As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), we work to promote self-determined lives for people with disabilities. As an institute within an urban research university, we work to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations – especially people with developmental disabilities. We accomplish this by building partnerships that lead to effective social change through research, training, community development and information sharing.
We support and exemplify the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s strategic pillars.
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Training videos, guides, EZ Readers and other products disseminated
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Students participated in community training and education
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Hours of technical assistance provided
4,632
Individuals received technical assistance
2,561
Individuals participated in IHD research or evaluations
As the IHD prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, we’re inviting former employees, students, trainees, partners, self-advocates, family members and collaborators to reconnect. If you’ve been any part of IHD’s journey over the past five decades, we’d love to hear from you!
Join the Missouri Maternal Health Action Network on September 25th for their 4th Annual Summit ‘Building Bridges of Care: Recovery, Resilience, and Family Empowerment’ for a day filled with engaging panels, enlightening discussions and exclusive networking opportunities.
This spring, the LifeCourse Nexus welcomed more than 300 attendees from 32 states and territories to its 10th annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase. Self-advocates, families, professionals and partners explored and celebrated how the CtLC framework strengthens self-determination, supports families and drives transformational change, while building connections across a growing community committed to helping people live good lives.
