Intellectual Disabilities
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Youths ages 10-16 with autism sought for study on theatre intervention and social skills
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are seeking children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 16 years old who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability to participate in a research study examining the effect of theatre on children with ASD and ID. Read MoreAug 19, 2024
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Schwartzman receives funding to create employment mentorship program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Peabody College Special Education research assistant professor and Vanderbilt Kennedy Center member Ben Schwartzman recently received funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation to create a peer mentorship program between job-seeking and employed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read MoreJul 1, 2024
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VKC Conversation Series hosts ‘Mental Health in Individuals with IDD’ March 30
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Conversation Series on Research in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is designed to share research in plain, accessible language with the community while fielding questions from the audience. The next Conversation will cover “Mental Health in Individuals with IDD” on Thursday, March 30, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreMar 15, 2023
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt, TN’s first inclusive higher ed program for students with intellectual disability, celebrates 10 years of impact
For the past decade, students with intellectual disability have found an inclusive postsecondary education experience through Next Steps at Vanderbilt. The program, housed in Peabody College of education and human development’s Department of Special Education, is marking its 10th anniversary with events and commemorations throughout 2020. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Alumna, former faculty member Alison Piepmeier honored with Sept. 25 lecture
The Alison Piepmeier Memorial Lecture is set for Sept. 25, featuring speaker George Estreich, author of a book about raising his daughter who has Down syndrome. Read MoreSep 12, 2017
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Kennedy Center to host Faith and Disabilities Community Conversations
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Disabilities and Religion program is hosting community conversations in Davidson and Williamson counties to brainstorm with key stakeholders about increasing opportunities for meaningful participation for people with disabilities and their families in communities of faith. Read MoreFeb 11, 2016
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Vanderbilt researcher speaks to White House on ending segregation for people with intellectual disabilities
Erik Carter spoke about ending segregation in education and beyond during an invited presentation at a gathering of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to continue as national Developmental Disabilities Research Center
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) has been awarded a $6.5 million, five-year grant to continue as a national Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC). Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Listen: Vanderbilt Divinity partnership addresses affordable housing need
Vanderbilt Divinity School is a partner in a new Nashville affordable housing initiative in which students and young adults with intellectual disabilities form friendships and share activities together. Read MoreAug 10, 2015
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center celebrates 50 years in 2015
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center will celebrate 50 years of transforming lives in 2015 with lectures by AUCD Executive Director Andrew Imparato and Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver. Read MoreJan 12, 2015
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Mayor Karl Dean signs pledge at Best Buddies event
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean visited the Vanderbilt campus March 12 for Spread the Word to End the Word, an annual event presented by the award-winning Vanderbilt chapter of Best Buddies. Read MoreMar 13, 2014
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Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
As schools nationwide prepare for the new academic year, education experts from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews on a variety of topics. Read MoreAug 1, 2013
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ACM, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center camp culminates in Grand Ole Opry performance
ACM Lifting Lives® and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities partnered again for the 4th Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, June 23-29. The camp is open to individuals with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes medical and… Read MoreJul 12, 2013
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ACM, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center hold annual ‘Lifting Lives’ music camp
ACM Lifting Lives® and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will partner again for the 4th Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp, June 23-29. The weeklong, residential camp is open to individuals with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition (estimated to occur in… Read MoreJun 20, 2013
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Conference for adults with siblings with disabilities April 5-6
The 2013 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters conference will be held April 5-6 at the Holiday Inn-Vanderbilt, located at 2613 West End Ave. in Nashville. The conference is open to adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability, siblings-in-law, cousins and professionals interested in sibling issues. Read MoreMar 11, 2013
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Next Steps at Vanderbilt holds spring commencement
Second class graduates from Next Steps at Vanderbilt, a two-year certificate program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read MoreApr 30, 2012
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Reframing the paradigm for developmental disabilities research
I challenge to our research community to reframe our paradigms. Read MoreApr 18, 2012
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to hold free forum on autism research April 21
The Vanderbilt Kennedy will host a free community forum on autism Saturday, April 21. Read MoreApr 13, 2012
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Canadian educators visit Next Steps at Vanderbilt program
Next Steps at Vanderbilt Director Tammy Day (center) with Joan Pynn (left) and Karen Antle of the College of the North Atlantic. (Photo by Tony Maupin) Canadian college officials toured Vanderbilt March 26 to get a closer look at the work being done in the… Read MoreApr 3, 2012
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Conference offers support, guidance for siblings of adults with disabilities
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (Vanderbilt University) The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will co-host the fourth annual Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference April 20-21 at the Holiday Inn Select Vanderbilt. TABS is a statewide network that provides information, resources and support for adults who have a… Read MoreMar 23, 2012