News Archive

• The Institute on Disability and Human Development receives $3 million grant

  Monday, October 2, 2023

  IDHD is Illinois' only University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service

• Yochai Eisenberg appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity

  Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  DHD assistant professor will advise on issues related to civil rights and expanding access to jobs and economic opportunities in transportation for all communities

• Research shows that intermittent fasting is safe and effective

  Monday, August 7, 2023

  Intermittent fasting, an increasingly popular weight loss regime, is an effective and safe way to lose weight, according to a body of research from Krista Varady

• Vanessa Oddo named a United States Department of Agriculture 2023 E. Kika De La Garza Fellow

  Wednesday, August 2, 2023

  Fellows spend one week meeting with leaders from different USDA agencies in the Washington, D.C. area to learn about national and regional issues, policy making and research

• Sydney Erlikh receives Fulbright Fellowship

  Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Disability studies doctoral candidate will continue her research on disability and inclusive dance at the University of the Arts Helsinki in Finland

• Susan Magasi named 2023 fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

  Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  The honor is given to active members of the organization who have made contributions of national significance in medical rehabilitation

• Statement on recent Supreme Court decision

  Monday, July 3, 2023

  AHS will continue to welcome students from all backgrounds

• Third annual Accessible Juneteenth celebrates Black people with disabilities

  Tuesday, June 27, 2023

  Event was held to "elevate and raise awareness and lift up the voices, concerns, issues, joys and culture of disabled people of color"