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  • Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC): Lunch & Learn

    Christina Espinosa, the Director of the HDI Center for Assistive Technology (HDI CATS) will share information about Assistive Technology and resources available through the Kentucky Assistive Technology Services Network (https://www.katsnet.org/).    Christina  will also share information about Housing Futures, a project funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities, to identify ways we can modify the […]

  • ADA Title I-Employment Protections: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026

    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)

    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

    Laurel County Health Department 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky

    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

    Zoom Online

    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.

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

    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 […]

  • Relationships & Community: Rooted & Rising In-Person Learning Opportunity

    Laurel County Health Department 525 Whitley Street, London, Kentucky

    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 […]

  • Demystifying Autism Diagnosis: HDI Seminar Series

    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 […]

  • Relationships & Community: Rooted & Rising Virtual Learning Opportunity

    Zoom Online

    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.

  • Enabling Employment Opportunity with Immersive Technology: Learn at Lunch

    Presenter: Matthew Chaussee, CEO, CareerViewXR Attendees will gain practical strategies to promote employment opportunities by: The Training Innovation Project, in partnership with the Kentucky Employment First Council, presents Learn at Lunch. These sessions are designed for rehabilitation professionals and employers to connect, learn, and share ideas in a relaxed space with others in the field.