UIC’s Department of Disability and Human Development is dedicated to the scholarly, interdisciplinary study of disability and related aspects of human development. Home to a number of active research centers and projects, the department is exploring current and prospective disability policies, conceptual models, and intervention strategies. The department houses the renowned Institute on Disability and Human Development, Illinois’ only federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. Committed to breaking down barriers to disabled persons in society, our research centers collaborate with numerous community, national, and international partners.

Centers and Projects

• Advocacy and Empowerment for Minorities with Disabilities
• Center on Health Promotion Research for People with Disabilities (CHP)
• The Chicago Center for Disability Research (CCDR)
• The Disability and Cultural Studies Unit
• Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTC/ADD)

Publications and Products
UIC’s Department of Disability and Human Development produces a number of training materials and research publications, including the Encyclopedia of Disability.
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