Research

The Southwest ADA Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann is conducting a study on the experiences of people with disabilities, ages 18 and up, who use service animals or emotional support in the workplace.

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU is conducting a research study on the effectiveness of screening tools in detecting autism spectrum disorders in children.

The Gatzert Child Welfare Fellowship is a one-quarter fellowship awarded for the writing of a doctoral dissertation that contributes to the lives of children with disabilities.

Are you passionate about pioneering research in the realm of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? We are excited to announce the availability of pilot grant funding aimed at fueling [...]

We’ve heard from thousands of families that sleep issues are one of the TOP unmet needs of our community, and across all outcomes and impacts, impacting the entire family.

The Institute on Human Development and Disability’s 2nd Annual Research Day will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 9am to 4:30pm at the University of Washington South Campus Center (Room [...]

The Wheels in Motion study discusses the impact of accessibility in the built environment on the usage of adapted ride-on cars for children with mobility issues. The research involved providing [...]

Project ENGAGE wants to learn what adults with intellectual disability think about being included in a new type of health research. We will use what we learn to create new resources to help [...]

After a remarkable 32-year tenure as a faculty member at the University of Washington's DEOHS and the Director of the UW IHDD’s IDDRC Animal Core until 2023, Professor Thomas Burbacher retired.

Dr. Kendell German, MD, is a medical professional and researcher specializing in neonatology and child development. With a passion for improving the long-term outcomes of high-risk infants