Friends and Colleagues:
As we bring another fiscal year to a close, I want to share my gratitude for your unwavering support of our mission to advance the rights and empowerment for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) is proud to be a leader in research, education, and service, but the true strength of our work comes from you.
This year has not been without its challenges, yet together we remained focused and resilient. We continued to deliver innovative, high-quality programs that meet the needs and aspirations of people with disabilities, their families, and professionals across Indiana and beyond. Along the way, we also built new collaborations and deepened partnerships at the local, state, national, and international levels, extending both our reach and impact.
Our work is anchored in values that shape everything we do - respect, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. These values guide us as we pursue our vision of a society where people with disabilities are fully included, supported, and valued. Looking ahead, we are energized by the opportunities before us. We will continue to strengthen services, improve outcomes, and engage communities in meaningful ways, while advocating for the rights and dignity of people with disabilities.
Thank you for your continued support. We remain committed to advancing our mission and look forward to the opportunities ahead to deepen our impact and drive meaningful change in the coming year.
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 six 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.
Meet Adria Nassim
Adria is a research assistant at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, where she writes and speaks about autism and disability from both clinical and personal perspectives. She also contributes a quarterly column to Bloom Magazine and enjoys swimming, reading, and time with her service dog, Thomas.
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.
74Research Projects Across Six Centers
4,290Hours of Training and Technical Assistance Provided Across the Lifespan
481Training Events Conducted Institute-Wide
87,393People Benefitted from Service Activities
116Products Produced by IIDC Staff
30Reports and Monographs Generated
2Adacemic Courses Taught
33University Students Impacted
99Credit Hours Generated by Indiana University Students
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