UMKC-Institute for Human Development

In this episode, Lisa Sutherland discusses her work as an attorney with Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services, a non-profit, public interest law firm that works to protect the rights of people with disabilities. PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gCQbmVYv TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/422G1av VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4281RJM Whether it’s helping to navigate inclusion in schools, investigation into abuse and neglect cases or restoring rights to individuals under guardianship, the advocates at MO P&A provide vital services to people with disabilities in Missouri. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityLaw #MOPA

In this episode, Lisa Sutherland discusses her work as an attorney with Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services, a non-profit, public interest law firm that works to protect the rights of people with disabilities. PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gCQbmVYv TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/422G1av Whether it’s helping to navigate inclusion in schools, investigation into abuse and neglect cases or restoring rights to individuals under guardianship, the advocates at MO P&A provide vital services to people with disabilities in Missouri. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityLaw #MOPA

In this episode, George and Amelia hear from Dr. Karrie Shogren, director of the Kansas University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and one of the fields premier experts on self-determination. Dr. Shogren also shares insights on the role of education and training in advocacy, the significance of collaborative learning and the future for inclusive research. PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gCQbmVYv TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/3YVvZ8c Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community. #SelfDetermination #InclusiveResearch #DisabilityAdvocacy

In this episode of ACCESIBLE: The Podcast, Emily Hartley, the new executive director of the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council shares her journey into the field of disability advocacy, her experiences working with individuals with disabilities, and the importance of self-advocacy and family involvement in shaping policies. PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gJG4t-dd TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/3YGkMYO Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development. #DisabilityAdvocacy #SystemsChange

In this episode, David Baker, director of Missouri Assistive Technology, dives into the transformative power of assistive technology and how it can be integrated into people’s lives at every stage. Through 3D printing and loan programs, the small but mighty team at Missouri AT is making a huge impact on people with disabilities in our state.   PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gJG4t-dd TRANSCRIPT: https://bit.ly/4fem1Fe Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community.   #AssistiveTechnology 

Dr. Sheli Reynolds, associate director of UMKC’s Institute for Human Development and director of the LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center, recently joined Laura Vegas with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) to present a breakout session on “Understanding the Past to Build the Future in Supporting Families” at the Reinventing Quality 2024 conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference showcases best practices in person-centered supports from across the nation. As families play important roles for all its members across the lifespan, it is critical that policies, practices and supports recognize and support family members’ evolving roles in supporting good lives. This session highlighted key activities of the National Agenda on Supporting Families and shared how to get involved to make change within one’s organization, community, and state. View the presentation at: https://bit.ly/4097nLb. NASDDDS

The Institute for Human Development is proud to sponsor the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Disability Week October 14-17, an annual community outreach event organized and hosted by UMKC’s Disability Alliance affinity group. Disability Week brings community partners and regional organizations to campus to discuss disability and celebrate the knowledge, creativity and innovations born from our shared experiences. The week’s festivities include a standing art exhibit, performances, panel discussions, workshops and works to make noise, initiate conversations and create community. Christopher Robin Judson Worth (pictured below left) provided the keynote address at Monday’s opening ceremonies while April Regester (pictured below right), associate professor of Inclusive Education at the University of Missouri, highlighted “Show Me College: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education for All in Missouri” on Tuesday. Skye VanLanduyt, with UMKC’s Institute for Human Development, speaks Thursday as part of a panel discussion on “Creating Disability Community on Campus and Beyond.” Disability activist, researcher and director of the Disability Center at the University of Missouri Ashley Brickley will provide the closing keynote address Friday, 6-8 p.m. All events are free and open to the public with in-person and hybrid accessibility options. Register in advance for lectures, panels and workshops. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/ewSzqxzi.

In this episode of ACCESSIBLE, our hosts chat with Pam Merkle, executive director of the Association on Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (AADD). VIDEO: https://bit.ly/4eR7Gyu PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gCQbmVYv Pam discusses the innovative programs AADD offers to support individuals aging with developmental disabilities, emphasizing the importance of community, humor, and healthy aging practices. Pam highlights the significance of partnerships in delivering effective services and provides valuable advice for newcomers in the field. She also shares stories of community engagement and friendship and how important these real-life connections to the people they serve are to improving their quality of life. Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community. Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities

We’re back! Our esteemed hosts took the summer off from podcasting, but Accessible is back to regularly scheduled programming with an exciting roster of interviews this fall. First up, we have Kim Riley, founder of the Transition Academy in Kansas City, Mo. Riley discusses the importance of economic inclusion for individuals with disabilities and the need for customized support and resources. PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gCQbmVYv   TRANSCRIPT:  https://bit.ly/3Y7O0Rz She shares her personal journey as a parent of a child with autism and how it inspired her to create the Transition Academy. She also advocates for fun and joy in the disability space and encourages a shift towards innovative and inclusive approaches. Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community. The Transition Academy Missouri Family to Family

Don’t miss your chance to vote! MAKE YOUR PLAN NOW so you are ready! Download this worksheet at https://bit.ly/4gpUfa6 to plan how you’ll get to the polls and vote! REV UP is a movement organized by the American Association of People with Disabilities that works to increase civic engagement in the disability community and improve election accessibility. REV UP stands for: • Register, • Educate, • Vote, and • Use your Power. Nearly 38 million Americans with disabilities are eligible to vote. One in seven reports difficulty voting. Take time now and plan ahead. The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community. American Association of People with Disabilities #UMKCIHD