Human Development Institute

RETAIN Kentucky, partners to focus on workforce support in annual summit

Sep 11, 2024, 7:25 AM

Kentucky business leaders, civic organizations, educators and other professionals are invited to attend the annual Inclusive Workforce Summit on Sept. 30 in Lexington.

The Pitfalls and Benefits of AI in Employment of People with Disabilities Panel Discussion

Sep 20, 2024, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

The Pitfalls and Benefits of AI in Employment of People with Disabilities Panel Discussion Panelists: Dr. Trey Conatser, Director, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching at University of Kentucky; Dr. DJ Hendricks, Director, Center for Disability Inclusion at West Virginia University

Lunch & Learn: Disability Benefits 101

Sep 30, 2024, 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Presenters: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWIC Supported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/UK Jeff White, MBA, CPWIC Quality Assurance Coord. Employment Div. of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities Learning Objectives:

4th Thursday ADA Talks: Polling Place Accessibility and the ADA

Sep 26, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Polling Place Accessibility and the ADA Presenter: Barry Whaley, Director, Southeast ADA Center

August Employer Seminar Series: Employers as Change Agents

Aug 13, 2024, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Presented by Kentucky’s Employment First Council and RETAIN Kentucky Did you know… Companies leading in hiring persons with disabilities were, on average, twice as likely to have higher total shareholder returns than those of their peer group. Focusing on what a person can do is key to success. Join us to hear Sherry Glenn, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist from Brown Forman share her expertise and innovative approach to recruitment and retention of employees with disabilities.

4th Thursday ADA Talks: Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings

Aug 22, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

4th Thursday ADA Talks: Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings August 22, 10 - 11 am Presenter: To Be Announced Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Contact for More Information Southeast ADA Center Email: seadawebinars@syr.edu Phone: 404-541-9001 Web: adasoutheast.org

HDI shares Kentuckian’s impact on disability rights movement with documentary screening

Jul 19, 2024, 7:21 AM

In honor of Disability Pride Month, UK’s Human Development Institute (HDI) is sharing the story of one Kentuckian who has spent his life advocating for others.

Lunch & Learn: Disability Benefits 101

Jul 29, 2024, 12:30 – 1:00 PM

At the end of the 30 minutes, you will be able to use ky.db101.org to show the positive financial impact of employment while still maintaining a person’s eligibility for Medicaid or Medicare. Presenters: Carolyn Wheeler, M.S., CPWIC Supported Employment Training Project Human Development Institute/UK Jeff White, MBA, CPWIC Quality Assurance Coord. Employment Div. of Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities

Inclusive Workforce Summit

Sep 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Economic development and business success are directly tied to the quality of the workforce. To drive growth and innovation, we must build workplaces that embrace inclusion, diversity and provide opportunities for all talented individuals to thrive.

"If I Can’t Do It, It Ain’t Worth Doing" online documentary screening

Jul 26, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Documentary screening and discussion of "If I Can’t Do It, It Ain’t Worth Doing". From the remote hills of Kentucky to the halls of Congress, join Arthur Campbell, Jr., on his own unforgettable ride through life and the disability rights movement. The online screening will be followed by discussion with Arthur Campbell.

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