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Fair offers resources for youth with disabilities transitioning from high school
Youth who have disabilities and their families are invited to a resource fair on May 4 for Wyandotte County residents to help support successful transition from high school.
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Fair offers resources for youth with disabilities transitioning from high school
Youth who have disabilities and their families are invited to a resource fair on May 4 for Wyandotte County residents to help support successful transition from high school.
Three researchers honored for research achievements
The University of Kansas recognized Life Span Institute researchers John Colombo, Tyler Hicks and Lauren Ptomey last night at the University Research Achievement Awards celebration.
Director of Research Center at Life Span Institute Appointed to Census Committee
KU Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies Director Jean Hall has been named to the 2030 Census Advisory Committee (2030 CAC) and will serve as an expert in research examining the intersection of disability, health, employment, and community participation.
Special issue explores the complex genetic landscape around diverse IDDs
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) network has completed their 2023 publication section in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders focused on "Etiological heterogeneity, pleiotropy, and polygenicity in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)." T
Families Impacted by Fragile X and Fragile X Gene Premutation Invited to Informational Event
The Kansas City chapter of the National Fragile X Foundation is hosting a meet and greet with providers and researchers at the University of Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (KCART). Clinical service and research opportunities for individuals with Fragile X or Fragile X gene (FMR1)…
KCART joins KU Baseball as it Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
The Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (KCART) will be joining KU Baseball to support autistic individuals and their families at the second annual Autism Family Day game
Life Span Institute to host global audience for developmental disabilities research conference
The KU Life Span Institute will welcome more than 350 scientists, graduate students and practitioners to the 56th annual Gatlinburg Conference on April 17-19.
REDCap Project Modifications in Production Status
The REDCap Production Status for projects provides a tools to review changes before potentially creating inconsistencies between existing data and any data collected after the change. We review the process for submitting changes, and what happens when “potentially critical issues” are flagged by…
Life Span Institute research explores impact of adaptive exercise for people with disabilities
KU Life Span Institute researcher Lyndsie Koon is leading three pilot projects assessing the effectiveness of HIFT to improve various health outcomes, including fall risk, metabolic health, strength, flexibility, quality of life, psychosocial health and more.
Three Life Span Institute central office staff honored
Life Span Institute staff Donna Burruss, Laci Ulrich, and Jennifer Myers Holwick were recognized for their service in late February.