Save the Date: IHDD Lunch and Learn
The IHDD Lunch and Learn, 'Building Accessibility into Our Research,' will be Thursday, October 9 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST in SCC 316. The event will feature presentations, a panel discussion, [...]
National Core Indicators – IDD National Reports Released
The National Core Indicators (NCI) team has released the 2023-24 National Reports, offering key insights into the experiences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) [...]
Sleep Differences in Infants with Autism or Down Syndrome
A new study led by Dr. Annette Estes and researchers at the UW Autism Center shows that some babies, particularly those with Down syndrome or a family history of autism, begin to show sleep [...]
IHDD Report: People with IDD in the Criminal Justice System
The IHDD has published a new report titled People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System. The project was led by Dr. Mark Harniss, Director of the [...]
Redefining Assessment Through a Neurodiversity Lens
In a recent open-access publication, UW Autism Center’s Dr. Sara Woods co-authored Principles of Neurodiversity-Affirming Collaborative Assessment with Drs. Amara Brook and Liz Angoff. The [...]
Autism and Pets: Insights from UW Student Laila Volpe
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 [...]
Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA
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 [...]
Kathleen Lehman – Director of CTU and LEND
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 [...]
Apply Now: Research Opportunities for the Participant Board
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 [...]
Grant Opportunity: SFARI 2025 Data Analysis RFA
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 [...]
