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The Institute offers several ways to keep you informed about our work on critical issues for the disability community. You can explore our featured news, get updates on workshops and conferences from our seven research centers, and check out our Issue Brief series, which shares insights for individuals with disabilities, their families, professionals, and policymakers.
Indiana Launches Major Initiative to Boost Success for Students with Disabilities
Bloomington, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has launched a bold new initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities across the state. The Indiana State Personnel Development Grant (IN-SPDG 2025), billed as the CELL School Leadership Initiative, will focus on strengthening school leadership, teacher collaboration, and family partnerships.
High School Students with Disabilities Achieve Better Outcomes in Inclusive Academic Settings
Indiana high school students with disabilities who spent 80% of their educational time in general education classrooms scored higher on state reading and math assessments and were better prepared for postsecondary education and employment opportunities than their peers in less inclusive settings, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers.
The IIDC’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) is legislatively mandated to do a Needs Assessment Survey every 3 years (IC-12-11-8-3). The purpose of the survey is to identify: (A) the status of services provided to individuals with autism and their families; and (B) the need for additional or alternative services for individuals with autism and their families.
Issue Brief on Current Landscape of the Oral Health Needs of Hoosiers with Disabilities
The Indiana Institute’s Center for Health Equity (CHE) has released a brief, Improving the Oral Health of Hoosiers With Disabilities: Current Landscape and Recommendations, that presents the findings of a multi-year research project on the oral health of Hoosiers with disabilities. This project is supported by the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities.
Indiana Institute Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Initiative
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) network across the country, is launching a new public health initiative, COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Confidence for People with Disabilities through its Center for Health Equity (CHE).
Indiana University’s Center on Education and Lifelong Learning has received funding to continue the work of the Indiana Center on Teacher Quality as part of a federally funded $6 million state personnel development grant to the Indiana Department of Education, Office of Special Education. Indiana was one of only five states to receive funding in this award cycle. The grant will focus on rural Indiana schools and communities.
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