Human Development Institute

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  • Design and Development of Problem-Based Online Learning

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    Online learning has become a mainstay in early care and education professional development. This session is for trainers or faculty interested in developing online training, or for anyone who is training online and would like to make content interactive, engaging, and universally designed. Two stages of development will be discussed, as well as turning problems…

  • Disability Awareness & Universal Design: Supporting All Students

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    This presentation explores barriers faced by people with disabilities in various aspects of life including real life stories. Discussion and activities will consider how Universal Design principles promote accessibility to the broadest array of users, including discussion around etiquette and myths related to a variety of disabilities. Learn about strategies that maximize usability in policy,…

  • Universal Design: Creating Utopia Starts with a Plan

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    Universal Design is creating spaces, products and policies that are usable by the greatest amount of people, and benefit everyone, which results in a reduced need for modifications and accommodations. Universal design principles can build environments that are accessible to the broadest array of users. Learn about strategies that maximize usability in physical and virtual…

  • Assistive Technology

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    This session will explain assistive technology (AT) terminology and practice. We’ll discuss categories of AT, and how it can be applied to promote greater independence across the life span. We’ll examine AT’s usefulness for independent living, employment, community participation, and education. Christina Espinosa, Jason Jones

  • Universally Designed Physical Activity

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    Physical activity is beneficial for everyone, but it is especially important for individuals with disabilities, who experience obesity and high blood pressure at significantly higher rates than the general population. This lecture will focus on the importance of inclusion of individuals with disabilities in physical activity and discuss considerations for assessment measures of physical activity…

  • Sexuality & Disability

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    Sexual health and healthy relationships for individuals with disabilities are often overlooked and undervalued. This presentation provides insight and resources on these topics for educators, health providers, and caregivers. Participants will learn more about the importance of safe and healthy relationships, including sexual health, for people with disabilities. This presentation can be focused on intellectual…

  • Adaptive Wellness Resources and Activities

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    Recreation refreshes, revitalizes, and improves a person’s quality of life. Learn about Kentucky’s Recreation Resource Guide and other resources around our state such as state parks, adaptive recreation programming, sports clubs and teams as well as inclusive activities that can be done anywhere. Lindsey Mullis, Morgan Turner

  • Universal Design in Health

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    Universal Design encompasses principles and strategies that help all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed, which is a strategy that allows full access to all persons for programs and services. Learn why it is important to include universal design in health promotion and programming, and gain insight in how to include strategies that will…

  • Health Care Access Dialogue

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    Informative interview regarding cancer care for persons with disabilities, developed in collaboration with Human Development Institute and Markey Cancer Center staff. The nature of disparities in medical care for adults with disabilities is introduced. Information includes lived experience from adults with disabilities, such as helpful attitudes from medical staff, positive approaches to medical care, patient…

  • Rural Rehabilitation and Access to Health Care

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    Challenges in rural health care include lack of physical access to facilities, lack of special equipment, and lack of healthcare provider knowledge in working with individuals with complex health needs. Because of these factors, many individuals travel long distances for their healthcare or wait until problems that may have been easily treated worsen and they…