Tag: Patti Singleton
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HDI Collaborates with UC Davis MIND Institute
Even dense and difficult information can be written so that everyone can read it. That’s why the MIND Institute at UC Davis reached out to HDI, to teach them more about plain language. “They came to us on the recommendation of Association of University Centers on Disability because they recognized they did not have the…
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Increase Accessibility with Plain Language
Opportunities to make life more inclusive are everywhere – even something as simple as the language we use can have huge implications for accessibility. One of the most powerful tools in creating accessible writing is plain language. And thanks to a recent request from the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD), HDI was able…
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HDI Launches Storytelling Website
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute Digital Storytelling Initiative highlights the stories and lived experiences of people with disabilities. By recording and collecting stories, the contributions of people with disabilities and their families are amplified to help shape the narrative of how disability impacts society. These stories can be found at HDI Voices, a website…
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Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Confidence
Over the next year, the UK Human Development Institute will work with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and several partners as part of a CDC Cooperative Agreement, Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Confidence among People with Disabilities. This project aims to support the work of AUCD in facilitating COVID-19 vaccine conversations among…
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HDI to pilot Professional Certification in Universal Design
A University of Kentucky (UK) Human Development Institute (HDI) Fund for Excellence award has been given to Christina Espinosa Bard and Patti Singleton to offer a professional certification to equip people to use the principles of Universal Design (UD) in the workplace. This will expand HDI’s current undergraduate certificate program available to UK students from…
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Human Development Institute expands capacity with StoryCorps Facilitation Training
Staff representing the UK Human Development Institute (HDI) recently completed training to expand their capacity to capture and deliver digital stories. Staff from HDI along with partners at Utah State University participated in a six-hour D.I.Y. facilitator training with StoryCorps. Through this training, staff gained an understanding of the facilitation method, interview best practices, and…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Patti Singleton
It’s an honor to be part of HDI’s staff. I’ve grown professionally because of the challenges I’ve been presented with. The staff at HDI are devoted to the independence of individuals with disabilities, and it’s incredible to work with such passionate people. —Patti Singleton, HDI Professional Learning Coordinator
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HDI Reaches Notable Milestone with 100 Online Courses!
HDI has reached a notable milestone of 100 online courses, including 4 in development! HDI launched online learning initiative for early childhood in 2004 with the 6-hour ECOOL training for early childhood and education providers. HDI’s early education online courses began to grow rapidly in 2012 to include online courses about ways to provide safe…