Tag: Spotlight
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Harold Kleinert
I was absolutely blessed to have had the opportunity to work at HDI. I cannot imagine a better organizational mission than that of HDI for what I had hoped for my own career – to work with leaders in the field at both the state and national levels; to partner with families, self-advocates, teachers, and…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Christy Leaver
HDI provided stability to me through several rough life transitions as a single parent and student. Exposure to mentors, exposure to diversity, and the development of long-term friendships have had a significant impact on my life. —Christy Leaver, LCSW, Former HDI Research Assistant and Certificate Student How did you come to know HDI? I was…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Christina Espinosa Bard
To me, HDI is my place, my dream job. I hope to stay with HDI for the duration of my career. I feel so blessed and lucky to be a part of HDI, and to get to do work that I love, that I continue to learn from, and that can make a difference individually…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Beth Harrison
HDI was my work family for 28 years. It means a lot to me. I am proud to tell people that I work/worked with HDI. HDI means innovation; cutting edge; an umbrella of excellence for all aspects of disability; a “think outside the box” group of people working for the greater common good. —Beth Harrison,…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Laura Lamminen
HDI is a very special place. I feel so fortunate to have worked in such a healthy environment of professionals. —Laura Lamminen, Former HDI Graduate Certificate Student and Research Assistant How did you come to know HDI? As a student at UK, I learned about the center from Dr. Kleinert, who taught one of my…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Tony Lobianco
My advice for current and future staff and students at HDI is that there are many ways to address issues that we come across in our work, and the diverse ways of considering approaches that our staff have is one of HDI’s most valuable resources. — Tony Lobianco, Principal Investigator/Project Director of the Kentucky Post…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Clyde David and Susan Burberry
To us, HDI means hope. When all is dark, HDI is a bright light leading, teaching, and training those who find that their purpose is to work with those who are unable to fit into the mainstream. Every year as we attend the annual meeting, we are greeted by familiar and new faces, all who…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Marlene B Huff
HDI is only a few buildings from the outside. From the inside, it is filled with experts in the disability movement. It is envied by other states and sometimes taken for granted by Kentuckians. Each individual represents a unique compilation of people whose heartfelt work is as diverse as persons with disabilities themselves. Love the…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight on Norb Ryan
Being a part of HDI not only helped me grow professionally but allowed me to meet a remarkable group of people. Those people and the HDI projects will continue today and, in the future, to have a positive impact in the state as well as nationally. —Norb Ryan, HDI Staff and Advisory Council Member How…
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HDI 50th Anniversary Spotlight — Brent Garrett
HDI meant opportunity for me. One was the focus on increasing opportunities for individuals with disabilities in schools and in the community, the focus that brought up all together. But there was also the opportunity for personal growth. It’s amazing how many HDI employees furthered their education while working more than full-time, supporting families, and…