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For many Autistic individuals, pets can provide more than just companionship; they can also offer emotional support, daily structure, and a calming presence. In a thoughtful and research-informed [...]

July 26, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of the ADA, a landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities across the United States. To mark this milestone, the ADA [...]

We are pleased to share that Kathleen Lehman has been officially appointed as the Director of CTU and LEND. After serving capably in the Interim Director role since October 2024, Kathleen has [...]

The Alliance for Inclusive Health, a program of Special Olympics Washington, is launching a new Participant Board, a feature of its Interactive Referral Network. This platform is designed to [...]

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Data Analysis Request for Applications. This funding opportunity supports research that uses [...]

This July marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA was the first comprehensive civil rights legislation to prohibit [...]

Elizabeth Nance, Ph.D., an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) Research Affiliate at the UW IHDD, has been named chair of the University of Washington’s Department [...]

Dr. Sunny Juul (M.D., Ph.D.), Director of the UW IHDD, was named to The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission on the Future of Neonatology, an international effort to address urgent [...]

The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (WA DDC) invites you to the Bridge Forward Virtual Event, a free online gathering focused on improving supports for individuals impacted by [...]

Earlier this month, Washington State hosted the country’s first national bipartisan Developmental Disabilities (DD) Legislative Symposium, bringing together legislators, self-advocates, [...]