The recent IHDD Lunch and Learn on Consent & Assent in IDD Research from Family and Researcher Perspectives brought together researchers, advocates, and family members to discuss ethical [...]
After more than six years of dedicated service as Director of the Clinical Training Unit (CTU) and the LEND Program at the UW IHDD, Dr. Jen Gerdts is transitioning from her role. Dr. Gerdts has [...]
October is Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! This month, we highlight the work of AUCD Centers across the U.S. to support AAC and raise awareness. Learn how these [...]
The NIH recently designated people with disabilities (PWDs) a health disparity population. D2/R3 aims to mitigate factors associated with under-representation of PWDs, especially adults with [...]
Metro is launching the Future of Paratransit project to evaluate the Access Transportation program, including its operations and how it assists riders in reaching their destinations. The goal is [...]
In partnership with the WA State DCYF, the UW Haring Center is hosting free, remote trainings in English, Spanish and Somali this fall for early childhood providers! These trainings will be [...]
BenefitU.org is your go-to website to navigate your benefits with confidence. Our mission is to give you the tools to make informed decisions so you can take control of your benefits and your [...]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering up to $485,000 in cash prizes to US-based community organizations through the “Community Champions for Disability Health Challenge.” Led by the [...]
People with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD), are at higher risk than people without disabilities for getting very sick or dying from sicknesses [...]