Lunch & Learn: Disability Benefits 101

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Presenters: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWICSupported Employment Training ProjectHuman Development Institute/UK Jeff White, MBA, CPWICQuality Assurance Coord. EmploymentDiv. of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities Learning Objectives: At the end of the 30 […]

Self-directed Reading: TAALC ECHO in AAC

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Live Interdisciplinary webinar series to address needs in supporting AAC Users.  Each 1-hour session includes a teaching presentation and a case study. Session Topic: “Self-directed Reading”. Self-selected reading increases a child’s receptive and expressive language skills. Participants will learn about methods to increase self-selected reading, as well as Assistive Technology supports and adaptations for accessing […]

How a Paycheck Can Work with a Government Check: Supported Employment Training Project

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For Students, Family Members, School Staff, & Employment SpecialistsAt the end of the 30 minutes, you will be able to use ky.db101.org/ to see how having a job in high school means you have more money now and when you graduate. Facilitators:Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWICSupported Employment Training ProjectHuman Development Institute/UK Jeff White, MBA, CPWICQuality Assurance […]

Virtual Open House: Fall HDI Certificates

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The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky will be sharing information about its graduate and undergraduate certificate programs. The Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design prepares students from all disciplines to build products, systems, buildings, classrooms, and other environments that are accessible to everyone. The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities prepares students from […]

ADA and the Courtroom: 4th Thursday ADA Talks

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Presenter: Jason Jones, Project Director, UK-HDI Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Contact for More InformationSoutheast ADA CenterEmail: seadawebinars@syr.eduPhone: 404-541-9001Web: adasoutheast.org

Introduction to Core Vocabulary: 4th Friday TAALC TOPICS Webinar Series

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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. Session Topic: This introduction to Core Vocabulary will highlight the features and uses of core vocabulary arrangements (low tech to high tech) for AAC users and evidence-based teaching strategies.     

Opportunities for Disabled Researchers and Scholars: HDI Seminar Series

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Panelists: Dr. Lynn C. Koch, Professor Emeritus, Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders, Counselor Education Program, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; Austin Nugent, Disability Program Administrator, Human Development Institute, University […]

Virtual Open House: Fall LEND Open House

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The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky will be sharing information about the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. The LEND program provides a unique training experience for interdisciplinary students interested in serving persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an emphasis on persons with multiple identities, their mental health, and the perspectives […]

Guided Reading: TAALC ECHO in AAC

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Live Interdisciplinary webinar series to address needs in supporting AAC Users.  Each 1-hour session includes a teaching presentation and a case study.  Session Topic: “Guided Reading”. Guided reading teaches children “how to think as they read” (Cunningham & Allington, 1999) which results in reading comprehension as well as provides opportunities for communication.