Friends and Colleagues:
As another fiscal year comes to an end, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission of advancing the inclusion and empowerment of people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. The IIDC is a leading center in disability research, education, and service, and none of our work would be possible without you.
The past year has been challenging, stretching many of us, but we have not let that stop us from delivering high-quality and innovative programs and projects that meet the needs and aspirations of people with disabilities, their families, and professionals, across the state and beyond. We have also strengthened and expanded our collaborations and partnerships with local, state, national, and international organizations and agencies, increasing our impact.
Our work continues to be driven by our core values of respect, equity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We strive to uphold these values in everything we do, and we are committed to advancing the vision of a society where people with disabilities are fully included and valued.
As we look forward to the next year, we have many exciting opportunities and initiatives to pursue. We will continue to explore new ways to improve our services and outcomes, to engage with our stakeholders and communities, and to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Thank you for being part of our IIDC family. I hope you enjoy reviewing our annual progress. We look forward to working with you in the coming year to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Best Regards,
Derek Nord, PhD, Director
Foundation
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC), Indiana’s University Center for Excellence in Disabilities, has fostered a foundation of excellence for community investment in developmental disabilities since 1970. Our mission is to work with communities to welcome, value, and support the meaningful participation of people of all ages and abilities through research, education, and service. Our work crosses the lifespan and is conducted across seven centers and an Indiana University disability-focused library accessible to all state residents.
The Indiana Institute is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a national association that supports network members in their research, training, education, and service so that together, AUCD and Network members can promote the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.
By the Numbers
The Institute’s research-to-practice initiatives support the advancement of applied research, evaluation, and public policy; outreach that is community-oriented and state-wide; technical assistance activities that are collaborative, systematic, and results-driven; and educational preparation that supports the pre-service and in-service training of professionals to become leaders in the field.
68 Research Projects Across Seven Centers
6,964Hours of Training and Technical Assistance Provided Across the Lifespan
410Training Events Conducted Institute-Wide
83,115People Benefitted from Service Activities
140Products Produced by IIDC Staff
25Reports and Monographs Generated
14Adacemic Courses Taught
406University Students Impacted
1,290Credit Hours Generated by Indiana University Students
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