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On February 26, 2026, the Institute for Human Development hosted its third annual Amplifying Voices of Disability Virtual Day of Learning, bringing together participants from across the country for a day centered on the perspectives and lived experiences of disability activists and self-advocates.

The fully virtual event drew 81 participants from 16 states, with 35% of attendees joining from rural communities. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction, highlighting the value of hearing directly from self-advocates and experts whose personal… Read more

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Launched with funding from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC), IHD’s Online Privacy and Safety (OPS) Project equips individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with the knowledge and skills to protect their privacy, recognize online threats, and engage confidently in digital environments. Central to this… Read more

This spring, the Institute for Human Development launched a new course, “Neurodiversity in Society,” developed in collaboration with a student with autism and informed by lived experiences and insights from other neurodivergent students, creators, thinkers, and activists.

Neurodiversity is the idea that differences in how people think, learn, and experience the world, such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia, are natural variations of the human brain rather than deficits that must be “fixed.” Reflecting this perspective, the course is… Read more

In January 2026, IHD completed a Comprehensive Review and Analysis (CRA) for the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC), evaluating the current state of Arizona’s service system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This statewide study will inform the Council’s upcoming Five-Year Plan and support strategic decision-making to enhance services and supports for individuals with I/DD throughout Arizona.

The CRA combined in-depth analysis of statewide demographic and service system data with… Read more

The second annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff. Hosted by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Care 4 the Caregivers, the event continued to build on its growing reputation as a vital regional hub for disability-related resources, community connection,… Read more