Human Development Institute

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series:Everyone Is a Job Developer

RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series Everyone Is a Job Developer – Active Citizenship to Build the Inclusion Economy During this webinar, the presenters will: -Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy -Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce. -Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series:Assistive Technology and Universal Design to Promote Competitive Integrated Employment

Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series Assistive Technology and Universal Design to Promote Competitive Integrated Employment Presented by: Christina Espinosa & Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones During this webinar, the presenters will:

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series:The Changing Nature of the American Disability Community

RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series The Changing Nature of the American Disability Community: Implications for Return to Work Presented by: Dr. Phillip Rumrill During this webinar, Dr Rumrill will: -Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy -Examine return to work and stay-at-work strategies that build an inclusive workforce. -Describe ways in which workers with disabilities can help employers address the national labor shortage.

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series:Myths and Facts about Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities

Myths and Facts about Hiring and Retaining Workers with Disabilities: RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series Join our seminar series and discover how to champion disability inclusion in your future career! Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and enhance your skills to become an inclusive employer. Perfect for students ready to lead the change! Presented by Dr. Phillip Rumrill During this webinar, Dr Rumrill will: -Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series: Promote Employee’s Mental Health and Wellness with Trauma Informed Leadership

Promote Employee’s Mental Health and Wellness with Trauma Informed Leadership: Employment First and RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series Join Subject Matter Expert, Kellie Burke as she: 1.) Shares the definition and goal of trauma informed leadership 2.) Discusses strategies to develop trauma informed leaders in your organization 3.) Reviews how Trauma informed leaders can promote worker mental wellness

To "with" or not to "with": Answering all your questions about respectful language and disability

Join us to hear Laura Butler and Bev Harp share how you are using a person’s preferred language to refer to their relationship to disability is critical to building a positive relationship. The person needs to be able to trust that you will use their preferred language when communicating with others such as when having conversations around disability disclosure and/or accommodations.

Fall LEND Open House

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is holding a virtual open house to share information about the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.    

Fall HDI Certificates Open House

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is holding a virtual open house to share information about its graduate and undergraduate certificate programs. The Undergraduate Certificate in Universal Design prepares students from all disciplines to build products, systems, buildings, classrooms, and other environments that are accessible to everyone. The Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities prepares students from a broad range of disciplines to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Opportunities for Disabled Researchers and Scholars

This panel discussion focuses on the growing movement to include members of the disability community in all aspects of research. The principles of Participatory Action Research will be reviewed as well as how they apply to disability pride and self-determination. Panelists will share their experiences and perspectives as researchers with lived experience with disability.

ADA and the Courtroom: 4th Thursday ADA Talks