News and Information from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Notables is a monthly e-newsletter to share stories about discoveries and best practices that are opening doors and transforming lives for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
More than 3 million Americans stutter. Stuttering is characterized by disruptions in the production of speech sounds, usually begins in early childhood, and can persist throughout life. The documented stigmatizing attitudes of others put children who…
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The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is committed to sharing discovery and best practices that improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. One of the ways we disseminate information…
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A new model of case-based telehealth training will offer practical advice to Tennessee community health care providers on how to manage the health concerns of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project awarded to the…
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On April 22, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and TASH are co-hosting a 1-day conference titled Faith and Flourishing: Embracing Inclusion for People with Disabilities, Their Families, and Congregations. This unique event will bring together faith community members and…
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Federal disability leaders were asked “grass roots” questions by three Next Steps at Vanderbilt students when the officials were in Nashville to meet with disability organizations and attend the TennesseeWorks Think Employment! Summit. Next Steps at…
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The Vanderbilt Kennedy Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) announced changes to its leadership structure that will allow the program to keep pace with its rapidly expanding portfolio of autism training, services, and research….
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Summer programming at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) presents unique opportunities for investigators to design innovative research, for students and professionals to engage in model trainings, and for children and adults with disabilities to learn new…
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Researchers collected supplemental alternate assessment data on 7,440 students with intellectual disabilities to measure reading performance, to identify variables associated with differences in performance, and to explore the potential utility of the alternate assessment to guide…
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A visit and lecture on the future of disability policy from Andrew Imparato, executive director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), informs and inspires as the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) begins a year-long…
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Although parental involvement is a key factor for any student receiving special education services, many parents view it as a challenge and report numerous barriers. Connecting to adult services after high school may present even greater…
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This is a monthly email of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Notables published by the Communications staff of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Between issues of Notables, you can stay up to date on the latest Vanderbilt Kennedy Center news, information, and resources via the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Facebook page.