Human Development Institute

Tag: University Lecture Series

  • Adaptive Wellness Resources and Activities

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    Recreation refreshes, revitalizes, and improves a person’s quality of life. Learn about Kentucky’s Recreation Resource Guide and other resources around our state such as state parks, adaptive recreation programming, sports clubs and teams as well as inclusive activities that can be done anywhere. Lindsey Mullis

  • Universal Design in Health

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    Universal Design encompasses principles and strategies that help all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed, which is a strategy that allows full access to all persons for programs and services. Learn why it is important to include universal design in health promotion and programming, and gain insight in how to include strategies that will…

  • Health Care Access Dialogue

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    Informative interview regarding cancer care for persons with disabilities, developed in collaboration with Human Development Institute and Markey Cancer Center staff. The nature of disparities in medical care for adults with disabilities is introduced. Information includes lived experience from adults with disabilities, such as helpful attitudes from medical staff, positive approaches to medical care, patient…

  • Rural Rehabilitation and Access to Health Care

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    Challenges in rural health care include lack of physical access to facilities, lack of special equipment, and lack of healthcare provider knowledge in working with individuals with complex health needs. Because of these factors, many individuals travel long distances for their healthcare or wait until problems that may have been easily treated worsen and they…

  • Health and Wellness

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    Individuals with disabilities are 3 times more likely to experience heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Kentucky is one of the highest ranked states with a disability rate of 35%. This lecture provides an overview of the health disparities experienced by people with disabilities, along with providing insight on strategies for inclusive health through education,…

  • Autistic Self-Advocacy in Kentucky

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    Did you know that Kentucky has two self-advocacy groups by and for autistic people? Autistics United Kentucky (AUK) and Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance (KASA) engage in advocacy, social justice efforts, and community events, promoting the rights of all autistic people. We also have a lot of fun! Learn about some of our past, present, and…

  • Allyship

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    Anyone can be an ally to people with disabilities; the fundamental tools required are thoughtful listening and a willingness to step back and let disabled people lead. This training is designed for professionals, family members, direct support workers, and anyone else who would like to learn how to better support people with disabilities. The presenters…

  • Community Engagement

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    This lecture will share opportunities to collaborate with community partners, and will include discussion related to identifying community stakeholders, successful relationship building within the community, staff necessary to carry out the mission of the organization, and lessons learned from developing community partnerships with agencies that are serving children and adults with disabilities and their families.…

  • Self-Advocacy Panel

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    Disability self-advocates will provide an overview of self-advocacy, including the history of self- advocate movements created by people with intellectual disabilities. The presenters will discuss past and current uses of the term “self-advocate” and will describe a variety of activities that can fall under the umbrella term. The presenters will discuss their experience with forming…

  • Supported Decision Making

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    Supported decision making is a way to describe how we all make decisions. It means that people turn to trusted friends, family members, and professionals to help them make decisions, both large and small. Supported decision making can be used as an alternative to legal guardianship but can also be used in any person’s life.…