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Lindsey Mullis receives 2019 APHA Student Member Award
The American Public Health Association (APHA) has selected Lindsey Mullis to receive the 2019 Disability Section Student Member Award presented at their Annual Meeting and Expo in Philadelphia, PA. The Disability Section Award recipients join a distinguished group of achievers who have made significant contributions to the disability field and to improvements in the lives…
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UK Human Development Institute celebrates at 50th Anniversary Gala
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) hosted its 50th anniversary Gala at the Gatton Student Center on Saturday, November 4, 2019. This momentous occasion brought together nearly 200 current and former staff, students, families, and community partners to celebrate the achievements of HDI’s mission to promote the inclusion, independence, and contributions of people…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on David Flechler
The passion and experience of the HDI Program staff will take us forward, as leaders, for another 50 years. David Flechler, Technical Support How did you come to know HDI? I started as a STEPS temporary employee in the Summer of 1998. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Kate Dean
The one piece of advice I would share is to take time to dig into the resources available through HDI to support your work. Regardless of the role you play or where you see your project fitting, there is more to learn. HDI is well connected within and outside of Kentucky and it’s exciting to…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Aaron Piercefield
You can bring more joy to yourself and those around you, by aligning what your passionate about with the needs of others. Aaron Piercefield, Lead Applications Developer How did you come to know HDI? I was made aware of HDI and the need for assistance in the Early Childhood Technology group through an acquaintance working…
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Project CHEER Collaborates with the American Heart Association to Present at APHA
Natalie Littlefield, the community health director for the Lexington Division of the American Heart Association (AHA) has partnered with the Kentucky’s CDC State Disability & Health Program called Project CHEER (Community Health Education & Exercise Resources) to co-author a presentation titled “Promotion of Successful Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities Through Universal Design in American Heart…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Caroline Gooden
HDI is an encouraging, supportive place to try new skills and to expand our mission of services to people with disabilities. I am most grateful for recent opportunities to teach college students and to promote inclusive education with tomorrow’s leaders. -Caroline Gooden, Disability Program Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I learned about…
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The Intersection of Genetics and the Disability Rights Movement
HDI’s Medical Outreach Director, Stephanie Meredith, and colleagues, Dr. Kara Ayers Associate Director of the University of Cincinnati UCEDD; Dr. John Constantino, Director of the Washington University in St. Louis Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, Dr. Igna Van den Veyver a leading Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist from Baylor College of Medicine; Katie Stoll, Executive…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Joe Cowan
I would encourage everyone to work hard and do their best, as future accomplishments are unlimited for HDI. -Joe Cowan How did you come to know HDI? I learned of HDI while attending college. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I have been involved since 2003, as a member…