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Indiana Institute Annual Report for 2013 (July 9, 2013)
The 2013 Annual Report focuses on the work of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University, Bloomington.
Book Introduces Educators to Framework for Transition Services to Prepare All Students (March 28, 2013)
How can high schools teach academic content and the critical skills students with and without disabilities need to navigate life beyond the classroom? Educators can find answers to this question and more in a new book by two Indiana University authors.
Policy Brief: Hoosier Children will Play "Catch Up to Close Achievement Gaps" Without Action on Pre-K (March 22, 2013)
A new policy brief issued by the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) at Indiana University with the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) at IU builds a strong case for Indiana to act now on providing prekindergarten programs.
IU Institute Director Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Disabilities Association (December 14, 2012)
David Mank, Director of Indiana University's Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, has been named the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.
IU Center Partners with Indiana Grantmakers Alliance to Help Make Communities ‘Age-Friendly’ (November 15, 2012)
Indiana University’s Center on Aging and Community and the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance have been awarded a $150,000 contract to help Indiana communities prepare for the massive growth of the older adult population.
Hoosiers invited to participate in online survey about Medicaid waivers (February 19, 2009)
All interested stakeholders are invited to help define the design of future Medicaid Waivers for people with developmental disabilities in Indiana.
Input Sought on Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers (February 18, 2009)
Stakeholders are invited to help define the design of future Medicaid waivers for Hoosiers with developmental disabilities.
Older Hoosiers remain politically active (October 29, 2008)
A far-reaching survey of Indiana residents age 60 and older reaffirms the high level of civic activity engaged in by this population.
Poverty or Not? (October 13, 2008)
Keynote Speech by David Mank presented at the Ohio Supported Employment Conference
Resources for Families with Disabilities (July 15, 2008)
This back-to-school themed issue discusses the following topics: Printing letters and brain development in preschoolers, Parents' guide to high-tech cell phones, Hairstyles deterring exercise?, Talking to children about sex and more.
IU expert available to comment on issues raised by conflict over boy with autism attending church (May 22, 2008)
Indiana University autism expert Cathy Pratt is available to comment on issues raised by a Minnesota case in which a priest filed a restraining order to bar a 13-year-old boy who has autism from church services.
Indiana University, Bloomington Community to take part in International Day for Sharing Life Stories (May 8, 2008)
Residents of the Bloomington area will have multiple opportunities to share and savor stories next week in connection with the International Day for Sharing Life Stories, a worldwide celebration scheduled for May 16.
Indiana Institute's Early Childhood Center receives Award for Promoting Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (May 3, 2008)
Stone Belt recognizes local businesses and organizations, five of them Indiana University affiliated, at its annual Business Recognition Ceremony on March 4, 2008.