IHDD

Husky Giving Day is April 23. This annual campaign is an opportunity to support programs that make a meaningful difference for people with disabilities and their families. At the IHDD, our work [...]

For many Washington residents living with vision loss, a desktop video magnifier makes it possible to read mail, manage medications, write notes to loved ones, and continue enjoying favorite [...]

Based at the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD), UW LEND prepares future leaders in disability care through interdisciplinary training, family engagement, and systems change. [...]

In observance of Rare Disease Day, Seattle Children’s Research Institute will host a scientific symposium focused on advancing research and clinical care for rare conditions.

We are grateful to Dr. Sandra Juul for her leadership and service as Director of the Institute on Human Development and Disability. Her guidance and dedication have supported the Institute’s [...]

Please save the date for IHDD Networking Day 2026, taking place on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the University of Washington South Campus Center. IHDD Networking Day is an opportunity to share work [...]

University of Washington senior Shubham Bansal, an IHDD student researcher, has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar. Bansal is a neuroscience major whose research spans autism, neurodevelopment, and [...]

Giving Tuesday is here, and we are inviting our community to support families who face the hidden costs of getting to and from their clinic appointments. Many families who visit IHDD clinics are [...]

Congratulations to Kendell German, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, on being elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR). This recognition honors her [...]

The IHDD welcomes Dr. Kathleen Leppig, M.D. as the new Director of the Genetics Program. The Genetics Program serves individuals and families at risk for or living with genetic conditions and [...]