Rooted & Rising

Rooted & Rising focuses on understanding the needs and gaps of mental health services for people with developmental disabilities in Appalachian counties in Kentucky. 

Rooted & Rising will enhance mental health services through training, community outreach, and partnerships. Its work will be guided by people with lived experience to ensure the voices of rural Kentuckians with developmental disabilities lead the work in making mental health supports and services easier to access.

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Inclusive Research Practices

Inclusive Research Practices

This session explores best practices for inclusive research design and implementation including centering the voices of persons with lived disability …

Myra Bundy with students in Ecuador

A Community Already Leading: Lessons from Autism Advocacy in Ecuador

When Haley Hintz and Dr. Myrabeth Bundy began working with the autistic community in Ecuador, they were surprised at how …

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TIP Launches with Impact: Exploring Immersive Technology and Inclusive Employment

During the first TIP Lunch and Learn session, guest speaker Matthew Chaussee told the story of Romin, an employee with …