The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky will be sharing information about the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. The LEND program provides a unique training experience for interdisciplinary students interested in serving persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities with an emphasis on persons with multiple identities, their mental health, and the perspectives […]

Presenters: Walt Bower, PhD, Preservice Training Coordinator, UK Human Development Institute and Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC, Director of Research, UK Human Development Institute During this session, Dr. Bower and Dr. Rumrill will: • Describe federal policies that regulate accessibility in U.S. airports and airlines • Discuss the rights of individuals with disabilities during air travel […]

Live Interdisciplinary webinar series to address needs in supporting AAC Users.  Each 1-hour session includes a teaching presentation and a case study.  Session Topic: “Guided Reading”. Guided reading teaches children “how to think as they read” (Cunningham & Allington, 1999) which results in reading comprehension as well as provides opportunities for communication.

11/11 Unicorns Speak: Black Autistic Women and Non-Binary Work experiences discussion Employment is a major obstacle for autistic adults. Still, sending applications, getting past the interview stage, navigating accommodations, and trying to fit into “work culture” are hurdles that can be made extra difficult when you aren’t only marginalized by your disability, but your race […]

Join us to hear Bev Harp and Laura Butler share how to talk about how to use disability language respectfully.

Session description: This didactic presentation has been created and will be presented from a two-discipline perspective including Occupational Therapy and Psychology. A panel discussion will follow the didactic presentation. Self-regulation, the ability to manage energy levels, emotions, actions and attention, is a key developing skill for individuals of all ages and contributes significantly to individuals’ life […]

Join us at HDI CATS, the Center for Assistive Technology Services, as we showcase our pediatric DME. There are many pieces of DME available, both free and through the lending library. Staff will be available to assist and answer all questions. This is a two-day event on Tuesday November 19th and November 21st.

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. Facilitators:Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWICSupported Employment Training ProjectHuman Development Institute/UK Jeff White, MBA, CPWICQuality Assurance […]

Presenter: Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC Director of Research, University of Kentucky Human Development Institute During this webinar, Dr. Rumrill will:- Describe the implications of workplace discrimination data to the total workforce inclusion imperative – Examine the workplace discrimination experiences of Americans with disabilities from a health perspective- Present data from the Federal government concerning allegations of […]

Join us at HDI CATS, the Center for Assistive Technology Services, as we showcase our pediatric DME. There are many pieces of DME available, both free and through the lending library. Staff will be available to assist and answer all questions. This is a two-day event on Tuesday November 19th and November 21st.

TAALC TOPICS – Fridays from 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Speech Language Pathologists, Educators, Para-educators, Pre-service students. 1 hour of ASHA Credit available. Session Topic: Core Vocabulary and Curriculum focuses on teaching core vocabulary through curriculum including core word(s) of the week, words with books, words with music, words in content. Resources and tools provided.  

Live Interdisciplinary webinar series to address needs in supporting AAC Users.  Each 1-hour session includes a teaching presentation and a case study.  Session Topic: “Writing”. Participants will discuss how oral and written language are connected. Strategies to support writing, including AT and AAC devices, will be introduced.