Human Development Institute

Project SCOPE: The Opioid Crisis, Peer Support, and Treatment for Sustance Use Disorders

Apr 8, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Project SCOPE ECHO provides information and resources about current and emerging knowledge and evidence-based practices for supporting children and families impacted by prenatal opioid exposure. Project SCOPE ECHO is intended for healthcare providers, educators, community-based professionals, and caregivers of children with prenatal opioid exposure. This project is led by Dr. Kathy Sheppard-Jones and Dr. Caroline Gooden, researchers at HDI. Event page and registration: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1706720995797254Z4V2QGY

Disability in the Arts Gallery Showcase

Mar 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – Mar 29, 2024, 4:30 PM

Join us for a drop-in art exhibition of creativity and community connections. This show highlights art created by disabled artists, art featuring models with disabilities and arts-related assistive technology.

Project SCOPE: The Opioid Crisis, Peer Support, and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Apr 8, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic

Project ECHO in AAC: Using Single Switches

Apr 8, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Using switches in augmentative and alternative communication

Project SCOPE: Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic, Education and Academic Concerns

Apr 1, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic, Education and Academic Concerns

4th Thursday ADA Talks: The ADA and Supported Decision Making

Mar 28, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

The Americans with Disabilities Act and Supported Decision Making Learn more: https://hdi.uky.edu/event/4th-thursday-ada-talks-the-ada-supported-decision-making

UK College & Career Studies Information Session

Mar 21, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

The College and Career Studies program at UK provides students a fully inclusive college experience. With chosen supports and person-centered planning, students will be part of all areas of campus life, from classes and clubs to social events and activities. Presenter: Erin Fitzgerald; College & Career Studies Coordinator. Learn more: https://hdi.uky.edu/event/uk-college-career-studies-info-session

RETAIN Kentucky Employer Seminar Series: A Showcase of the Vocational REhabilitation Technical ASsistance Center for Quality Employment

Mar 13, 2024, 12:00 – 12:30 PM

Join HDI to be introduced to the National Technical Assistance Center on Quality Employment in Vocational Rehabilitation and review an employer self-evaluation to support individuals with disabilities. The webinar will be led by Dr. Tim Tansey, University of Wisconsin and moderated by Kimberly Wickert, RETAIN Kentucky, HDI, University of Kentucky.

Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Fundamentals of Empowerment through Health Information

Feb 7, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Fundamentals of Empowerment through Health Information Date: Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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

Dec 8, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

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.

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