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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Advisory Board

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2012 Advisory Board members

These individuals represent the top minds and institutions in the field, and are instrumental in the success of the conference. They provide input, review proposals, and offer suggestions. Many thanks go to:

  • Edie Cusack, College of Charleston
  • Tammy Day, Vanderbilt University
  • Dr. Richard Ferrante, USC School of Medicine
  • Dr. Liz Fussel, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Diana Katovitch, Syracuse University
  • Jordan Knab, University of South Florida
  • Dr. David Mank, Indiana University
  • Dr. Cindi May, College of Charleston
  • Dr. Mary McEathron, University of Minnesota
  • Dr. Susan Onaitiss, Mercer County Community College
  • Dr. Jerry Petroff, The College of New Jersey
  • Jeffrey Ross, Taft College
  • Dr. Judy Shanley, Easter Seals
  • Dr. Bob Stodden, University of Hawai'i
  • Dr. Colleen Thoma, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Dr. Mike Wehmeyer, University of Kansas
  • Madeleine Will, National Down Syndrome Society
  • Dana Yarbrough, Virginia Commonwealth University