Early Childhood & Education
HDI expertise provides information to families, early childhood providers, and education systems across an array of issues. From expectant parents to lifelong learners, HDI projects support quality transitions. HDI provides information and training to families, early childhood providers, educators, and related professionals. For more information, contact: Mary Howard.
Projects
Child Care Aware of Kentucky
Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, ...
Community Work Transition Program
The Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) is a longstanding project of the University of Kentucky’s ...
Down Syndrome Pregnancy
We provide honest, compassionate, medically-reviewed, and informative support for those preparing for the birth of ...
IDEA Data Center
The IDEA Data Center (IDC) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of ...
IDEA Part B Data, Monitoring, and Fiscal Support
Through ongoing and regular in-person meetings with the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Directors for ...
Kentucky Alternate Assessment Project (KAAP)
The Kentucky Alternate Assessment Project (KAAP) has a rich history; as a result of the ...
Kentucky Early Childhood Data System (KEDS)
KEDS, currently funded through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, is responsible for supporting ...
Kentucky Post School Outcome Study (KYPSO)
Kentucky Post School Outcomes Center (KYPSO) collects data on the transitional experiences of students with ...
Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant
The State Personnel Development Grants Program, authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ...
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
The Human Development Institute (HDI), Kentucky’s University Center on Disability, is administrator for a five-year ...
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with ...
Lettercase
As the nation's clearinghouse & comprehensive training center for sharing accurate, balanced, and up-to-date information ...
Positive Family Networks and Supports Initiative
The Positive Family Networks and Supports Initiative is an AUCD/CDC Community of Practice on Parenting, ...
Project Supporting Children of the OPioid Epidemic (Project SCOPE)
Project SCOPE is a nationwide initiative to train interdisciplinary teams in high priority states on ...
TAALC: Teaching Age Appropriate Learning through Communication
The TAALC project provides professional development training and technical assistance for school teachers and speech ...
The State Guardianship Training Project
The State Guardianship Training Project is a collaboration with the Department of Aging and Independent ...
Products
In Kentucky, there are increasingly more higher education options for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) ...
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CTPs are higher education programs for individuals with ID that lead to a meaningful credential ...
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Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs (CTPs) were created by the Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA, ...
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Important resources to help students achieve their goals of employment and post secondary education, as ...
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This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. We hope that it ...
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View web-based resources for early care and education faculty and professional development providers focused on ...
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News
New HDI project to use Universal Design to create inclusive student environments
Over the past several years, the mental health of students has declined. According to the CDC, the pandemic saw mental health concerns reach a crisis ...
A look into the Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design
Universal Design affects everyone—students of all disciplines, people with disabilities, and any other community members. Universal design creates spaces and products that are as usable ...
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities Student Spotlight: Ruhiyyih Henderson
Meet Ruhiyyih Henderson: a student in the Human Development Institute’s Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities program! Ruhiyyih has worked with people with a wide range ...