This session explores how people with disabilities navigate dating, love, and long-term relationships, breaking stereotypes and highlighting real experiences. Presenters will share stories, strategies, and encouragement around building meaningful connections. The goal is to foster understanding, normalize disability and relationships, and provide a safe space for open discussion.
Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.
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 […]
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 […]
The Kentucky LEND program, or Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disabilities, is a federally funded program committed to developing leaders among future professionals in disability-related fields. LEND self-advocate trainees will describe their LEND experiences through this panel. Attendees will learn about what these self-advocates are doing today in their respective professional careers and how they are […]
Physical activity and exercise can greatly improve health and quality of life for people with disabilities. This seminar will provide participants the opportunity to learn the benefits of building healthy, […]
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is one of the most important parts of a quality education for students with a disability. This seminar will explain the IEP process as well […]