Human Development Institute

ADA Title I-Employment Protections: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Monthly webinars on topics about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability rights, and access that run for 1 hour on the 4th Thursday from January to October 2026 (10 webinars). Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.

Autism Informed Employer Conversation: Kentucky Employment First Council and Innovative Supports of Autistic Workers (ISAW)
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
This event is held by the Kentucky Employment First Council and Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers (ISAW.) The quarterly conversations build upon the short videos shared monthly to learn more and engage in discussion with other employers and employment support providers on topics around increasing employment opportunities among Autistic Kentuckians.

Movement, Nutrition & Sleep: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741
Bridging gaps in mental healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kentucky’s Appalachian Region.You are invited to learn more about mental health and overcoming challenges faced by people with developmental disabilities.Incentives available for individuals residing in some counties. Learn more by visiting the Rooted & Rising webpage.

Movement, Nutrition & Sleep: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

How a Paycheck Can Work With a Government Check: Supported Employment Training Project
2026-04-08 12:30 - 13:00
Zoom presentation by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to see how having a job in high school can mean more money now—and more money after graduation.

Facilitators:

Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWIC

Supported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky

Jeff White, MBA, CPWIC

Quality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services Division of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities

Noticing and Communicating Body Signals: Spring 26 ECHO in AAC
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00
Live Interdisciplinary webinar series to address needs in supporting AAC Users.

Gestalt Language Processing and AAC: TAALC Tuesday Topics
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | zoom online

Relationships & Community: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Demystifying Autism Diagnosis: HDI Seminar Series
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00
This presentation will focus on providing clarity around the autism screening and diagnostic processes for providers, family members, and adults seeking autism diagnosis. Panelists will discuss the differences between screening and diagnosis, routes for obtaining an official diagnosis, and the roles of different providers in the interdisciplinary assessment process.

Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Battistini, MD, Dr. Myra Beth Bundy, PhD, BCBA, Dr. Marisa Toomey, MD, FAAP, and Dr. Scott Tomchek, PhD, OTR/L

Relationships & Community: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

ADA and Voting Rights: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00

Employment: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Employment and Mental Health: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

Autonomy & Choice: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Autonomy & Choice: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

Self-Care for Caregivers: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Self-Care for Caregivers: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

Navigating Systems: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Emergency Preparedness and Disability Access: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00

Navigating Systems: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

Lived Experience Panel: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel County Health Department, 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky, 40741

Lived Experience Panel: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Online

ADA and Accessible Lodging: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00

ADA in Higher Education: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00

Artificial Intelligence and Disability Access: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00

Accessible Parking and Public Rights of Way: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-09-24 10:00 - 11:00

The Courts and ADA Cases Shaping the Law: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
2026-10-22 10:00 - 11:00
