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IHDD Director Mark Harniss presenting at Lunch and Learn event.2026 IHDD Fall Lunch and Learn: Accessing Adult Systems

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: South Campus Center, Room 316, University of Washington

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IHDD’s Fall Lunch & Learn will focus on transition to adulthood, adult services, and employment while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Washington Employment Program.

The event will feature presentations, a panel discussion, and opportunities for networking over coffee and lunch. The agenda and speaker details will be added as plans are finalized.

Registration closes October 1, 2026.

Registration

Registration is required so we can plan for lunch. Please complete the registration form below.

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    Will you be joining us for coffee and pastries at 9am?*

    Will you be joining us for lunch at 12pm?*

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    Accessibility: The IHDD is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the IHDD (ihdd@uw.edu) at least 10 days in advance of the event.

      All fields with (*) are required

      Will you be joining us for coffee and pastries at 9am?

      Will you be joining us for lunch at 12pm?*

      Do you have any dietary restrictions:

      Please describe:

      Accessibility: The IHDD is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the IHDD (ihdd@uw.edu) at least 10 days in advance of the event.

       

      • Date: October 24, 2024
      • Time: 10:00 am – 1:30pm PST
      • Location: South Campus Center Room 316

      Event Schedule

      • 10:00 am: Coffee and Conversation
      • 10:25 am: Welcome Remarks by Mark Harniss
      • 10:30 am – 11:15 am:
        • Family Voices: Framing the Conversation
          • Sue Adelman
          • Shawnda Hicks
        • IRB Consent and Assent
          • Adrienne Meyer, MPA
          • Doug Diekema, MD, MPH
      • 11:15 am: Lunch Available
      • 11:30 am-1:30 pm:
        • Research Perspectives
          • Assent for Minors
            • Kate MacDuffie, PhD, MA
          • Assent for Adults
            • Micah Pepper
            • Fallon Zollars
            • John Wennberg
            • Chris Covey
        • Additional Remarks
          • Shawnda Hicks
          • Sue Adelman
        • Open Discussion/Q&A for the Panel

      The Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD)’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 SOCC 316). The IHDD research day will showcase posters and presentations from our IDD research community.

       

      2024 IHDD Research Day and Presenter Schedule (PDF)

      Image: 2024 Research Day Presenter Schedule
      Image: Poster Presenters at 2024 IHDD Research Day.