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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on F. Darrell Mattingly, Jr.
HDI means “family.” We have common goals and values moving toward an ever changing but bright conclusion that we will never reach. Work goals, research, best practices flow like the tide; they come and go, but our values remain. As long as we stay true to our values and principles, HDI will remain a guiding…
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Wellness Edge Subawardees Announced for Year 2!
In 2018, the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) received a three-year grant totaling $600,000 from the Administration on Community Living. The project, Wellness Edge, is a Paralysis Resource Center State Pilot program grant. This grant builds connections within local communities to enhance and facilitate access to recreational programs to better serve people with…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Katie Wolf Whaley
HDI is a place where people are given the opportunity to learn new ideas, study new research and implement new ways of understanding and supporting people with disabilities to live their best life. It is a place for families, the University community and all Kentuckians to better understand the complex issues in society around people…
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Fall Seminar: Disability and the Arts in Health and Wellness
“A celebratory resistance, highlighting the parts of us that society typically shuns, Rebirth Garments challenges mainstream beauty standards through centering queer and disabled people of all sizes, ethnicities and ages.” —Sky Cubacub The first session of our Fall Seminar series will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00pm EST about “Disability…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Bev Harp
There are many things I value about HDI, but two stand out to me as most important. The first is the way students are supported, nurtured, and respected as partners in our work. Research Assistants work on grant proposals, travel to present at conferences, and enjoy opportunities to contribute to the literature in our field.…
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Latest Fund for Excellence Awards: August 2019
The Human Development Institute (HDI) established the Fund for Excellence for the development of innovative programs, services or products to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, for which funding is not currently available. In the July, 2019 funding cycle, HDI awarded three Fund for Excellence projects: Universally Designed Health Coaching…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Morgan Turner
HDI means a lot to me. When I graduated school in 2014 I didn’t know what I would do with my days, so having a job keeps me involved. I like the people I work with, and I like making my own money. —Morgan Turner, HDI Health and Wellness Education Assistant
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4th Thursday ADA Talks
HDI and HDI CATS host an ADA Training series held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act featuring Jason Jones as the lead speaker. In August, the talk will focus on “Physical Accessibility of Places of of Public Accommodation: Exploring Title III Cases.” Join us on…
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Register for the HDI's Run, Walk, Stroll 5K!
Celebrate HDI’s 50th Anniversary at HDI’s 5K Run, Walk, Stroll! Register today to join us for fitness, food, fun, and friends on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Coldstream Park. Register for the Virtual 5K if you want to participate remotely at your location. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of HDI at UK, and…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Patti Singleton
It’s an honor to be part of HDI’s staff. I’ve grown professionally because of the challenges I’ve been presented with. The staff at HDI are devoted to the independence of individuals with disabilities, and it’s incredible to work with such passionate people. —Patti Singleton, HDI Professional Learning Coordinator