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At the Life Span Institute, we improve the quality of people’s lives through research. Explore and share stories you’ll find here about our investigators, students and staff, and the outcomes of our research.

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KU advances tools and supports to improve postschool outcomes for students with disabilities with $1.8M federal grant

Continued funding for this work will "ensure that all of our shareholders, whether that be state-level personnel, local-level personnel, and/or students and youth with disabilities and their families, can really digest the work,” according to the primary investigator, Valerie Mazzotti, who is an affiliated researcher at the KU Center on Disabilities and KU distinguished professor of special education.
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Parents of autistic children find training, support through online OASIS program

OASIS at the University of Kansas helps caregivers of autistic children learn evidence-based strategies founded on behavioral science, serving as a critical bridge between diagnosis and intervention.
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KU expanding program to bring students with disabilities to college, including to Wichita, Atchison

Researchers at KU have secured a grant to expand the Transition to Postsecondary Education program. The program helps bring students with disabilities to higher education, work toward career goals and meet in-demand jobs in their communities. The work will expand outreach to educators and families across Kansas and establish similar programs at WSU Tech and Benedictine College.
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6 ways technology tools can help Kansans live more independently

Assistive Technology for Kansans helps people with disabilities across Kansas access tools for safer, independent living. Whether you’ve wanted to try out tools to support independence but don't know how or you’re uncertain how devices can support your goals, ATK can help.
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