Join us for a Lunch & Learn titled, “874K Coalition Advocacy Day Preparation”
Date & Time: January 15 from 12:00 to 1:00pm EST
Place: UK Coldstream Research Campus in the Human Development Institute Training Room.
You may view online or attend in person. You can register here: Registration
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Last year, as part of their studies in the Human Development Institute’s (HDI) Universal Design Certificate Program, two undergraduate students, Lauren Brown and Kennedy Guess, wrote and received an Inclusive Excellence Student Program Grant for $9,975. The Inclusive Excellence funds were awarded to the HDI in September to host a Still We Rise banquet that will recognize the strengths and resilience of students who have overcome extreme circumstances. Along with the Human Development Institute, partners on the Still We Rise banquet include the UK Disability Resource Center, Student Support Services, and the Martin Luther King Center.
Nominations are now open for the Still We Rise 2019 award. To nominate a student, submit a brief personal statement from the student, student resume, and a letter of support from UK faculty/staff or from a fellow student. Deadline to nominate is December 15, 2018. All materials can be submitted electronically to Kennedy Guess: kkguess@mac.com Continue reading
“If it takes a village to raise a child, then it may take a village to help prevent and eliminate bullying of our children. Bullying and harassment has taken on epidemic proportions. Bullying does not stop when the dismissal bell rings. Let’s explore what schools and communities can do to help address this chronic problem.” – Jon Akers
Join us in person or online for our Fall Seminar series on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 1 – 3pm ET to learn more about “School Bullying, Students with Disabilities, and School Safety.”
Learn more from experts Jon Akers, Mark Newton, Sycarah Fisher, and Zach Goble. The seminar will be held at the UK Coldstream Research Campus Human Development Institute Training Room 1525 Bull Lea Road, Lexington KY. A link to the live video stream of the seminar will be sent to registrants.
Click here to register for the seminar. For help registering, contact walt.bower@uky.edu. Continue reading
Two residential building code changes written by a subcommittee of Lexington’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Task Force have now been adopted as part of the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (KRC). With support from leaders in Lexington and the leadership of the ADA Task Force, these two KRC codes went into effect August 22, 2018 for the benefit of all Kentuckians! Continue reading
Personal Life:
I was born and raised in rural Marion County, Kentucky. After high school, I attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY where I received two Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science and Mathematical Science with a minor in Statistics. I’m currently a web designer and developer for The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. I also serve on many non-profit boards which assist the disabled community, including the Adaptive Martial Arts Association.
I was born with Cerebral Palsy and use a walker and motorized wheelchair to get around. After years of renting, I purchased a home in 2013 and enjoy personalizing it. I also enjoy pursuing my passion of martial arts and currently hold the rank of Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) in traditional Kenpo Karate. Continue reading