Megan McCormick, 30-years-old with Down syndrome; Clay Carroll, 22 years-old with Williams syndrome; and Andy Meredith, 19 years old with Down syndrome

Employment for Youth with Disabilities: Seeing a Brighter Future, HDI Seminar Recap

By Amanda Kelley Corbin

What are your hopes and dreams for your son or daughter’s future? It’s something every parent has pondered. And while the question is simple enough, the answers can be as complex and diverse as our children are. This is especially true when a child has a disability.

“Every child deserves to develop their talents and follow their dreams,” said Stella Beard, Assistant Director of the Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN).

The goal of the Human Development Institute (HDI) Spring Seminar held on March 21, with nearly 100 attendees (online and in person) was to help parents develop their son’s or daughter’s dreams.

Stay tuned for the video to be uploaded in the next couple of weeks!

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