Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbility - George Mason University
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About Us

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) is an interdisciplinary campus-based organization focusing on improving the lives and productivity of children and adults with disabilities. KIHd combines the resources of the university with local, state, regional, national, public, and private sector agencies and organizations to develop products, services, and programs for persons with disabilities.

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Licensure, Certificates & Training Grants

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) collaborates with a consortium of Virginia universities to offer training/licensure options for teachers of students with visual impairments and severe disabilities. Distance education makes the programs more accessible and maximizes the number of individuals who can receive the training.

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VDOE Grants

With the support from Virgina Department of Education KIHd serves teachers, parents, therapists, and community service providers by providing a variety of continuing learning experiences via annual workshops, conferences, and project activities. In many cases, KIHd uses distance education to provide teacher training and professional development across the state.

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Research

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) continues to build and support numerous educational research projects that vary across disciplines spearheaded by the Mason faculty members. Our goal is to increase evidence based instructional and behavioral strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students with disabilities.

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Leadership Grants
DOCTORAL AND MASTERS STUDENTS

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) doctoral and masters students conduct cutting edge research at George Mason University that is aimed to serve persons with disabilities and their families.

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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Notice:

Mason to move to virtual instruction for rest of semester, extend spring schedule by a week. Find out what you need to know to be prepared. Visit Mason's Coronavirus Information page and read Dean Ginsberg’s letter to CEHD students.

2019 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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2019 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

February 15, 2019

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting presentation proposals for the State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, happening in Reno, NV on November 13 & 14, 2019.

One of the largest conferences in the field, State of the Art brings together students and other stakeholders from inclusive programs across the country, as well as support organizations, policy makers, non-profits, and families to discuss the latest research, challenges, best practices and goals in inclusive higher education for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The primary conference will be held at the Silver Legacy Expo Center, and we're bringing the Student Leadership portion to the beautiful University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Please feel free to share this proposal announcement with your colleagues and networks. Click below to learn more:
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