Research Centers, Clinics and Community Programs
Our research centers, clinics, and community programs provide helpful services to the community in Illinois and beyond.
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Asians wth Disabilities Outreach Project Think-Tank (ADOPT)
Helping vocational research agencies increase their capacity to help and the quality of services for Chicago-based Asian Americans with disabilities through culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach
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Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities
Developing and providing comprehensive entrepreneurship education and training programs for people with disabilities and service providers
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Community Health and Disability Inclusion Research and Training Program
Community Health and Disability Inclusion (CHADI) research projects focus on how environments, policies and the health care system shape health behaviors and outcomes among people with disabilities.
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Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities
Conducts research focused on youth with disabilities from low-income communities to promote their success in entrepreneurship and self-employment
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Evaluation and Public Policy Unit
Research and evaluation of policies and programs impacting individuals with disabilities and their families
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HealthMatters Program
An evidence-based health promotion program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their supports in health-friendly communities
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Lifespan Health, Community Living and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Research and Training Program
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) projects improve health and community supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan
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Partners of Refugees in Illinois Disability Employment (PRIDE)
Our goal is to develop, field test and disseminate employment training and capacity-building programs that will improve vocational rehabilitation and employment options for refugees with disabilities in Illinois and elsewhere
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Program for Healthcare Justice for People with Disabilities
A team of researchers, graduate students and disability community members who's goal is to understand and address health and participation disparities among people with disabilities.
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Program on Disability Art, Culture and Humanities
Research and community culture program that houses Bodies of Work, a consortium of more than 50 of Chicago’s cultural, academic, healthcare and social service organizations
Federally-funded research centers
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Great Lakes ADA Center
Increasing awareness and knowledge with the ultimate goal of achieving voluntary compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
Preparing graduate students, professionals, self-advocates, and family members to address the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
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University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
The Institute on Disability and Human Development is the UCEDD for the State of Illinois