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SUMMARY:How a Paycheck Can Work With a Government Check: Supported Employment Training Project
DESCRIPTION:Zoom presentation by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to see how having a job in high school means having more money now and when you graduate! \n\n\n\nFacilitators: \n\n\n\nCarolyn Wheeler\, M.S.\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nSupported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky \n\n\n\nJeff White\, MBA\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nQuality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services Division of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities \n\n\n\nRegister: How a Paycheck Works with a Government Check
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/how-a-paycheck-can-work-with-a-government-check-supported-employment-training-project-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Research Practices
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on practices for building and sustaining inclusive research teams. Presenters will discuss the lived experience as a person with a disability on a research or evaluation team\, how research is informed by the actual needs of people with disabilities\, as well as the mutually beneficial relationship between the disabled researcher\, other researchers\, and consumers.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/inclusive-research-practices/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T100000
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SUMMARY:The Courts and ADA Cases Shaping the Law: 4th Thursday ADA Talks 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/the-courts-and-ada-cases-shaping-the-law-4th-thursday-ada-talks-2026/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T151500
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DTSTAMP:20260410T135522Z
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Webinar: Supported Employment Training Project (SETP)
DESCRIPTION:About This Webinar: \n\n\n\nJoin us for a 5th Thursday coffee/tea break and learn how 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\nQ&A will follow from 3:45 – 4:15 pm ET / 2:45 – 3:15 pm CT \n\n\n\nFacilitators: \n\n\n\nCarolyn Wheeler\, M.S.\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nSupported Employment Training ProjectHuman Development Institute/University of Kentucky \n\n\n\nJeff White\, MBA\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nQuality Assurance Coordinator for Employment ServicesDivision of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/kentucky-disability-benefits-101-webinar-supported-employment-training-project-setp-3/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T100000
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SUMMARY:How a Paycheck Can Work With a Government Check: Supported Employment Training Project
DESCRIPTION:Zoom presentation by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to use the Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 website to see how having a job in high school means having more money now and when you graduate! \n\n\n\nFacilitators: \n\n\n\nCarolyn Wheeler\, M.S.\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nSupported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/University of Kentucky \n\n\n\nJeff White\, MBA\, CPWIC \n\n\n\nQuality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services Division of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities \n\n\n\nRegister: How a Paycheck Works with a Government Check
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/how-a-paycheck-can-work-with-a-government-check-supported-employment-training-project-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Disability Hiring and Retention Academy
DESCRIPTION:Location: Owensboro Chamber of Commerce\, 200 E 3rd St\, Owensboro KY \n\n\n\nThe Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Disability Hiring Academy\, sponsored by the University of Kentucky Training Innovation Project\, offers a comprehensive training program designed to equip human resource professionals and business leaders with the skills to effectively recruit\, train\, and retain talent from the disability community\, strengthening their organizations while enhancing workplace inclusion. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain practical strategies for: \n\n\n\n\nRecruiting and retaining employees with disabilities\n\n\n\nUnderstanding ADA requirements and accommodations\n\n\n\nBuilding a more inclusive workplace culture\n\n\n\nApplying universal design principles across the employee experience\n\n\n\nConnecting with regional resources and employer peers\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Disability Hiring Academy
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/disability-hiring-and-retention-academy/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention in Autism
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide a lived experience informed discussion of the risk factors for suicidality for autistic adults and individuals. The presentation will also discuss assessment tools\, resources\, and prevention efforts for suicidal ideation that can be used to best help the autistic community.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/suicide-prevention-in-autism/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000
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SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Expanding Internships and Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities: TIP Learn at Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Katia Albanese; Founder and Principal\, Kappa Strategies \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: By the end of this session\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\nInternships and apprenticeships offer valuable opportunities for people with disabilities to explore career options while gaining practical skills and meaningful work experience. Yet these pathways are often underutilized by vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals and the individuals they serve. \n\n\n\nThis session will explore how VR professionals can leverage internships and Registered Apprenticeship Programs to expand career pathways for people with disabilities. Drawing on national trends and innovative state approaches\, the presentation will highlight policies and practical strategies that connect individuals with disabilities to employers and high-demand careers. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to identify opportunities within their states and strengthen partnerships with workforce and apprenticeship systems\, positioning VR as a valuable partner in developing disability-inclusive talent pipelines. \n\n\n\n\nIdentify internship and apprenticeship opportunities that support career exploration and skill development while advancing competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.\n\n\n\nExamine state policies and innovative workforce initiatives that expand access to internships and Registered Apprenticeship Programs\, including opportunities for public-sector employment. \n\n\n\nApply practical strategies for strengthening partnerships between VR agencies and workforce development systems\, with an emphasis on engaging employers to create more inclusive career pathways.\n\n\n\n\nOnline Zoom Session: Register for Learn at Lunch
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/from-policy-to-practice-expanding-internships-and-apprenticeships-for-people-with-disabilities-tip-learn-at-lunch/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T130000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Experiences and Resources
DESCRIPTION:This session will discuss the role of caregivers in providing essential support that helps people with disabilities and older adults live independently in their homes and communities. In addition\, the presentation will identify and highlight resources for caregivers.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/caregiver-experiences-and-resources/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T203852Z
CREATED:20261021T203849Z
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UID:10051-1801555200-1801587600@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Job Accommodation Network (Invited): A Training Innovation Project (TIP) Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into advanced topics with nationally recognized experts in 2027.  \n\n\n\nHold this date on your calendar.More details\, finalized event time and registration information will be coming soon.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/job-accommodation-network-invited-a-training-innovation-project-tip-master-class/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T153928Z
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UID:9919-1801659600-1801666800@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Neuroaffirming Mental Health Supports
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will describe neuroaffirming mental health supports for people with disabilities. The presentation will also provide mental health resources for helping people with disabilities navigate the world around them.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/neuroaffirming-mental-health-supports/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T153953Z
CREATED:20260924T150822Z
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SUMMARY:Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on education of the community on the distinction between service animals and emotional support animals as regarded by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to definitions and rights\, this presentation is designed to clarify some of the common misunderstandings about service animals and the ADA.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/service-animals-and-emotional-support-animals/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T154022Z
CREATED:20260924T151018Z
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UID:9925-1807707600-1807714800@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:The Future of Federal Disability Policy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the rapidly evolving federal funding landscape from the perspective of Kentucky’s Developmental Disabilities Network. The presenters will also discuss implications of current federal funding for the disability community.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/the-future-of-federal-disability-policy/
LOCATION:Kentucky
CATEGORIES:HDI Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T204342Z
CREATED:20261021T204340Z
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UID:10096-1809417600-1809450000@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Business Partnerships: A Training Innovation Project (TIP) Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into advanced topics with nationally recognized experts in 2027.  \n\n\n\nHold this date on your calendar.More details\, finalized event time and registration information will be coming soon.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/communication-skills-for-business-partnerships-a-training-innovation-project-tip-master-class/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270803T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T204540Z
CREATED:20261021T204537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T204540Z
UID:10098-1817280000-1817312400@hdi.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Disability Hiring and Retention Academies Toolkit: A Training Innovation Project (TIP) Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into advanced topics with nationally recognized experts in 2027.  \n\n\n\nHold this date on your calendar.More details\, finalized event time and registration information will be coming soon.
URL:https://hdi.uky.edu/event/disability-hiring-and-retention-academies-toolkit-a-training-innovation-project-tip-master-class/
LOCATION:Kentucky
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