To promote the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families throughout the life span. We accomplish this across the state and nation through:

• interdisciplinary education
• research and development
• information sharing
• advocacy and outreach

Our Principles

The following principles guide all of our interactions:

• We convey esteem and respect for all individuals.
• We promote individual growth, learning, choices and self-advocacy.
• We advocate for supports and full access in education, work, recreation and relationships
  throughout a person's community.
• We foster creativity, flexibility and collaboration.
• We cultivate both individual and organizational learning.
• We champion open and responsive communication.

Our Sponsors

HDI's work is funded by:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
• U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities
• U.S. Administration for Children & Families – Child Care Bureau
• Knight Foundation
• Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care, Department for Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities
• Kentucky Department of Education, Department of Public Health, Division of Exceptional Children
• Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation