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RETAIN Kentucky Helps Injured Workers Remain at or Return to Their Jobs
When people leave the labor force because they become sick or have an injury, it can be detrimental—for them, their families, employers and the economy. An individual’s quality of life can be negatively impacted by health conditions and financial problems. Employers incur unexpected expenses due to the loss of a valuable employee; and governments at…
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Kennedy Guess Receives the 2019 Burberry Award
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) has presented the 2019 Paul Kevin Burberry Award to Kennedy Guess. Guess is the first UK student to complete the Certificate in Universal Design and founder of UK Still We Rise award. Kennedy will be pursuing her graduate studies in Houston as a speech pathologist.
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HDI Spotlight on Chithra Adams
My entire career has been with HDI. Career journeys involve growth and are filled with highs, lows, and doubts. The one thing constant in my career journey is what HDI stands for and its impact on our communities. It is an incredible privilege to be working with people who push boundaries, advocate, and work towards…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Celebration Page
Check out all our upcoming anniversary celebration activities on the HDI 50th Anniversary Celebration microsite, which includes information about upcoming celebration events and spotlights on members of our HDI family throughout the years. Our friends, partners, and the public are invited to join HDI in celebrating this momentous occasion as we host two events: a…
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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 July, the talk will focus on “Program Access and Structural Accessibility of Public Services: Exploring Title II.” Join us on July…
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HDI Spotlight on Malachy Bishop
HDI means very much to me. I am honored to have been a part of HDI. It is a place of opportunity, where very committed and hard-working people are supported in pursuing creative and effective approaches to fulfilling a challenging and very important mission. —Malachy Bishop, Ph.D., CRC, Norman L. and Barbara M. Berven Professor…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Mary Howard
I love that we have such strong early childhood services at HDI. HDI emphasizes the importance of supporting all young children to help them grow into healthy, happy adults that lead productive lives. To me the cradle to grave services at HDI exemplify the idea that people are more alike than different and that we…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Jacqui Kearns
HDI was an opportunity to build strengths, gifts, and abilities to accomplish some important goals – to share knowledge and expertise, and to learn from the best teachers. —Jacqui Kearns, HDI Project Director – Principal Investigator TAALC, TIES, SPEAC-IT
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Research Brief Spring 2019
Preliminary examination of return to work interests among unemployed individuals with multiple sclerosis by Rongxiu Wu, Amanda Corbin, Penina Goldstein, Chithra Adams, Phillip Rumrill, Malachy Bishop & Kathy Sheppard-Jones Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, and it is increasing in incidence and prevalence in the United States. …
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HDI’s University Lecture Series
The Human Development Institute (HDI) is pleased to present the 2019 University Lecture Series. The catalog of 35 presentations include one-hour lectures, panels and seminar style offerings. Topics include foundational lectures on disability, development, advocacy, employment, education, community living, health, assistive technology and universal design. Presenters are self-advocates with disabilities, family members of people with…