Human Development Institute

4th Thursday ADA Talks 2025: ADA and Fostering an Inclusive Work Culture for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities

May 22, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

For many individuals with psychiatric disabilities, work is key to their health and contributes to a sense of purpose and well-being. Thus, it is important that employers understand how to foster a mental health-friendly work culture. During this presentation, the presenter will use her own story to discuss how to disclose a disability, the pros and cons of disclosing a disability, how to request reasonable accommodations on the job, and steps we can take to create an inclusive work culture. Presenter:

Everyone Is a Job Developer – Active Citizenship to Build the Inclusion Economy

May 6, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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! Presenter: Philip Rumriill, Ph.D., & Kimberly Wickert During this webinar, Dr Rumrill will: -Discuss the role and participation of people with disabilities in the Covid-era economy

RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series: Employer Supports for Families with Young Children

Mar 13, 2025, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Join Subject Matter Experts, Kate Dean and Bethany Davis as they share: Child Care Aware of Kentucky programming and support for employers. State and national resources for supporting employees with young children. Kentucky based examples of employer-child care partnerships. Strategies to assess employee needs and KY based resources available to assist.

HDI Seminar Series: Supporting the Development of Communication in Children with Disabilities

Mar 7, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Presenter: Janine L. Schmedding Bartley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Kentucky.

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series: esources Employer can use to Promote Stay at and Return to Work:

Feb 18, 2025, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Join RETAIN Kentucky’s Elizabeth Thompson and Kimberly Wickert to: 1. Review free resources available in Kentucky and Nationally 2. Hear how to access those resources 3. Discuss ways RETAIN Kentucky promotes Stay at Work for your workers

Universal Design Certificate Virtual Open House

Mar 11, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

The University of Kentucky School of Interiors and Human Development Institute are partnering to offer a virtual Open House for the Universal Design Certificate. Individuals across a variety of disciplines deploy Principles of Universal Design to make products, systems, buildings, and other environments accessible to all.

Universal Design Certificate Open House

Feb 26, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The University of Kentucky School of Interiors and Human Development Institute are partnering to offer an in-person Open House for the Universal Design Certificate. Individuals across a variety of disciplines deploy Principles of Universal Design to make products, systems, buildings, and other environments accessible to all.

KY LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Open House

Feb 13, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute is accepting applications from UK, EKU, and UofL graduate students across disciplines for the 2025 – 2026 Kentucky Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND). The Kentucky LEND is also open to non-student applicants who identify as persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities or their family members. Please join us for an open house to learn more.

KY LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Open House

Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

HDI Seminar Series: Inclusive Higher Education

Feb 14, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Presenters: Erin Fitzgerald, Johnny Collett, and panelists This panel will provide an overview of the Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership (KSHEP). KSHEP is a network of colleges and universities offering inclusive postsecondary educations programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the panel, some current and former students will share about their experiences and why inclusive postsecondary programs are important. Learning Objectives:

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