What is IDHD?
Learn about UCEDDS and our national network
IDHD Mission Statement Heading link
Our mission is to promote the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Read the 2024 DHD/IDHD Annual Report
A bridge between UIC and the community in our state and beyond Heading link
Like other UCEDDs, IDHD’s UCEDD is within a major research university and serves as a bridge between the university and community in the areas of education, research, community service and information relative to the needs of the disability community.
Disability Studies Connection Heading link
IDHD’s UCEDD is unique in that it is housed within the only department (Disability and Human Development-DHD) in the disability studies field that includes a full range of graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs. DHD originated from IDHD as the academic program expanded and now serves as a research and public service arm of DHD within the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences.
Community Partners Heading link
Our work is informed and facilitated by a collaborative network. Our partners and affiliated programs help make sure that the work we do as a team has the greatest impact for our community.
Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Heading link
We receive our core funding from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) within the Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services: grant number 90-DD-0010-01-00.