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To guide future research and policy, KU survey asks adults with disabilities to share their experiences

NSHD responses help shape resources, policies and practice recommendations aimed at improving the health, employment and overall well-being of people with disabilities in the United States.

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Study finds teachers continue using effective behavior support program CW-FIT years after training ends

Teachers in one study spent more than 7 hours a month of classroom time each month managing student behavior challenges in one study out of Maine. Managing student behavior costs that state between $6,674 and $15,366 per educator each year, depending on the professional role.

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Researchers land grant to test effectiveness, sustainability of fitness program for individuals with disabilities

Researchers in the Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas will evaluate a community fitness program that has been adapted for individuals with mobility disabilities. The program will set up a randomized control trial to see if Functional Fitness is more effective at long-term use, improving mobility, strength and other factors.

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El Centro and KU partner on data-driven statewide effort to build a fuller picture of Latino communities in Kansas

El Centro, a Latino-led, Latino-serving nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Kansas, is leading an initiative to create a comprehensive, community-led portrait of the Latino experience in Kansas with the KU Center for Community Health and Development.

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Our Economic Impact

An economic analysis indicates the KU Life Span Institute an estimated $30 million impact on the Kansas economy

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