Department of Disability and Human Development

The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Disability and Human Development is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of disability with the goal of removing barriers to the advancement of disabled persons. We are home to a number of active research centers and projects, including the renowned Institute on Disability and Human Development.

Research
UIC’s Department of Disability and Human Development is dedicated to the scholarly, interdisciplinary study of disability and related aspects of human development. Home to a number of active research centers and projects, the department is exploring current and prospective disability policies, conceptual models, and intervention strategies. The department houses the renowned Institute on Disability and Human Development, Illinois’ only federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. Committed to breaking down barriers to disabled persons in society, our research centers collaborate with numerous community, national, and international partners.

Centers and Projects