Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbility - 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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Groundswell partners with Mason LIFE providing scholarships, internships, and career services

August 19, 2024

As with most internships, information technology consultant Groundswell aims to provide an experience that gives George Mason students a chance to learn about the company, delve into new areas and discover more about the industry. Read more...
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‘True Test’

May 13, 2021

Mason LIFE students persevere through pandemic to complete four-year program. Read more...
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‘Beyond Impressed’

May 22, 2020

CEHD Mason LIFE program adjusts, moves nearly 100 classes online for spring semester during pandemic. Read more...
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‘Dream Come True’

February 7, 2020

Mason LIFE grad Chris Carter (’16) to participate in NBA All-Star Weekend with Special Olympics. Read more...
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The Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (JIPE) volume 1 issue 2 is now released.

September 4, 2019

The Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities at George Mason University and the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education at Syracuse University have launched the Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education, JIPE. JIPE volume 1 issue 2 is now released. Read more...
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Rutherford and Ann Turnbull Presentation to KIHd and CEHD

May 2, 2019

THE ENDURING LESSONS OF THE PRINCIPLES OF Read More...

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MasonLIFE introduces students with disabilities to university life.

April 12, 2019

Yes, those with autism can succeed in college.
Veronica Brown of Delaplane is grateful “to finally have the chance to be a grownup.”

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2019 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

February 15, 2019

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting presentation proposals for the State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, happening Read more...
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Dr. Kimberly R Avila Hosted a Doctoral Degree Webinar

January 11, 2019

Dr. Kimberly R Avila hosted the doctoral degree webinar on 1/10/19 with a panel and 24 participants nationwide. We are grateful for opportunity to use the KIHD name to advertise. Read more...
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Social Justice and Ableism

December 17, 2018

GSE students developed video on a social justice topic in the Master's in Counseling program's Social Justice & Counseling course. Read more...