Human Development Institute

KY LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Open House

Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 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.

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:

Communication Goals and the IEP: 4th Friday TAALC TOPICS Webinar Seriesinar Series

Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

This session will focus on selecting communication goals across communication competencies, using tools to assess current communication functioning, and team strategies for implementing goals.

RETAIN Kentucky Seminar Series: Role of Healthcare Providers in Return to Work

Apr 29, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

RETAIN Lunch & Learn Seminar Series Role of Healthcare Providers in Return to Work Presented by: Shirley Kron & Dr. Phillip Rumrill 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:Everyone Is a Job Developer

Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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

Apr 1, 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! 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

Feb 24, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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

Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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

Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

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

Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

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.

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