Tag: University Lecture Series
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Advancing Ideas for Improvement or Innovation in a System Where You are Not the Boss
Those who are closest to the work know the most about it, and often have great ideas related to improvement. At the same time, though, they are often not in […]
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Inclusivity after Graduate School: Strategies for Career Success for UK Students with Disabilities
Dr. Rumrill will discuss career opportunities for UK students with disabilities; key provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that mandate inclusive employment policies and practices; reasonable accommodations as a […]
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Employment First Kentucky
By executive order of the Governor, “It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that competitive integrated employment in the community shall be considered the first and primary option […]
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HDI Research and Educational Opportunities for UK Students
This lecture will explain the interdisciplinary training aspect of the HDI’s Graduate Certificate nd the Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design, as more on-campus students become involved with HDI projects. The […]
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HDI presents the 2020 University Lecture Series
The Human Development Institute (HDI) has developed a series of dynamic one-hour lecture and seminar style presentations available at the University of Kentucky. These presentations cover an array of topics […]
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Design and Development of Problem-Based Online Learning
Online learning has become a mainstay in early care and education professional development. This session is for trainers or faculty interested in developing online training, or for anyone who is […]
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Disability Awareness & Universal Design: Supporting All Students
This presentation will explore the barriers faced by people with disabilities in all aspects of life by discussing real life stories that offer examples of these barriers. Discussion and activities […]
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Universal Design: Creating Utopia Starts with a Plan
Universal design principles can build environments that are accessible to the broadest array of users. Learn about strategies that maximize usability in physical and virtual environments. We’ll examine a variety […]
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Assistive Technology
This session will define assistive technology terminology and practice. We’ll discuss categories of AT, and how AT can be applied toward greater independence across the life span. We’ll examine AT’s […]
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Genetics, Ethics, and the History of Developmental Disabilities/Eugenics
This lecture reviews the history of the modern eugenics movement from the early 20th century to current prenatal testing technologies. Many of these genetic technologies to “control breeding” and eliminate […]