News Archive

• Book by Akemi Nishida analyzes social justice and injustice in health care as experienced by people with disabilities and their caregivers

  Monday, June 5, 2023

  Nishida combines disability studies, critical race theory and feminism in her research, education and activism

• DHD alumna Sandy Guttman opens a Chicago art gallery

  Monday, April 17, 2023

  The gallery will host events and exhibitions for artists and organizations concerned with disability culture

• Lieke van Heumen named 2023 fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Thursday, April 6, 2023

  Fellows are selected for their contributions to the field of intellectual disability and their participation in the association

• Timotheus “T.J.” Gordon Jr. among Crain’s Chicago Business 2022 Notable Black Executives and Leaders

  Tuesday, December 6, 2022

  DHD research associate is recognized among cohort of outstanding Black business and nonprofit leaders in the Chicagoland area

• UIC-based national research center receives $2.5 million grant

  Monday, November 21, 2022

  The funding will be used to gather and analyze new data about the participation disparities experienced by people with disabilities

• Nexus Project focuses on racial bias and equity in disability employment

  Monday, July 11, 2022

  The project helped launch collective to break the persistent link between disability and poverty and finally achieve economic justice for disabled Americans

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  Service in learning

  Tuesday, May 10, 2022

  Students use their classroom-acquired knowledge about disability studies for a real-world project with a community organization

• Amanda Montoney named 2022 UIC Student Employee of the Year

  Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  DHD student organizes online and in-person tutoring sessions as ASAP tutor administrator