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Making Graphs and Tables Accessible

Dear Colleagues, Learn how to make your graphs and tables accessible with the Graphs and Tables Tip Sheet. This tip sheet includes: Graphs Describing graphs with alt text, image descriptions, and tables Using…

New Matthew Janicki publication

Matthew Janicki, DHD research associate professor, publishes in American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias Janicki MP. Planning Dementia-Capable Group Homes for Adults With Intellectual Disability: Insights From a 15-Year Longitudinal Study.…

Mark Dixon co-author of Behavior Analysis in Practice publication

Mark R. Dixon co-authors article Chastain, A. & Dixon, M. (2026) Using Equivalence‑Based Instruction to Teach Value‑Congruent Action Identification to Autistic Teens, Behavior Analysis in Practice.  19:1413–1419 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-025-01152-y

AHS publications digest: Sep 22 – Oct 4

Alexander S Aruin aaruin@uic.edu Kaewmanee T, Liang H, Aruin AS, Wichaidit W, Tohpreecha S. Control of Posture During Lifting: Effects of Weight Knowledge and Load Position Asymmetry. Motor Control. 2026-10-01; :1-16. PubMed PMID:…

New DHD publication explores plain language as inclusive pedagogy

Lieke van Heumen, DHD alumna Helen Rottier, and DHD doctoral student Corbin Outlaw recently published their article, “Supporting Diverse Learners Through Critical Disability Praxis: Cognitive Access and the Pedagogy of Plain Language,” in…

Rooshey Hasnain featured in Borderless Magazine

Rooshey Hasnain was featured in this Borderless Magazine story about Illinois refugees and the loss of Medicaid access due to federal funding cuts: borderlessmag.org/2026/09/29/medicaid-changes-illinois-refugees.

Dalmina Arias and Caitlin Smith receive 2025 I-TEAM Award

Dalmina Arias and Caitlin Smith are part of the team that received the 2025 I-TEAM Award for the project “ICU Simulation Education Experience.” The project was selected for its focus on advancing interprofessional communication…