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Congratulations to Lindsey Woosley as the Recipient of the 2018 Paul Kevin Burberry Award!
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) has presented the 2018 Paul Kevin Burberry Award to Lindsey Woosley. Woosley is a doctoral student in physical therapy at UK and […]
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HDI’s Developmental Disabilities Graduate Certificate Program Invites Tony Dotson to Speak on Leadership
Are leaders born or are they made? Is leadership art or a science? Can you be introverted and be a leader? These are the types of questions graduate students in […]
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KentuckyWorks Post-Secondary Community Conversation
by Amanda Corbin Nearly 100 people attended a community conversation on May 21 for self-advocates, families, and professionals to discuss how to increase post-secondary opportunities for youth with intellectual disabilities […]
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KentuckyWorks Family and Youth Engagement Community Conversation
Come join us on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 for youth with intellectual disabilities, families, and professionals to discuss what families and youth need to prepare for the world of work! […]
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Governor Issues Executive Order Making Employment for People with Disabilities a Top Priority in Kentucky
On May 15, 2018, Governor Matt Bevin signed Executive Order 2018-328 to add Kentucky to the growing list of states with Employment First policies for people with disabilities. This Order […]
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Unpuzzling Disability: Self Advocates Redefining Leadership Coming in July!
The purpose of this event is to bring together people with all types of disabilities who are interested in developing and sharing leadership skills. In order to have our voices […]
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HDI Receives 2018 University of Kentucky Inclusive Excellence Award in the Department/Unit category!
HDI was recently selected as a recipient of the 2018 University of Kentucky Inclusive Excellence Award in the Department/Unit category in appreciation for the institute’s dedication and passion to advances in […]
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Transportation Initiative Seeks to Find Solutions for Rural Kentucky
KentuckyWorks and Kentucky E3TC held a joint community conversation on March 20 in Jackson, Kentucky. The goal of the activity was to bring together a diverse group of concerned citizens in […]
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KentuckyWorks Morehead Community Conversation Update
A Community Conversation held in Morehead, Kentucky on February 27, 2017 identified two major projects local volunteers determined would provide significant initiative to promote the transition of youth from school […]
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The 4th Thursday ADA Talks
HDI and HDI CATS have launched an ADA Training series to be held on the fourth Thursday of each month covering different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act. The […]