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

    Zoom Online

    Zoom presentation by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. Learn 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! Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWIC Supported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/University of […]

  • Inclusive Research Practices

    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 […]

  • The Courts and ADA Cases Shaping the Law: 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.

  • Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Webinar: Supported Employment Training Project (SETP)

    About This Webinar: Join 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. Q&A will follow from 3:45 – 4:15 pm ET / 2:45 – 3:15 pm CT Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., […]

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

    Zoom Online

    Zoom presentation by the Supported Employment Training Project (SETP) at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. Learn 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! Facilitators: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWIC Supported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/University of […]

  • Disability Hiring and Retention Academy

    Location: Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, 200 E 3rd St, Owensboro KY The 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 […]

  • Suicide Prevention in Autism

    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 […]

  • From Policy to Practice: Expanding Internships and Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities: TIP Learn at Lunch

    Presenter: Katia Albanese; Founder and Principal, Kappa Strategies Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:  Internships 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 […]

  • Caregiver Experiences and Resources

    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 […]

  • Neuroaffirming Mental Health Supports

    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.