News and Updates
IHD continues to advance brain injury-informed services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence through partnerships that bridge the fields of victim services, healthcare, brain injury and disability support. As a member of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force and a facilitator of a national special interest group focused on intimate partner violence and brain injury, Researcher Beth Dauber is working to connect research, policy and practice to improve outcomes across the nation.
UMKC-IHD leaders Sheli Reynolds and Amanda George traveled to South Korea to support growing efforts to advance person-centered practices through the Charting the LifeCourse framework. Their 10-day visit brought together advocates, families, providers, and policymakers committed to building more inclusive supports and systems for people with disabilities.
This collaborative gathering hosted by WeSaid at the UCEDD, Platte County Board of Services and Center for Human Services explored how storytelling can increase understanding, connections and inclusion for the disability community.
A policy brief from Dr. Ryan Belew, Research and Evaluation Coordinator for ECIC, examines how family wellbeing and state childcare policies shape kindergarten readiness. The research highlights the powerful impact of early childhood education access, parental support and family mental health on children’s success entering school.
