Empower Kentuckians with disabilities this One Day for UK

One Day for UK is April 19th, 2023. One Day for UK is a 24-hour day of giving where alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends and fans can support their favorite college, cause or area. It is a day to celebrate the University of Kentucky’s achievements and to ensure the university’s future success.

What is the Human Development Institute?

Established in 1969, the Human Development Institute (HDI) is the state’s Center on Disability and is part of a nationwide network of University Centers for Excellence. Our vision is the full participation and contribution of all people with disabilities in all aspects of society.

What will my donation do?

This One Day for UK, your generous donation will impact countless people with disabilities in Kentucky and the nation. 

Your donation could:

  1. Equip a person with a disability to find employment
  2. Empower someone to learn how to support their own mental health
  3. Support expectant parents who receive a down syndrome diagnosis
  4. Encourage the recovery of families of the opioid epidemic
  5. Teach an educator sign language to use in their elementary school classroom

To donate, visit www.onedayforuk.uky.edu

One Day for UK is a 24-hour day of giving where alumni, faculty, staff, parents, friends and fans can support their favorite college, cause or area. It is a day to celebrate the University of Kentucky’s achievements and to ensure the university’s future success. All gifts support our comprehensive campaign, Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign, which increases opportunities for student success, funds innovative research, improves health care, strengthens the alumni network and enhances athletic programs.

Visit www.onedayforuk.uky.edu to track our progress and to make your gift.

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