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

Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities

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ABA Workshop Series:
Effective Supervisors Do What It Takes

November 6, 2013

This workshop is for supervisors of those who deliver behavior-analytic services and those who are pursuing BACB certification. Presented by Guy Bruce, Ed.D., B.C.B.A.-D., on February 1, 2014.


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ABA Workshop Series: Everyday Challenges in Autism

October 8, 2013

This workshop will outline how to minimize the effects of autism by zeroing in on the core deficits that define the diagnosis: functional communication, social skills, and cooperation.


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ABA Workshop Series:
Ethics, Science, Pseudoscience, and Anti-Science in Autism

October 4, 2013

Dr. James T. Todd, Professor of Psychology at Eastern Michigan University, will talk about anti-science and pro-fad beliefs that have proliferated in the field of autism.


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Special Education Professor Izen Utilizes Support Network for Innovative Online Instruction

October 2, 2013

Dr. Izen utilized various support networks at Mason to become an expert in online teaching including a design partnership with an instructional designer to develop a fully online course.


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ABA Workshop Series: Essential for Living

September 27, 2013

This workshop will describe a new functional skills curriculum and assessment, along with a professional practitioner's handbook, for children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities.


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New website for families who have children with disabilities

September 17, 2013

The goal of this website is to provide a one-stop-shop for parents, families and caregivers of children with special needs.


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Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference

September 17, 2013

The 3rd Annual Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference was held on November 11-15, 2013.


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ABA Consortium Program Applications

August 14, 2013

Applications for Cohort 3 were accepted from January 1, 2014 through April 1, 2014. New applications for this round are no longer accepted (as of April 2, 2014)


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Mason LIFE Students Head to Capitol Hill

August 14, 2013

Several Mason LIFE students have participated in a unique internship program that gives young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to work in congressional offices.


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Student, Alumni, and Faculty PhD Social

January 17, 2013

The Division of Special Education and disAbility Research hosted all Special Education Ph.D. students, alumni and faculty for a social event from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21, in the Finley Atrium.


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