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Providing care from afar

One of the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the adoption of telecommunications in numerous areas of society. Communication via screen has been available for some time, of course, but the pandemic brought on its use with greater urgency...

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Mother with infant on laptop for telehealth

Intersections: exposing and closing disability research gaps

While still a teenager, Anjali Forber-Pratt filed a lawsuit against her school district, alleging it failed to provide accessibility features. Among other alleged shortcomings, she was prevented from registering for an applied technology course...

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NIDILRR Director Anjali Forber-Pratt with dog, Kolton

ICI’s inclusive roots

CEHD’s Institute on Community Integration (ICI) adds an often-overlooked dimension to the fight for racial equity. Named and founded on Civil Rights-era principles of breaking down exclusionary barriers, ICI conducts research and provides training.

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ICI’s disability research, training, and education rejects all forms of bias and much of its work specifically explores the intersection of race and disability.

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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.

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CEHD Connect SpSu2025 magazine cover, including 6 U of M athletes performing in sports on a smoky blue background with stadium lights.

Innovative institute for brain development now open

The new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is now open and ready to lead the way in understanding how young brains develop and apply that knowledge during the age periods when the biggest difference can be made.

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Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB)

Brain Boost

There are many ways the human brain can go off track during development—trauma, poor nutrition, neurocognitive disorders, stress, genetic diseases—all affecting the trajectory of people’s lives.

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Michael Georgieff and Damien Fair

Advancing Inclusion

How many young children are diagnosed each year with autism? What’s the best way to keep students from dropping out of school? Why are direct support worker shortages at crisis levels? Answers to these big, timely questions and many others unfold..

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Amy Hewitt and John Smith