Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbility - George Mason University
About KIHd
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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Project We Got It
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.

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New KIHD Director Endowed Professor Linda Mason

October 17, 2017

Hellen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities is pleased to announce the new Director Endowed Professor Linda Mason

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2017 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

October 17, 2017

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Dr. Robin Moyher

October 16, 2017

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2016 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

May 17, 2016

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Kim Kalthoff Named July 2014 Employee of the Month

June 27, 2014

Kim Kalthoff has been named George Mason Read More...

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Lessons Learned in Creating Online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Certificate Program

May 20, 2014

Dr. Theodore Hoch, professor of the fully online Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Certificate program, utilizes innovative tools to deliver quality, accessible online courses. Read More...

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Farewell to Tom Scruggs and Margo Mastropieri at CEC

April 14, 2014

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SEMINAR: “DS Connect – The Down Syndrome Registry”

April 4, 2014

Come and learn everything you need to know about the recently launched NIH Down Syndrome Registry on April 30, 2014.


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Assistive Technology Programs Now Online

November 11, 2013

The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program launched the Assistive Technology concentration and certificate in a fully online format.


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ABA Workshop Series:
Practicing ABA within the Military and Veteran Community

November 6, 2013

This workshop addresses several topics that are relevant to practice with the military and veteran community. It will describe applying behavior analytic principles and procedures to help veterans, active military, and wounded warriors.


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