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Alumni across the globe
Patrick Ojok ‘15 PhD DS, head of community and disability studies at Kyambogo University, is working to improve education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Africa.
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Award-winning faculty
Tamar Heller, distinguished professor & IDHD director, received the Arc of Illinois 2019 Paulauski Advocate Award.
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Fostering social change
From understanding to social change, we are the only department in the disability studies field that provides a path from Minor to PhD and anything in between.
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Interdisciplinary experience
We are home to the Illinois LEND, a statewide interdisciplinary training program designed to improve the health and well being of individuals with disabilities.
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Disability arts and culture
We are home to Bodies of Work, a network of artists and organizations advancing disability arts and culture.
Your partner in advancing the lives of people with disabilities and their families around the world
At the UIC Department of Disability and Human Development, the values of cultural diversity, self-determination, and social justice underpin our training, public service and research activities.
We are an internationally-recognized center for the interdisciplinary study of disability, conducting scholarship and community-engaged service across the spectrum of disability, including advocacy, culture, education, health promotion, history, policy and technology.
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Stats and Facts
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Academic programs
Name | Type | Description | Apply |
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Minor in Disability and Human Development | On Campus | Examine aspects of society that uniquely impact the experience and development of people living with disabilities | Apply |
BS in Disability and Human Development | On Campus | A broad, interdisciplinary degree that addresses all aspects of the disability experience by blending theory, research and practice | Apply |
MS in Disability and Human Development | On Campus | Preparing future leaders in human services, research, and scholarship in the disability field | Apply |
PhD in Disability Studies | On Campus | Examine how addressing disability in its full complexity can promote the full participation, self-determination, and equal citizenship of people with disabilities in society | Apply |
Assistive Technology Certificate | On Campus or Online | Preparing professionals to deliver state of the art assistive technology services to people with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities | Apply |
What sets us apart
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Institute on Disability and Human Development
The UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development is home to Illinois’ only federally-designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.
IDHD is a national leader in interdisciplinary academic training, community service, research and information dissemination all related to people with disabilities.
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Recent News
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New master’s degree offers interdisciplinary, practical education in disability access and inclusion
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Honoring Carol Gill, leader in disability studies
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Lieke van Heumen and Courtney Krueger promote inclusivity in disability studies research
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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IDHD researcher spotlights stories of disability
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Robin Jones named accessibility advisor for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Friday, March 29, 2024
Upcoming Events
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Oct
23
Disability and Human Development Information Session RSVP
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12
Disability and Human Development Information Session RSVP
Tuesday, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm