Relationships and Dating for People with Disabilities: HDI Seminar Series

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. […]

How a Paycheck Can Work witha Government Check

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. No registration is required. Captioning on Zoom will be available. Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., […]

Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Lunch & Learn – 5th Friday’s

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 for Medicaid or Medicare. Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler; Supported Employment Training Project, Human Development Institute/UK and Jeff White; Quality Assurance Coordinator for Employment Services

Self-Advocate LEND Trainee Panel: HDI Seminar Series

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 […]

Disability and Physical Activity: HDI Seminar Series

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, […]