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Trainee Spotlight: Mary Comis
by Bill Mazzoleni Mary Comis is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She was attending Duquesne University for undergrad work in Pittsburgh; however, she is now attending UK. Her area of study […]
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Results From Needs Assessment for Kentuckians with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
by Amanda Corbin Education and early intervention, self-advocacy, employment, housing, transportation, childcare, and community supports were all listed as areas of need by service providers, family members and self-advocates in […]
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Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities and KentuckyWorks Featured in the Lexington Herald-Leader
Employment for people with intellectual disabilities and KentuckyWorks were recently featured in an article by Valarie Honeycutt Spears in the Lexington Herald-Leader. The article highlights the significant contributions of people with […]
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KentuckyWorks Website and Learning Modules Empower Youth with Disabilities to Reach Their Potential!
HDI has recently launched a new website and learning modules for teachers, people with disabilities, employers, families, and employment professionals at kentuckyworks.org. The purpose of this website is to help navigate the […]
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Fall Seminar: Medicaid Waivers 101
“What are the Medicaid waiver programs available to assist persons with developmental disabilities in Kentucky? What services does the Medicaid waivers program offer in Kentucky? How do I apply for […]
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HDI Free Documentary Film Screening of “Bottom Dollars”
A free screening of the Bottom Dollars film, an original documentary by Rooted in Rights about the work exploitation of nearly 250,000 people with disabilities, will be held on October […]
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Fall Seminar: Path to Employment for Veterans With and Without Disabilities
“Today’s military has almost all the occupations found in the business community. With businesses struggling to find qualified employees, veterans with and without disabilities can help fill the gap by […]