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Heat can exacerbate preexisting conditions, including neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, and more. While the risk of heat-related illness applies to everyone, those at the highest risk include the very young, older adults, and people with disabilities.

A University of Kansas project that improves literacy skills has been awarded a $1.875 million grant to test integrating artificial intelligence into its writing program and tailoring it to assist adolescent students with disabilities.

Hundreds to thousands of genes are involved in autism, but progress in determining the genetic factors has been limited. Researchers describe how new strategies are needed to understand the complex genetic landscape. 

Stigma associated with substance use can dehumanize people, increase shame and be a roadblock for those who might seek assistance or health care.

Researchers at the Life Span Institute’s Research and Training Center on Independent Living are working to learn more about effective ways to promote aerobic exercise among this group with a pilot study involving 10 participants in a 16-week virtual intervention program. 

University of Kansas researchers shared information about how federal funds are distributed to each state to help individuals, families and caretakers.

Jean Hall, director of Institute on Health and Disability Studies, received the distinguished service award from the organization, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life, independence, and inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families through research. 

The director of community program development and evaluation at KCART and project manager at the KUCDD, has advanced disability rights and inclusion throughout his career.

The Gatlinburg Conference kicked off with a panel on inclusive communication in research, which helped set the tone for the 56th annual event from April 17-19 in Kansas City, Mo.

A team from the KU Center on Developmental Disabilities in the Life Span Institute led the development of the Special Issue of Inclusion, the e-journal of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.