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

Principal Investigators:

Dr. Jodi Duke (Co-Principal Investigator), Associate Professor, Division of Special Education and disability Research, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University.
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Dr. Grace Francis (Co-Principal Investigator), Associate Professor, Division of Special Education and disability Research, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University.
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Dr. Alexandra Raines (Co-Principal Investigator), Assistant Professor, Division of Special Education and disability Research, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University.
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Doctoral Students:

  • Emil Majetich, Jr. M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (primary specialization: Early Childhood Special Education)

Past Members:

  • Dr. Morgan Strimel
  • Dr. Megan Fujita