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Congratulations to Megan Goldenshteyn, PhD, and Karís Casagrande, PhD, two members of the IHDD community selected for the 2026–2027 Quality Improvement (QI) Scholars program.

The fall quarter has started with a rush! As usual, I’m scrambling to keep up after a pleasantly slow September. Thankfully, we start the quarter with good news. The LEND received notice of [...]

The UW LEND program has welcomed 34 long-term trainees for the 2026–2027 academic year. The cohort spans 16 disciplines and includes two self-advocates and four family leadership trainees.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Kendra Liljenquist on July 10. A UW LEND graduate, Kendra dedicated her career to improving the lives of children and families through research, [...]

We made it through Spring quarter, and if we can just hold on through the cold, dark month of June, we have hope for summer. After the funding uncertainty of the past year, we also have hope for [...]

Parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 12 in the Pacific Northwest are invited to register for the third cohort of the UW LEND Positive Parenting Parent/Caregiver Education ECHO on [...]

As a graduating senior at the University of Washington, Brian Nguyen has spent his undergraduate years exploring interests in healthcare, education, and pediatric care. A double major in [...]

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 [...]

The UW Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Undergraduate Pathways (LEND UP) program offers hands-on learning opportunities for UW undergraduate students interested in health [...]

Finally, the days are getting longer, and we can leave the office in the daylight! I know many of us feel renewed energy and hope as we move into Spring. As I’m sure you are aware, the Institute [...]