Human Development Institute

Leadership in our Backyard: The History and Power of Advocacy in our State

Session description: This interactive webinar will cover many of the major advocacy contributions over the past 50 years in our state. We will address how advocacy contributed to key changes in education, employment, supported living, as well as a perspective for the future. The presentation and panel will be led by Dr. Harold Kleinert, UK Human Development Institute (HDI) Director Emeritus and Bev Harp, HDI Director of Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers; Bev and Harold are also KY Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities faculty.

How Educators Can Help Students with Intellectual Disability to Think College

Students with intellectual disability want to go to college – and they can! But they can’t get there alone. They need educators who understand what skills are necessary to make it happen and will support them to achieve their goals. Think College created the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign to inform and educate teachers, school administrators, support professionals, college staff and faculty, families, and students themselves that college is an option for students with intellectual disability.

ADA in the Courtroom: Cases that are Defining the Law

Universal Design to Promote Mental Wellness in the Workplace

RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series: Universal Design to Promote Mental Wellness in the Workplace Presenters: The webinar will be led by Kimberly Wickert, RETAIN Kentucky, University of Kentucky, with Dr. Phillip Rumrill as our Subject Matter Expert. Learning Objectives: Learn how RETAIN Kentucky can support workers and employers through Universal Design. Universal Design promotes mental wellness in the workplace and inclusivity.

Inclusive Workforce Summit: Engaging the Talent of Kentuckians with Disabilities

An inclusive workforce is one in which the unique skills, contributions, and diversity of qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, are actively recruited, valued, and integral for success. It is an environment where the engagement, development, retention, and advancement of an increasingly skilled and diverse workforce is promoted and supported across all employment sectors and levels.

Successfully Navigate the Job Accommodation Process

Successfully Navigate the Job Accommodation Process Date: Wednesday, May 10, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Presenters: Heather Roop, University of Kentucky, Campus Accessibility Director and ADA Coordinator Brandon Williams, University of Kentucky, Deputy ADA Coordinator and Technical Compliance Analyst Location: Zoom   Retain employees by learning how to support them through the job accommodation process.

Assistive Technology Support in the Workplace

RETAIN Kentucky Employment Seminar Series March: Assistive Technology Support in the Workplace Retain employees by learning about assistive technology and its role in stay-at-work and return-to-work support strategies. Did you know? • RETAIN Kentucky can support individuals in their Assistive Technology needs. • Assistive technologies encompass a wide spectrum of devices and services. Can’t make it? Click here to view past webinar recordings on the Kentucky RETAIN media page, where this one will be posted following the live meeting.

ADA Title II: Program Access and Structural Accessibility