What is IDHD?
The Institute on Disability and Human Development includes the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service for the State of Illinois. We are part of a nationwide network of 68 UCEDDs—one in every U.S. state and territory—established under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. UCEDDs are dedicated to providing resources, training, and support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
At IDHD, our mission is to promote community participation, health, empowerment, and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families across all aspects of life. Through research, education, and community partnerships, we work to create more inclusive and equitable opportunities for everyone.
IDHD: a framework that serves
UIC’s Institute on Disability and Human Development is an infrastructure of research, student training, information dissemination, technical assistance, and clinical services that supports the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Learn about the Illinois UCEDD
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.