“How do we promote research, professional interdisciplinary training, clinical services, dissemination, and advocacy at major universities?”
– President John F. Kennedy
“How do we promote research, professional interdisciplinary training, clinical services, dissemination, and advocacy at major universities?”
– President John F. Kennedy
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Washington State Sees a Need for IHDD…
1960 ‐ A Washington State interagency committee recommended to Governor Albert Rosellini that a research and training center be established to meet the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
1963 ‐ A citizens’ committee along with numerous University of Washington researchers and clinicians from diverse disciplines concerned with human development convinced the Legislature to help build a center.
1960 ‐ A Washington State interagency committee recommended to Governor Albert Rosellini that a research and training center be established to meet the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
1963 ‐ A citizens’ committee along with numerous University of Washington researchers and clinicians from diverse disciplines concerned with human development convinced the Legislature to help build a center.
Establishing the First University Based Entities
In 1963 President John Kennedy signed Public Law 88‐164. Along with Public Law 88‐156 signed seven days earlier, these two laws represented the initial legislation intended to implement the recommendations of the President’s Panel.
One major recommendation was to establish the first university based entities focusing on individuals with developmental disabilities.
Construction of the IHDD Begins
1967 ‐ Construction of the nation’s largest Child Development Center began with a federal grant of $6 million matched by $5 million in state and other funds.
1969 ‐ IHDD opened on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle in a complex of four newly constructed buildings.
1967 ‐ Construction of the nation’s largest Child Development Center began with a federal grant of $6 million matched by $5 million in state and other funds.
1969 ‐ IHDD opened on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle in a complex of four newly constructed buildings.