The Human Development Institute has an extensive catalog of one-hour lecture and seminar style presentations available at the University of Kentucky. These lectures are being offered virtually through zoom for online classes as well. We welcome the opportunity to bring diverse perspectives to your classes. The lectures cover an array of topics that include: foundational lectures on disability, advocacy, health, employment, early childhood, universal design, and assistive technology. Presenters are people with disabilities, family members of people with disabilities, and other interdisciplinary experts. For more information or to schedule a lecture for your class, Contact rachel.womack@uky.edu to reserve a speaker.
The Human Development Institute offers many other ways for students to get involved and learn about disabilities, including graduate and undergraduate certificate programs, internships, and the Kentucky LEND program. More information is available under the “Learn” tab.
Human Development Institute: University Lecture Series 2025-2026 [PDF]