDI assists Kentuckians, but is also influential nationwide in their research and development of early childhood resources. The people who work with the various projects within HDI are experts in their field. Becky Slone – Quality TA Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I was hired by HDI in October 2005 when they…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Amanda Corbin
To me, HDI means helping people. When my nine-year-old was asked what his mom’s job was, he said, “She helps people with disabilities.” That’s what HDI does, and I feel fortunate to be a part of the work happening here. Amanda Corbin – Data Support Specialist How did you come to know HDI? While working…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Alice Wang
Work hard, be happy, and be positive! Alice Wang – Administrative Support Associate How did you come to know HDI? I was on the UK job site, looking for my first job, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I was hired…
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HDI Evaluation Unit awarded ITACC grant
The UK Human Development Institute (HDI) has been awarded a grant to design and implement a high-quality evaluation plan and process for the Information Training and Technical Assistance Center for Councils (ITACC) Training and Technical Assistance contract. This contract is held by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and funds the provision…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Lori Norton
There are gonna be tough days but never forget why you are here, what HDI stands for, and never give up when it comes to making a difference in people’s lives! Lori Norton, Project Director/IPS SE Trainer How did you come to know HDI? Working and collaborating with staff (great people) at HDI. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on David McKay
We’ve consistently improved the quality and quantity of the actionable data reports we provide to clients. David McKay – Evaluator How did you come to know HDI? Chithra Adams called me to interview me for a temporary position. I was caught in her gravitational field and never managed to accelerate to escape velocity. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Dana Manning
There are many different programs and talents under the HDI umbrella. Talk to people. Dana Manning – Research Coordinator How did you come to know HDI? I started as a STEPS employee. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? 9 years as a Research Coordinator and 10 1/2 years as…