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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Grant Financial Support

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Can I apply for this grant, but use the financial support for another doctoral program at Mason in special education or another field?
No. Applicants should make sure that this doctoral grant matches their career goals and doctoral path.

How much of the tuition is paid from the grant?
100% of the specific 65-credit program is paid from the grant. Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student, we have developed a financial package enabling the grant to cover 100% tuition.

Are there other types of financial support available through this grant?
Yes. We have financial support to offset or cover expenses for your attendance and participation in national conferences, purchase of textbooks, development of research materials, and a portion of living expenses. Refer to the grant's financial package for more information.

Must I work as a 10-hour per week or 20-hour per week Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to be eligible for or accepted as a participant for this grant?
No. However, if you would like to increase professional experiences through working with one of the PIs or another faculty member as a GRA, that would do two things for you. First, you earn a modest salary (which increases your financial income). Second, GRA experiences are designed for you to "apprentice" with a faculty member who is conducting research so that you acquire knowledge and skills related to the design, development, implementation, and/or analyses of research.