Fund for Excellence

The Human Development Institute (HDI) established the Fund for Excellence for the development of innovative programs, services or products to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families, for which funding is not currently available. Fund for Excellence Projects are led by HDI staff.

List of funded projects

The Human Development Institute (HDI) established the Fund for Excellence for the development of innovative programs, services or products to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families, for which funding is not currently available. Fund for Excellence Projects are led by HDI staff. List of funded projects Project Director: Kathy Sheppard-Jones Project Website:  

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Sheppard-Jones leads Training Innovation Project

When rehabilitation staff help people with disabilities find jobs, they need to know how to work with both the business …

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Governor Beshear declares March Developmental Disabilities Month

It’s officially Developmental Disabilities Month in Kentucky, as per a proclamation signed by Governor Andy Beshear March 12. Beshear was …

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HDI CATS Expands Independence Through Assistive Technology Across Kentucky

The goal of HDI CATS (Center for Assistive Technology Services) is to help increase people’s independence using Assistive Technology (AT) …