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Life Span Institute investigator Alison Gabriele among recipients of KU teaching awards
The University of Kansas is proud to announce 16 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards.
AI Project for Early Childhood Language Assessment Aims to Speed Up Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays
Researchers at Juniper Gardens Children's Project are piloting an innovative approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the analysis of Early Communication Indicator (ECI) assessments, which evaluate language development in young children.
Life Span researchers join with PBS project to improve access to media literacy for students
The project, funded through a grant from the Library of Congress, will address the growing gap between students with disabilities and their peers in reading, writing and civics.
Study: All students, teachers benefit when support provided for self-determination model of instruction
A KU program implemented the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools and found that when it was provided with online training models and coaching, schools were more likely to implement it with fidelity and continue its use.
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Heat waves disproportionately increase health risks for people with disabilities
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.
Social stigma creates barriers to treatment for people with substance use disorders
Stigma associated with substance use can dehumanize people, increase shame and be a roadblock for those who might seek assistance or health care.
In honor of Gov. Kelly designating April as Assistive Technology Awareness Month, ATK gathered in Topeka to demonstrate available technology and celebrate the bill's signing
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