Building Leaders for a Better Future
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has allocated $2 million for the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Fund for the 2025–2027 [...]
Dr. Annette Estes Featured in Scientific American
Dr. Annette Estes, Director of the UW Autism Center and a UCEDD Program Director, is featured in a recent Scientific American article examining the factors contributing to rising autism rates in [...]
Ivanova Smith: A Decade of Self-Advocacy and Leadership
Ivanova Smith’s journey through the University of Washington’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program began in 2014, where she became the first [...]
Washington Expands Support for Families Impacted by FASD
Washington State recently took a major step to expand services for children and families impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other prenatal substance exposures. The new [...]
UW LEND’s Commitment to Inclusive Leadership and Advocacy
The University of Washington’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (UW LEND) program is dedicated to building a more inclusive future for people with developmental [...]
Call for Reviewers: Special Issue on Digital Accessibility
We are sharing an opportunity from the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ). The DDNJ is an open-source academic journal focused on research and scholarship about disability systems [...]
Your Right to Vote: 2024 Washington State Voting Guide
Voting is a powerful way to make your voice heard and participate in decisions that directly impact your life. This is especially true for individuals with intellectual and developmental [...]
SC: Understanding Privacy, Relationships and Sexual Assault
Brett Niessen, senior health educator and University of Washington adjunct faculty, shares his insights on supporting children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in [...]
