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.
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has announced the recipients of the 2025–26 Nicholas Hobbs Discovery Awards, a program that supports innovative pilot research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and…
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt has received a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance and expand its ground-breaking apprenticeship program. Next Steps, a four-year postsecondary education program for neurodiverse students, began offering…
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On October 27, community members from across the greater Nashville area gathered for an event focused on addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center,…
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A faculty team representing the TRIAD Global Collaborative traveled to Vietnam in September to offer training to providers and educators regarding evidence-based practices and care models for autistic children and their families. The visit built off…
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The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center offers a vast collection of tip sheets and printable resources free of charge to families, health care professionals, educators, and self-advocates on its website, and it’s continually growing its collection by adding…
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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.