Welcome to the website of the Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) in the Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD), University of Illinois at Chicago. It is designed to give you updated information on our activities and resources. Read more

Alert! Newsletter of the Institute on Disability and Human Development, Summer 2009 In this issue: New LEND Program Universal Design   Read more by downloading the Alert! in PDF or HTML. Please share your opinions about the Alert newsletter in the web survey.

Post Doctoral Trainee Opportunities in Translational and Transformational Research to Improve Vocational Outcomes for Persons with Disabilities. Click here for more information.

Mark your calendars!

A Performance by David Roche -- Wednesday Nov 11th, 12pm to 130pm, DHSP Auditorium, 1640 W Roosevelt Rd. David Roche has performed his widely acclaimed one-man show "Church of 80% Sincerity" nationally and internationally. Roche is a humorist, writer and storyteller with a warm, charming wit. Read more.

See other upcoming events on our events page.

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Publications!

Sibling Leadership Network White Paper (PDF, Word)

THE STATE OF THE STATES   This new publication provides a 30-year analysis of financial and programmatic trends in services and funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. For more information and to download the press release click here.