Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) - College of Education and Human Development - 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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Doctoral Application

How do I apply for Mason's doctoral program? More Less
All details for PhD applications are located on the doctoral web site https://education.gmu.edu/phd-in-education/phd-admissions
If I want more information in general about Mason's doctoral programs, where do I get that information? More Less
All details about Mason's doctoral program are located on the doctoral web site https://education.gmu.edu/phd-in-education/. There are also PhD Information Sessions offered on a regular basis. Dates, times, and locations are posted on the Mason's doctoral web site https://education.gmu.edu/phd-in-education/information-session.
How do I make sure that I also apply for ASPIRE when I apply for Mason's doctoral program? More Less
Do two things. First, when you apply to Mason's PhD program, develop your essay in response to the queries. At the end of the essay, explicitly note: “I am interested in the ASPIRE program.” Second, contact one of the Co-PIs (via e-mail) to alert them that (a) you have submitted your doctoral application, (b) you desire to be interviewed by the ASPIRE PI team, and (c) you have read all the information about ASPIRE and agree to conditions thereof.
What if I found out about ASPIRE after I’ve applied for the PhD program? More Less
Contact one of the Co-PIs (via e-mail) to alert them that (a) you have submitted your doctoral application, (b) you desire to be interviewed by the ASPIRE Co-PI team, and (c) you have read all the information about ASPIRE and agree to conditions thereof.