Category Archives: Intellectual Disability

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The New Issue of the Possibilities in Education and Training Newsletter is Now Available This issue features Joey, a 31-year-old, who moved to a supportive host home that has allowed him to thrive with the help of devoted caregivers and his mom’s never-ending advocacy. Joey now enjoys activities like car rides to anywhere and everywhere,…
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How to Vote in Iowa A Guide for People with Disabilities Voting in the Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 There are lots of different words and phrases used in voting and elections. We explain some of these words and phrases in this guide. Other definitions and examples can be found in our Voting…
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Disability Exchange (DX) Podcast – Season 2

Season 2 of the Disability Exchange podcast from Iowa's UCEDD is underway!Centering and elevating the Voices of People with Disabilities through Meaningful Conversation and Connection The first three episodes of Season 2 are now available to listen to via the Anchor by Spotify platform. The DX podcast is produced and presented by Iowa's University Center…
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD Shares Vaccine Confidence Videos

Learn from first-hand accounts of people with disabilities and their families The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD (University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities) has produced three brief videos to build COVID-19 vaccine confidence in the disability community. These videos feature an adult with an intellectual disability and a parent and her daughter with autism who…
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