Human Development Institute
Home
About HDI
Our History
Mission
Consumer Advisory Council
Staff Directory
Leadership
Events
HDI Annual Report
Priority Areas
Early Childhood & Education
Leadership & Self Advocacy
Employment
Health
Universal Design & Assistive Technology
Research & Evaluation
Learn
PreService Health Training
Community Training
Online Learning
Seminar Series
Graduate Certificate in Developmental
Undergraduate Certificate in Universal
University Lecture Series
Services
Evaluation
Projects
Products
LEND
Search
Watch the video below to learn more about HDI
Latest Updates
Play It by Ear: Allison Fradkin’s ‘Heard Mentality’ Tunes into Disability with Wordplay and Wit
Allison Fradkin wants people to laugh when they see her play Heard Mentality, but she also wants people to understand …
Read More
Rooted & Rising: Supporting Mental Health in Rural Kentucky
Mental wellness is an important part of living a healthy, meaningful life. Experiencing good mental health helps people handle stress, …
Read More
Speaking Through Felt: Katie Peña-Van Zile’s Autistic Voice on Stage
Katie Peña-Van Zile remembers the job that inspired her play, Felt, well. “I was diagnosed with autism in 2021, much …
Read More
Upcoming Events
July 22, 2025
Supporting People with IDD through Grief and Loss
Event Details
July 24, 2025
The ADA Today: 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Event Details
August 28, 2025
Veterans with Disabilities in Higher Ed: 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Event Details
August 29, 2025
Kentucky Disability Benefits 101 Lunch & Learn – 5th Friday’s
Event Details
September 25, 2025
Digital Access: 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Event Details
October 23, 2025
Court Cases and the ADA: 4th Thursday ADA Talks
Event Details
Support our Mission with Your Donation
Click Here to Donate Today