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SUMMARY:Myths and Facts about Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities: RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts\, gain valuable insights\, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Phillip Rumrill \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, Dr Rumrill will:  \n\n\n\n-Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy  \n\n\n\n-Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce.  \n\n\n\n-Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/myths-and-facts-about-hiring-and-retaining-workers-with-disabilities-retain-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Lunch & Learn - 5th Friday's
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the 30 minutes\, you will be able to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to show the positive financial impact of employment while still maintaining a person’s eligibility for Medicaid or Medicare. \n\n\n\nFacilitators: Carolyn Wheeler; Supported Employment Training Project\, Human Development Institute/UK and Jeff White; Quality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/kentucky-disability-benefits-101-lunch-learn-5th-fridays/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T173223Z
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UID:6070-1738756800-1738760400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KY LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Open House
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute is accepting applications from UK\, EKU\, and UofL graduate students across disciplines for the 2025 – 2026 Kentucky Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND). The Kentucky LEND is also open to non-student applicants who identify as persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities or their family members. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE!
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/ky-lend-leadership-education-in-neurodevelopmental-disabilities-open-house/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T195738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204121Z
UID:6079-1739203200-1739206800@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:AAC Grid Options from Talk-to-me Technologies: TAALC ECHO in AAC
DESCRIPTION:What is Project ECHOProject ECHO™ is an inter-professional practice network where education and related service professionals learn together through short\, informational presentations on AAC topics and case-specific presentations. Case presentations allow participants to support a colleague through real-time problem solving; identification of possible strategies and solutions to support the individuals they serve. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Haley Ross\, CCC-SLP – Consultant for Talk-to-me TechnologiesThis ECHO presentation focuses on key features of AAC Grid I options from Talk-to-me Technologies and criteria for matching features with client needs. \n\n\n\nHow to Join – Join sessions online via Zoom. A link to join the ECHO sessions will be sent upon registration. Connect through your desktop\, laptop\, tablet\, or phone.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/aac-grid-options-from-talk-to-me-technologies-taalc-echo-in-aac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T173709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T180050Z
UID:6072-1739467800-1739471400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:KY LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Open House
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute is accepting applications from UK\, EKU\, and UofL graduate students across disciplines for the 2025 – 2026 Kentucky Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND). The Kentucky LEND is also open to non-student applicants who identify as persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities or their family members.  \n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE TO LEARN MORE!
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/ky-lend-leadership-education-in-neurodevelopmental-disabilities-open-house-2/
LOCATION:zoom online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250103T164819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T153041Z
UID:5994-1739538000-1739545200@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Inclusive Higher Education: HDI Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Erin Fitzgerald\, Johnny Collett\, and panelists \n\n\n\nDescription: This panel will provide an overview of the Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership (KSHEP). KSHEP is a network of colleges and universities offering inclusive postsecondary educations programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the panel\, some current and former students will share about their experiences and why inclusive postsecondary programs are important. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the history of supported higher education programs in Kentucky\, as well as the increasing inclusive postsecondary options across the country.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the benefits of inclusive education programs in relation to self-advocacy\, career exploration\, and community engagement.\n\n\n\nLearn from current and former students from inclusive postsecondary programs\, who will share about their experiences in college and beyond.\n\n\n\n\nSchool Psychologists may receive up to 2 CPD clock hours. Continuing Education units are approved for Physical Therapy for a category 2 course. CRC credits are approved in Rehabilitation Counseling are in conjunction with the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/inclusive-higher-education-hdi-seminar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T124500
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250211T151429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T151429Z
UID:6372-1739880000-1739882700@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Resources Employer can use to Promote Stay at and Return to Work: Employer Seminar Series_Kentucky’s Employment First Council and RETAIN Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:Join RETAIN Kentucky’s Elizabeth Thompson and Kimberly Wickert to: \n\n\n\n1) Review free resources available in Kentucky and Nationally \n\n\n\n2) Hear how to access those resources \n\n\n\n3) Discuss ways RETAIN Kentucky promotes Stay at Work for your workers
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/resources-employer-can-use-to-promote-stay-at-and-return-to-work-employer-seminar-series_kentuckys-employment-first-council-and-retain-kentucky/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241014T124759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T124800Z
UID:5345-1740139200-1740142800@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Goals and the IEP: 4th Friday TAALC TOPICS Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:TAALC TOPICS – Fridays from 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Speech Language Pathologists\, Educators\, Para-educators\, Pre-service students. 1 hour of ASHA Credit available. \n\n\n\nSession Topic: This session will focus on selecting communication goals across communication competencies\, using tools to assess current communication functioning\, and team strategies for implementing goals.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/communication-goals-and-the-iep-4th-friday-taalc-topics-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241104T163140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T163141Z
UID:5511-1740398400-1740402000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:The Changing Nature of the American Disability Community: Implications for Return to Work: RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Phillip Rumrill \n\n\n\nJoin our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts\, gain valuable insights\, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, Dr Rumrill will:  \n\n\n\n-Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy  \n\n\n\n-Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce.  \n\n\n\n-Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/the-changing-nature-of-the-american-disability-community-implications-for-return-to-work-retain-lunch-learn-seminar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204226Z
UID:6082-1740412800-1740416400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Tobii-Dynavox Page Sets and Applications –TD SNAP Original\, Motor Planning\, Bi-lingual: TAALC ECHO in AAC
DESCRIPTION:What is Project ECHOProject ECHO™ is an inter-professional practice network where education and related service professionals learn together through short\, informational presentations on AAC topics and case-specific presentations. Case presentations allow participants to support a colleague through real-time problem solving; identification of possible strategies and solutions to support the individuals they serve.R \n\n\n\nPresenter – Laken Parsons Clark\, CCC-SLP Tobii DynavoxThis ECHO presentation focuses on features of page sets for Tobii-Dynavox page sets including original\, motor planning and Bilingual page sets. \n\n\n\nHow to Join – Join sessions online via Zoom. A link to join the ECHO sessions will be sent upon registration. Connect through your desktop\, laptop\, tablet\, or phone.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/tobii-dynavox-page-sets-and-applications-td-snap-original-motor-planning-bi-lingual-taalc-echo-in-aac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250203T203434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T203604Z
UID:6222-1740574800-1740578400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Universal Design Certificate Open House
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kentucky School of Interiors and Human Development Institute are partnering to offer two Open Houses for the Universal Design Certificate. Individuals across a variety of disciplines deploy Principles of Universal Design to make products\, systems\, buildings\, and other environments accessible to all.  Read more about Universal Design here:  https://universaldesign.ie/about-universal-design/the-7-principles. \n\n\n\nThe Universal Design Certificate is a 12-credit hour (4 course) program\, with new students beginning their course of study in the Fall 2025 semester. Required courses can be joined synchronously in person or via Zoom. This certificate is also available to University of Kentucky employees and can be covered by the Employee Education Program. 
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/universal-design-certificate-open-house-2/
LOCATION:In-person Gray Design Building Room 109\, 349 Scott Street\, Lexington KY\, Kentucky\, 40506
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250213T191703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191705Z
UID:6487-1741352400-1741359600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Supporting the Development of Communication in Children with Disabilities: HDI Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Janine L. Schmedding Bartley\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Associate Professor\, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders\, University of Kentucky. \n\n\n\nRegister now at https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf-qrqTsqH9LKPULg2mFhDkzJVck_sXkN \n\n\n\nDescription: This panel will provide an overview of how the principles of multi-modal communication can be used to support communication development for children with disabilities so that they can have access to communication in all parts of their lives. During the panel\, past LEND trainees and clinicians will share specific strategies that caregivers\, educators\, and providers can use to support communication development in their day-to-day interactions with children with disabilities.      \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the value of multi-modal communication\n\n\n\nDescribe three strategies you can use to support communication development\n\n\n\nDescribe communication options for children who are non-speakers\n\n\n\n\nEarly Care and Education clock hours are pending from the Division of Child Care. School Psychologists may receive up to 2 CPD clock hours. Continuing Education units are approved for Physical Therapy for a category 2 course.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/supporting-the-development-of-communication-in-children-with-disabilities-hdi-seminar-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250203T195418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T195418Z
UID:6219-1741708800-1741712400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Universal Design Certificate Open House
DESCRIPTION:The University of Kentucky School of Interiors and Human Development Institute are partnering to offer two Open Houses for the Universal Design Certificate. Individuals across a variety of disciplines deploy Principles of Universal Design to make products\, systems\, buildings\, and other environments accessible to all.  Read more about Universal Design here:  https://universaldesign.ie/about-universal-design/the-7-principles. \n\n\n\nThe Universal Design Certificate is a 12-credit hour (4 course) program\, with new students beginning their course of study in the Fall 2025 semester. Required courses can be joined synchronously in person or via Zoom. This certificate is also available to University of Kentucky employees and can be covered by the Employee Education Program. 
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/universal-design-certificate-open-house/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T124500
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250303T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T190739Z
UID:6653-1741867200-1741869900@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Employer Supports for Families with Young Children: Employment First and RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Subject Matter Experts\, Kate Dean and Bethany Davis as they share: \n\n\n\n-Child Care Aware of Kentucky programming and support for employers. \n\n\n\n-State and national resources for supporting employees with young children. \n\n\n\n-Kentucky based examples of employer-child care partnerships. \n\n\n\n-Strategies to assess employee needs and KY based resources available to assist.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/employer-supports-for-families-with-young-children-employment-first-and-retain-kentucky-employer-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T203505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204318Z
UID:6084-1742227200-1742230800@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:WeaveChat AAC Features: TAALC ECHO in AAC
DESCRIPTION:What is Project ECHOProject ECHO™ is an inter-professional practice network where education and related service professionals learn together through short\, informational presentations on AAC topics and case-specific presentations. Case presentations allow participants to support a colleague through real-time problem solving; identification of possible strategies and solutions to support the individuals they serve. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Laura Stone\, CCC-SLPThis ECHO session will focus on the features of the WeaveChat AAC application. \n\n\n\nHow to Join – Join sessions online via Zoom. A link to join the ECHO sessions will be sent upon registration. Connect through your desktop\, laptop\, tablet\, or phone.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/weavechat-aac-features-taalc-echo-in-aac/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241014T125243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T125244Z
UID:5347-1742558400-1742562000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Goals Transition-age Youth: 4th Friday TAALC TOPICS Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:TAALC TOPICS – Fridays from 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Speech Language Pathologists\, Educators\, Para-educators\, Pre-service students. 1 hour of ASHA Credit available. \n\n\n\nSession Topic: This session will focus on selecting communication goals across communication competencies\, using tools to assess current communication functioning\, and team strategies for implementing goals with a focus on transition-age youth and the tools necessary to encourage and improve communication in school and community settings.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/communication-goals-transition-age-youth-4th-friday-taalc-topics-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241104T163942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T150227Z
UID:5515-1743508800-1743512400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Assistive Technology and Universal Design to Promote Competitive Integrated Employment
DESCRIPTION:The Disability Community\, Health\, and World of Work Webinar Series by the UK Human Development Institute and RETAIN Kentucky \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nChristina Espinosa\, MRC\, CRC; Division Director of Community Education\, Human Development Institute \n\n\n\nDr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones\, PhD\, CRC; Associate Graduate Faculty\, Human Development Institute \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, the presenters will: \n\n\n\n-Define assistive technology and universal design \n\n\n\n-Examine the intersection of disability\, universal design\, and workplace participation \n\n\n\n-Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can employ these devices and strategies toward successful employment while maximizing organizational potential
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-to-promote-competitive-integrated-employment-retain-lunch-learn-seminar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250103T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T153517Z
UID:5998-1744376400-1744383600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Medicaid Waivers: HDI Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alisha Clark \n\n\n\nDescription: Medicaid waiver programs provide services that promote community living for people with disabilities. This includes support and assistance with daily activities such as basic self-care\, navigating the community\, and managing their home\, finances\, or medical care. The Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) will provide an overview of Kentucky’s 1915 (c) Home-and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waivers and the services they provide for people with disabilities. The process from applying for waivers\, to service delivery options\, and Medicaid waiver resources available to guide the process will also be discussed.   \n\n\n\nObjectives:  \n\n\n\n1. Outline an overview of Medicaid waivers and the services provided. \n\n\n\n2. Develop an understanding of the process of applying for Medicaid waivers to service delivery options for Medicaid waivers. \n\n\n\n3. Discuss Medicaid waiver resources available to guide the process.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/medicaid-waivers-hdi-seminar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250123T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192406Z
UID:6086-1744646400-1744650000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY: NeuroNode AAC Options: TAALC ECHO in AAC
DESCRIPTION:What is Project ECHOProject ECHO™ is an inter-professional practice network where education and related service professionals learn together through short\, informational presentations on AAC topics and case-specific presentations. Case presentations allow participants to support a colleague through real-time problem solving; identification of possible strategies and solutions to support the individuals they serve. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Tricia McGee\, CCC-SLP – Control BionicsThis ECHO presentation focuses on the features of NeuroNode from Control Bionics. \n\n\n\nHow to Join – Join sessions online via Zoom. A link to join the ECHO sessions will be sent upon registration. Connect through your desktop\, laptop\, tablet\, or phone.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/6086/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T124500
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250408T141304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T141406Z
UID:6711-1744804800-1744807500@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Employer Strategies for Recruitment and Retention: Kentucky’s Employment First Council and RETAIN Kentucky present the March Employer Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Dixon from Unified Sign and Designs will share: \n\n\n\n\nSuccess stories \n\n\n\n\n\nStrategies to recruit an inclusive workforce\n\n\n\n\n\nWays to retain employees
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/employer-strategies-for-recruitment-and-retention-kentuckys-employment-first-council-and-retain-kentucky-present-the-march-employer-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241014T125522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T125523Z
UID:5349-1744977600-1744981200@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Teaching Strategies: 4th Friday TAALC TOPICS Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:TAALC TOPICS – Fridays from 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Speech Language Pathologists\, Educators\, Para-educators\, Pre-service students. 1 hour of ASHA Credit available. \n\n\n\nSession Topic: This session will highlight evidence-based teaching strategies for supporting AAC users including aided-language modeling\, managing the environment to create opportunities\, expectant pause and wait\, acknowledging and reflecting communication intentions.        
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/communication-teaching-strategies-4th-friday-taalc-topics-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241104T164407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T122716Z
UID:5518-1746532800-1746536400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Everyone Is a Job Developer – Active Citizenship to Build the Inclusion Economy: RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts\, gain valuable insights\, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! \n\n\n\nPresented by Kimberly Wickert & Dr. Phillip Rumrill  \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, the presenters will:  \n\n\n\n-Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy  \n\n\n\n-Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce.  \n\n\n\n-Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/everyone-is-a-job-developer-active-citizenship-to-build-the-inclusion-economy-retain-lunch-learn-seminar-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241104T164753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T120202Z
UID:5520-1746705600-1746709200@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Role of Healthcare Providers in Return to Work: RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts\, gain valuable insights\, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! \n\n\n\nPresented by Shirley Kron & Dr. Phillip Rumrill \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, the presenters will:  \n\n\n\n-Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy  \n\n\n\n-Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce.  \n\n\n\n-Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/role-of-healthcare-providers-in-return-to-work-retain-lunch-learn-seminar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250505T202309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T203227Z
UID:6777-1747908000-1747911600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:ADA and Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025
DESCRIPTION:According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, approximately 23% of American adults experience some form of mental illness (or psychiatric disability) on a yearly basis. And across the population\, almost 6% of American adults live with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder or long-term recurring major depression. For many individuals with psychiatric disabilities\, work is key to their health and contributes to a sense of purpose and wellbeing. Thus\, it is important that employers understand how to foster a mental health-friendly work culture. \n\n\n\nDuring this presentation\, the presenter will use her own story to discuss how to disclose a disability\, the pros and cons of disclosing a disability\, how to request reasonable accommodations on the job\, and steps we can take to create an inclusive work culture. \n\n\n\nPresenter\n\n\n\n\nPam Williamson\, Assistant Director – Southeast ADA Center\n\n\n\n\nHosts\n\n\n\nUniversity of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI)\, Southeast ADA Center\, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/ada-and-fostering-an-inclusive-work-culture-for-employees-with-psychiatric-disabilities/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250110T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T194404Z
UID:6022-1748608200-1748610000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Lunch & Learn – 5th Friday’s
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the 30 minutes\, you will be able to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to show the positive financial impact of employment while still maintaining a person’s eligibility for Medicaid or Medicare. \n\n\n\nFacilitators: Carolyn Wheeler; Supported Employment Training Project\, Human Development Institute/UK and Jeff White; Quality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/kentucky-disability-benefits-101-lunch-learn-5th-fridays-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241014T130301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T130302Z
UID:5351-1749546000-1749555000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Core Vocabulary Part 1: TAALC TOPICS 2.0 - 2.5 Hour Series 
DESCRIPTION:Core Vocabulary Part 1: Deeper dive into Core Vocabulary with materials list and file links for making Core Folders. Great team watch option\, make the folders afterward – 2.5 ASHA Hours. 
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/core-vocabulary-part-1-taalc-topics-2-0-2-5-hour-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250530T153708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153849Z
UID:6915-1749556800-1749560400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Early Intervention and Beyond for Early Childhood Providers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This training session provides early childhood professionals with a foundational understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, focusing on the continuum of services from birth through age 21. Participants will learn about IDEA Part C (Early Intervention for infants and toddlers\, birth to age 3) and Part B (Special Education services for children and youth ages 3–21)\, including key processes\, timelines\, and the transition from an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \n\n\n\nPresenters: Sally Dannenberg\, Child Care Aware of Kentucky Angela Casey\, New Vista KEIS Program Eileen Hoover and Rhonda Logsdon\, KY-SPIN
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/navigating-early-intervention-and-beyond-for-early-childhood-providers-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20241014T130652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T130653Z
UID:5353-1749556800-1749564000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Core Vocabulary Part 2: TAALC TOPICS 2.0 – 2.5 Hour Series
DESCRIPTION:Core Vocabulary Part 2: Core Vocabulary and Curriculum  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this session is included with Core Vocabulary Part 1 (one registration for both – attendance taken separately).
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/core-vocabulary-part-2-taalc-topics-2-0-2-5-hour-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250611T172757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T173250Z
UID:6941-1750932000-1750935600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:ADA and Artificial Intelligence: 4th Thursday ADA Talks
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By: \n\n\n\nUniversity of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI)\, Southeast ADA Center\, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/ada-and-artificial-intelligence-4th-thursday-ada-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T181232
CREATED:20250714T124607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T124610Z
UID:7169-1752678000-1752681600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The ADA 35th Anniversary: What are your rights as a person with a disability?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific ADA Center in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session will provide an overview of your rights under the ADA and how the law continues to protect people with disabilities in public life. Learn how the ADA impacts everyday experiences in employment\, transportation\, public services\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nJan Garrett\, Pacific ADA Center\n\n\n\nSavannah Bradley\, Pacific ADA Center
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/lunch-learn-the-ada-35th-anniversary-what-are-your-rights-as-a-person-with-a-disability/
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