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Infographics & Other Resources
The “Health Partners” program has resulted in several resources based on lessons learned from best practice. Click on the links below to explore ways in which you can enhance your approach to inclusive wellness. Click on photos to enlarge.
Leadership
The co-facilitators have learned many lessons about leadership over the course of the Health Partners project. Hear their take on leadership and disability, overcoming obstacles, and why they love helping others.
Partnership with Special Olympics


SOKY employees Hunter Brislin and Nick McKenzie were trained on the Health Partners curriculum in June 2017 at the statewide train-the-trainer session offered by Megan Jaspersen and Morgan Turner of the Health and Wellness Initiative at HDI. Jaspersen said. “This is an incredible opportunity for program sustainability and expansion, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”
Self-Advocacy
We all have a story to tell. Listen to the Health Partners co-facilitators share theirs.
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Brandy's Story
Brandy is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how she has been able to be an advocate for her own health and help others do the same.
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Megan's Story
Megan is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how she has been able to be an advocate for her own health and help others do the same.
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Monica's Story
Monica is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how he has been able to be an advocate for his own health and help others do the same.
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Morgan's Story
Morgan is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health Partners program at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about his personal journey and how he has been able to be an advocate for his own health and help others do the same. This project is funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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UK HDI: Leadership
The Health Partners program co-facilitators discuss what leadership means to them. They are employees of UK's Human Development Institute. This project is funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities.
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Brandy's Story
Brandy is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how she has been able to be an advocate for her own health and help others do the same. -
Megan's Story
Megan is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how she has been able to be an advocate for her own health and help others do the same. -
Monica's Story
Monica is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health & Wellness Initiative at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about her personal journey and how he has been able to be an advocate for his own health and help others do the same. -
Morgan's Story
Morgan is a self-advocate co-facilitator for the Health Partners program at UK's Human Development Institute. Learn about his personal journey and how he has been able to be an advocate for his own health and help others do the same. This project is funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities. -
UK HDI: Leadership
The Health Partners program co-facilitators discuss what leadership means to them. They are employees of UK's Human Development Institute. This project is funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This project is funded by the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities
