2020 has been an active year for crises and emergencies. From the Coronavirus pandemic to the wildfires on the west coast to multiple hurricanes hitting the golf coast/Caribbean territories, people with disabilities are amongst the most impacted. Join us for a webinar specifically on centering individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities during disasters/emergencies and caring for their mental health and well-being.

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky and the HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) host an ADA Training series on the fourth Thursday of each month that covers different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The next training covers The Courts and the ADA: The Current Court Battles.

Please join us online as we go virtual for the 8th Annual Kentucky Congress on Spinal Cord Injury (KCSCI), October 9, 2020, 9:30 AM-12 PM. This year looks to be one of our strongest lineups ever as we dive into the ever-growing need for strong advocates on a myriad of issues affecting people with disabilities. We welcome Attorney Stephanie Woodward, a passionate advocate seeking justice for marginalized communities, who has an arrest record to show for it. Stephanie is also the founder of DisabilityDetails.com, a website dedicated to providing information about Disability Rights, access, and life. Teaming up with Stephanie for their presentation “You Gotta FIGHT – For Your RIGHT – To CRT!” (description below) is Julia Piriano, VP of Clinical Education, Rehab Industry Affairs and serves as Pride’s Compliance Officer, one of the leading experts in seating and wheeled technology. If access to technology for people with disabilities is involved, Julie is involved. Finally hear from keynote speaker Mathew Rodreick, Executive Director at Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, who entered the SCI community after his son Gabriel sustained a C5 spinal cord injury (SCI) while body surfing in Costa Rica. Mathew will talk about the role of the patient across the landscape of medical research and clinical practice in his presentation “Advocacy Activism and Action” (description below). We will hear about opportunities to participate in activities in our local communities, check in with some of strongest sponsors over the years and top it off with the 5th Annual Tom Gravitt Advocacy Award.

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky and the HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) host an ADA Training series on the fourth Thursday of each month that covers different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The next training covers Religious Institutions and the ADA. 

Accessible, affordable transportation is an essential part of inclusive community life. Arthur Campbell, a disability rights advocate who has dedicated his life to transportation equity, will share a history of the movement for accessible transportation. Frank Huffman, an emerging leader for accessible transportation, will share insight on the ongoing efforts for transportation services in rural areas. Transportation Initiative project director Maria Kemplin will provide an overview of transportation options available. For help registering, contact walt.bower@uky.edu This program is presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. CRC credit hours are approved for Rehabilitation Counseling.  

According to recent reports from the CDC, suicide rates among our nation’s youth have increased 56% since 2007. Further reports shows that youth with disabilities are 4 times more likely to have suicidal ideation than their nondisabled peers. In an effort to address this at-risk but underserved population, we have developed curriculum that will give young people the tools to navigate the ableism and stigma they experience as a person with a disability.

What: This is an opportunity to learn about and try out inclusive wellness practices virtually together! This webinar is hosted by Wellness Edge*. Wellness Edge aims to increase the quality of engagement for individuals with paralysis and their support networks in recreational settings, and thereby improve health outcomes of not only the individual and enhance the capacity of communities to have inclusive recreational spaces for all individuals Who: This event is free and open to everyone Topics: Adaptive golf, Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports, health check-in activity, and much more!

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky and the HDI Center for Assistive Technology Services (CATS) host an ADA Training series on the fourth Thursday of each month that covers different topics surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The next training covers Physical Accessibility of Places of Public Accommodation: Exploring Title III Cases.