Tag: Spotlight
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Amanda Corbin
To me, HDI means helping people. When my nine-year-old was asked what his mom’s job was, he said, “She helps people with disabilities.” That’s what HDI does, and I feel fortunate to be a part of the work happening here. Amanda Corbin – Data Support Specialist How did you come to know HDI? While working…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Alice Wang
Work hard, be happy, and be positive! Alice Wang – Administrative Support Associate How did you come to know HDI? I was on the UK job site, looking for my first job, after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? I was hired…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Lori Norton
There are gonna be tough days but never forget why you are here, what HDI stands for, and never give up when it comes to making a difference in people’s lives! Lori Norton, Project Director/IPS SE Trainer How did you come to know HDI? Working and collaborating with staff (great people) at HDI. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on David McKay
We’ve consistently improved the quality and quantity of the actionable data reports we provide to clients. David McKay – Evaluator How did you come to know HDI? Chithra Adams called me to interview me for a temporary position. I was caught in her gravitational field and never managed to accelerate to escape velocity. How long…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Dana Manning
There are many different programs and talents under the HDI umbrella. Talk to people. Dana Manning – Research Coordinator How did you come to know HDI? I started as a STEPS employee. How long have you been at HDI and what is your role? 9 years as a Research Coordinator and 10 1/2 years as…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tammy Greene
The Institute will continue to grow and affect positive change in the lives of individuals with disabilities and impact the quality of early childhood education for all children in Kentucky. Tammy Greene – Early Childhood Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI through becoming a credentialed trainer. How long have…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Maria E. Delgado
“Don’t ever stop trying to make a difference.” Maria E. Delgado – Accessibility Consultant and Consumer Advisory Council Member How did you come to know HDI? Several years ago, I was invited by Dr. Harold Kleinert to do a web accessibility presentation for HDI. After the presentation, I was approached to help review the HDI…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Maria Kemplin
Individuals with disabilities are the experts. Constantly examining the way we do things and broadening our perspective is how we innovate, integrate, and improve our world. Maria Kemplin, Project Director How did you come to know HDI? My son, who is an autistic self-advocate, spoke at an HDI conference several years ago and we got…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Adam Potter
HDI is less about the organization itself, and more about the people we serve. HDI means accessibility, inclusion, acceptance, understanding, ingenuity, communication, and technology – all combined in perfect unity. Adam Potter – Digital Media Specialist How did you come to know HDI? I learned about HDI while searching for a job after college. I…
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50th Anniversary Spotlight on Corlia Logsdon
HDI has always represented possibilities, and removal of barriers, to enable all children and adults with disabilities, and their families, to achieve the greatest level of independence and self-determination possible. Corlia Logsdon, Regional Child Care Administrator How did you come to know HDI? I was an HDI School Psychology Training Grant Recipient in graduate school.…