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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GMU TTAC Early Childhood Coordinator, Deborah Stepien, was invited to attend a round table discussion in Prince William on September 5 with First Lady of Virginia, Pamela Northam

September 25, 2018

GMU TTAC Early Childhood Coordinator, Deborah Read More...

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Spread the word to end the word. What word? The "R-word." Watch this beautiful video from Mason LIFE.

April 26, 2018

https://cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/spread-the-word-to-end-the-word-george-mason
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Mason students volunteer at Paralympic Games in South Korea.

April 26, 2018

https://www2.gmu.edu/news/511561
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Kevin Taylor’s role as program coordinator of George Mason University’s American Sign Language Program is a milestone

March 20, 2018

‘Native Speaker’ Leads Sign Language Program Read more...
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Madison Essig represents Mason LIFE in Student Senate.

March 20, 2018

Madison Essig represents Mason LIFE in Student Senate. Read more...
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Submit your presentation proposal to 2018 State of the Art Conference. Deadline is April 20.

March 2, 2018

http://www.sotaconference.com/2018-strands--call-for-proposal.html
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Submit your 2019 proposal today! The site for CEC's 2019 Convention and Expo, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2019 in Indianapolis is ready for YOU! The deadline is March 31, 2018.

March 2, 2018

https://cecconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Planning-Guide-Fact-Sheet.pdf
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The ReelAbilities Film Festival will be taking place March 10-18.

February 13, 2018

The JCCNV Cultural Arts Department is proud to present the 6th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia in March 2018. Read more...
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Programs modeled after MasonLIFE.

January 23, 2018

Heidi Graff, the program director of MasonLIFE, says as more programs are established, it’s important to maintain a quality standard. The ultimate goal, she says, isn’t merely recruiting students to be in college. It’s to push them toward academic progress and treat them the same way non-disabled students are treated – something that high schools are wrestling with as well. Read more...
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Save the date! 2018 conference is back in Syracuse, Oct 10-11, 2018!

January 16, 2018

State of the art conference on postsecondary education and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read more...