Our 27th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference took place June 22-24, 2026, at the Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona.
This year’s conference welcomed more than 550 attendees, featured 50+ exhibitors, and offered 65 educational and professional development sessions.
The goal of the Evidence for Success Disability Conference is to provide a platform for sharing current information, innovative ideas, and best practices… Read more
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
IHD is proud to announce the launch… Read more
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