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Skip to Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Search Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington IU Bloomington Menu Search Indiana Institute on Disability and Community IIDC About IIDC In Depth Mission & Values History Centers Institute Statistics Affiliations & Funding Personnel Directory Shop the E-Store Explore IIDC Autism Early Intervention Education Employment Livable Communities Self-Advocates & Family Transition IETP Program Library About Us Services Topic Guides What's New Contact Us News & Events News Releases FYI Newsletters Receive Our Newsletters Calendar of Events Publications Contact Us Search -- Imagine communities that facilitate and support equitable access to a desirable life for all people. A lifespan approach to disabilities: A Lifespan Approach to Disabilities: 1. Early Childhood 2. School-Aged 3. Adulthood 4. Aging Institute research centers addressing issues across the lifespan: Early Childhood Center Center on Community Living and Careers Center for Collaborative Systems Change Center on Education and Lifelong Learning Center for Health Equity Indiana Resource Center for Autism Institute staff advance improvement in policy and practice across the disability lifespan through: Coalition Development Developing collaborative solutions by connecting and convening diverse community stakeholders. Family Engagement Supporting families through partnerships among educators and human service providers to strengthen learning, independence, and community connections. Advocacy Advancing effective policy and best practices by informing and educating decision makers. Information Dissemination Communicating and sharing information and research findings with broad constituencies over various mediums. 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Malika visited the Indiana Institute in October of 2018 as part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Professional Fellow Program for Inclusive Disability Employment (PFP-IDE). Since that time, Milaka has authored an article about his Indiana experience and how he has applied new knowledge in disability to his work as a Kenyan disability rights advocate promoting accommodation and inclusion in his home country. Learn and Connect Interdisciplinary Trainee Adam Henze, is a trainee in the IIDC Interdisciplinary Education Training Program (IETP). IETP is a leadership development program designed for undergraduate and graduate students working at the Institute. Meet Adam E-Learning at the Institute Online education at the Institute opens up new possibilities for information dissemination. Members of the public can participate in our array of online training course. Browse our courses Adria's Blog My name is Adria Nassim. Welcome to my bi-monthly blog, Adria’s Notebook. The aim of my blog is to provide insight in disability through the lens of my personal experiences. Read blog News View more news >> Awesome. I have it. Your couch. It is mine. I'm a cool paragraph that lives inside of an even cooler modal. Wins! × -- FYI Newsletter January 27, 2020 January 24, 2020 Quick Scan: IIDC Address Change, Center Partner Featured in National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Webinar, Block Presents at Louisville Conference, Eaton to Present at ICASE, Pratt Speaking at Indiana APCO, IU Brain Injury Support Group, FINDER – A Single Source: A World of Possibilities, and Library Corner Read more » Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Annual Report for 2018-2019 August 15, 2019 The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's annual report is a reflective snapshot of our work for 2018-19. For a more comprehensive exploration of our research to practice activities, please visit our website at www.iidc.indiana.edu. Read more » Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's Indiana School Mental Health Initiative to host the state’s first Educating the Whole Child Summit February 25, 2019 State superintendent of public instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, will be a featured presenter at IU’s Educating the Whole Child Summit, hosted by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community’s School Mental Health Initiative. Summit partners include the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions. Read more » IU research study concludes that inclusive classroom placements result in higher academic outcomes for students with disabilities January 28, 2019 Indiana students with disabilities included in general education classrooms do significantly better on Indiana state assessments than their peers placed in separate special education classrooms, an Indiana University research study concludes. Read more » Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Annual Report for 2018 July 23, 2018 The IIDC's annual report is a reflective snapshot of our work for 2017-18. For a more comprehensive exploration of our research to practice activities, please visit our website at www.iidc.indiana.edu. I invite you to join us as we break new ground. 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