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HDI partnership receives AUCD grant to support Kentucky families
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has awarded the UK Human Development Institute (HDI) the Innovative Community of Practice (CoP) on Parenting, Behavioral Concerns & Strategy grant. HDI will partner with the KY-Statewide Parent Information & Training Network (KY-SPIN) and the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD) to utilize Centers for Disease Control…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tammy Greene
The Institute will continue to grow and affect positive change in the lives of individuals with disabilities and impact the quality of early childhood education for all children in Kentucky. Tammy Greene – Early Childhood Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI through becoming a credentialed trainer. How long have…
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Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC, appointed Director of Research and Training for the UK Human Development Institute
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute announces the appointment of Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC as the Director of Research and Training with a faculty appointment in the area of Rehabilitation Counseling. Dr. Rumrill received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Keene State College in New Hampshire and his doctorate from the University of Arkansas.…
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University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Core Grant
Since 1963, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) have been working to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity, and community inclusion are key components of this vision. Currently, sixty-seven UCEDDs in every…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Maria E. Delgado
“Don’t ever stop trying to make a difference.” Maria E. Delgado – Accessibility Consultant and Consumer Advisory Council Member How did you come to know HDI? Several years ago, I was invited by Dr. Harold Kleinert to do a web accessibility presentation for HDI. After the presentation, I was approached to help review the HDI…
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HDI participates in the 2019 AUCD Conference
The UK Human Development Institute is well represented at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Conference 2019, “Leading Change Together”. This year’s theme reflects the work being done across the AUCD network on research, policy, practice, and advocacy that impacts the broad spectrum of disability. With more than 1,000 attendees from across the…
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Human Development Institute expands capacity with StoryCorps Facilitation Training
Staff representing the UK Human Development Institute (HDI) recently completed training to expand their capacity to capture and deliver digital stories. Staff from HDI along with partners at Utah State University participated in a six-hour D.I.Y. facilitator training with StoryCorps. Through this training, staff gained an understanding of the facilitation method, interview best practices, and…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Maria Kemplin
Individuals with disabilities are the experts. Constantly examining the way we do things and broadening our perspective is how we innovate, integrate, and improve our world. Maria Kemplin, Project Director How did you come to know HDI? My son, who is an autistic self-advocate, spoke at an HDI conference several years ago and we got…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Adam Potter
HDI is less about the organization itself, and more about the people we serve. HDI means accessibility, inclusion, acceptance, understanding, ingenuity, communication, and technology – all combined in perfect unity. Adam Potter – Digital Media Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI while searching for a job after college. I…
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Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers: Expanding Employment Opportunities
Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW) began as a project to educate and support Kentucky Career Centers’ Business Service Teams in their understanding of issues relevant to autism and employment. In 2017, ISAW made its services available to all human resource professionals in the state. Through consultation, face-to-face training sessions, web-based modules, and ongoing services…