IHDI Organizes Disability-Related Seminar Series for the Fall
(Thursday, September 13, 2007)
The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from September to November. The fall series will focus on lifespan issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
HDI to Host First Annual Recreation Expo
(Friday, June 15, 2007)
The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host the First Annual Recreation conference focused on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families in recreational opportunities. Full Story
HDI to Present Fourth Annual Award in Honor of Student and Pioneer
(Tuesday, April 10, 2007)
The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will present, for the fourth year, a monetary award in honor of Kevin Burberry, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Full Story
HDI’s Spring Seminar Series to Focus on New Topics in the Field of Disabilities
(Tuesday, January 23, 2007)
The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from January to April, each will focus on topics related to all persons with disabilities. Full Story
Research Assistant at HDI Receive National Award
(Tuesday, November 28, 2006)
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) announced that HDI research assistant Sara Boyd is the winner of the 2006 Anne Rudigier Award. The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky is a member of the national association. Full Story
HDI’s Community Education Director Receives National Award
(Wednesday, November 15, 2006)
The Division for Early Childhood recently awarded Beth Rous, Community Education and Early Childhood Director of the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky with the 2006 Merle B. Karnes Service to the Division Award. Full Story
IHDI Presents Family Leadership Award on Behalf of Pioneer in the Field of Disabilities
(Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has awarded the second annual Cookie Wenneker Family Leadership Award to five outstanding individuals across the state. Full Story
IHDI Partners with Lexington Seminary to Focus on Inclusion
(Wednesday, October 04, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has partnered with the Lexington Theological Seminary to host a conference focused on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families into faith communities. Full Story
Hope for Tomorrow Resource Fair Helps Individuals Plan for the Future
(Thursday, September 21, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a resource fair designed to assist families with children with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. Full Story
IHDI Organizes Disability-Related Seminar Series for the Fall
(Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from September to November. The fall series will focus on lifespan issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
IHDI’s Annual Kevin Burberry Award Recipient Announced
(Friday, July 07, 2006)
The third annual Paul Kevin Burberry Award recipient was announced Friday, June 30 at the IHDI all staff meeting. Laura Moore-Lamminen was selected to receive the award in honor of Kevin, a student at the University, a pioneer in the field of disabilities and a consultant of the Institute. Full Story
Kentucky’s Business Leadership Network Takes a Swing
(Thursday, April 20, 2006)
The Kentucky Business Leadership Network (KYBLN), an organization housed and supported by the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky, is hosting the first annual Celebrity Golf Classic Saturday, April 29. Full Story
IHDI to Present Third Annual Award in Honor of Student and Pioneer
(Thursday, April 13, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will present, for the third year, a monetary award in honor of Kevin Burberry, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Full Story
Planning for the Future Gets Easier With Help from IHDI Project
(Monday, January 23, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a series of educational seminars, designed to assist families with children with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. Full Story
IHDI’s Spring Seminar Series to Focus on New Topics in the Field of Disabilities
(Monday, January 23, 2006)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from January to April, each will focus on topics related to all persons with disabilities. Full Story
IHDI’s Early Childhood Program Receives Two New Grants
(Monday, October 10, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky recently was awarded two, one-year grants, totaling $5.2 million from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. Full Story
IHDI’s Presents Family Leadership Award on Behalf of Pioneer in the Field of Disabilities
(Monday, October 10, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has awarded the Cookie Wenneker Family Leadership Award to Dick and Jean Covert of Lexington. Click here for a photo of the award ceremony. Full Story
IHDI’s Project Helps Caregivers Plan for the Future
(Monday, October 10, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a series of educational seminars, designed to assist families with children with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. Full Story
IHDI Assists Kentucky in Implementing Disability Mentoring Day
(Monday, October 10, 2005)
The Kentucky Business Leadership Network (KYBLN), an organization housed and supported by the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky, has brought National Disability Mentoring Day to Kentucky. Full Story
IHDI Organizes Disability-Related Seminar Series for the Fall
(Tuesday, September 06, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from September to November. The fall series will focus on lifespan issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
IHDI’s Annual Kevin Burberry Award Recipient Announced
(Wednesday, August 17, 2005)
The second annual Paul Kevin Burberry Award recipients were announced at the summer IHDI all staff meeting. Carol Lunney was selected to receive the award in honor of Kevin, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Click Here for a photo of Carol receiving the award in a new window. Full Story
IHDI’s Project Helps Caregivers Plan for the Future
(Wednesday, May 18, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a series of educational seminars, designed to assist families with children with developmental disabilities to plan for their future. Full Story
IHDI Staff Assist KET with Autism Seminars
(Saturday, May 07, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky collaborated with KET to assist in the development the seminar series entitled, “About Autism.” Full Story
IHDI to Present Second Annual Award in Honor of Student and Pioneer
(Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will present, for the second year, a monetary award in honor of Kevin Burberry, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Full Story
IHDI’s Olsen Named to General Advisory Committee
(Friday, March 11, 2005)
Dr. Ken Olsen, Director of the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute’s (IHDI) Alliance for Systems Change/Mid-South Regional Resource Center, was recently selected to serve on the General Advisory Committee of the National Accessible Reading Assessment Projects (NARAP). NARAP is a collaborative of projects that currently include two OSEP-funded projects. Full Story
IHDI To Host Disability-related Lunchtime Seminars
(Wednesday, March 02, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a series of three lunchtime seminars, each focusing on a different issue relating to individuals with disabilities and their families. The seminars are as follows: Full Story
IHDI Co-Sponsors Workshop on Inclusion
(Wednesday, March 02, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will co-sponsor an Inclusive Theater Workshop on Saturday March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Lexington Public Library, Central Branch. Full Story
IHDI’s Spring Seminar Series to Focus on New Topics in the Field of Disabilities
(Friday, January 21, 2005)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from January to April, each will focus on topics related to all persons with disabilities. Full Story
IHDI Collaborates with KET to Develop Seminars
(Monday, December 06, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky collaborated with KET to develop two seminars for issues relevant to individuals with disabilities. Full Story
IHDI to Co-Sponsor National Inclusive Schools Week
(Monday, November 22, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky is one of the co-sponsors for this year's National Inclusive Schools Week, December 6-10. Full Story
IHDI’s New Early Care and Education Funding to Focus on Professional Development
(Friday, October 15, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky recently was awarded a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Administration for Children and Families. The award is for conducting a research investigation on the degree to which a statewide unified professional development system impacts the educational level of early care and education providers, subsequent classroom quality, and child outcomes. Full Story
Recent Funding Creates National Center at IHDI
(Friday, October 15, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky recently was awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award is for the creation of the National Collaborative Center on Standards and Assessment Development (NCCSAD). Full Story
IHDI Receives Record Funding
(Friday, August 27, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI) at the University of Kentucky recently was awarded a five-year, $6.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The award is for serving as one of six, multi-state Regional Resource Centers (RRC) helping state agencies improve education and early intervention services to children with disabilities. Full Story
IHDI’s Annual Kevin Burberry Award Recipients Announced
(Thursday, August 12, 2004)
The first annual Paul Kevin Burberry Award recipients were announced Friday, July 2 at the IHDI all staff meeting. Christy Howard-Potter and Tony LoBianco were selected to receive the award in honor of Kevin, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Full Story
IHDI to Host Annual Infant-Toddler Event
(Thursday, July 29, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Education, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Kentucky Head Start Collaboration Office are sponsoring the 2004 Infant-Toddler Institute August 19 – 21. Full Story
IHDI Lines Up Disability-Related Seminar Series for the Fall
(Thursday, July 29, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from September to November. The fall series will focus on lifespan issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
IHDI to Present Award in Honor of Student and Pioneer in the Field of Disabilities
(Monday, March 29, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky has created a new monetary award in honor of Kevin Burberry, a student at the University, pioneer in the field of disabilities and consultant of the Institute. Full Story
Disability-Related Seminar Series Slated for 2004
(Monday, January 12, 2004)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from January to April. The spring series will focus on topical issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute to Host Disability-Related Fall Seminar Series
(Thursday, August 28, 2003)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars are held on select Fridays from September to November. The fall series will focus on lifespan issues for individuals with disabilities and their families. Full Story
Bioptic Driving Project Offers Opportunities to a New Population
(Tuesday, June 24, 2003)
Most individuals with visual acuity loss do not have the freedom that comes with having a driver's license and vehicle. These persons must arrange transportation to complete everyday tasks, such as going to work, grocery shopping, doctor visits or simply to see friends. Fortunately an expanded Kentucky Department for the Blind program will help open the door to a whole new world of possibilities. Full Story
Kentucky GROW Awards Mini-Grants to Cultivate New Interests in Gardening
(Friday, June 20, 2003)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute’s Kentucky GROW Project recently awarded mini-grants to three area organizations for the development of recreational gardening opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Full Story
Kentucky GROW Project to Host Gardening Event at UK Arboretum
(Friday, June 20, 2003)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute’s Kentucky GROW project will host an upcoming event on water and container gardening. Join the experts to learn about tools and techniques that make water and container gardening easier for everyone. Participants can create their own container garden to take home. Full Story
Leadership Training Program Planned for Parents of Young Children
(Thursday, April 17, 2003)
LEXINGTON, Ky. A joint venture between the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and the University of Kentucky Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute will develop a leadership training program for parents of pre-school children. The work will be funded by a $149,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Full Story
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute Hosts Seminar on Recreational Opportunities
(Tuesday, April 15, 2003)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host a seminar entitled, Recreational Opportunities for Everyone, Friday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. As part of its bi-annual seminar lecture series, members of the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute’s KY GROW project will discuss various recreational activities and options, including those affiliated with the KY GROW project. Full Story
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute to Host Disability-Related Spring Seminars
(Wednesday, January 15, 2003)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky will host its bi-annual seminar lecture series. The seminars, held on select Fridays from January to April, each will focus on topics related to all persons with disabilities. Full Story
National Center at UK to Focus on the Early Childhood Transition Process
(Tuesday, January 14, 2003)
Throughout their early childhood years, children with disabilities and their families experience many transitions between various agencies and care providers. Unfortunately a standard set of guidelines for these transitions does not exist, making it very difficult for children to maintain a sense of stability during their early academic lives. Full Story
Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute Receives Accolades
(Wednesday, November 06, 2002)
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky recently received the Council on Consumer Affairs award at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) national conference. Full Story
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