<p>Learn about the ADDM Prevalence Study on Cerebral Palsy. Register here.</p>

Learn about the ADDM Prevalence Study on Cerebral Palsy. Register here.

<p>Save the date for 2026 Science Day!</p>

Save the date for 2026 Science Day!

<p>Pathfinder’s new website has easier and improved navigation.</p>

Pathfinder’s new website has easier and improved navigation.

<p>Contributions from individuals and organizations help fuel the VKC’s mission by allowing it to expand its research, training, clinical services, and more. Learn more.</p>

Contributions from individuals and organizations help fuel the VKC’s mission by allowing it to expand its research, training, clinical services, and more. Learn more.

<p>Professional development series for educators, community stakeholders, and families looking to best serve students with visual impairments</p>

Professional development series for educators, community stakeholders, and families looking to best serve students with visual impairments

<p>Learn about the findings from a statewide needs assessment conducted by the Tennessee DD Network.</p>

Learn about the findings from a statewide needs assessment conducted by the Tennessee DD Network.

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<p>The IDD Toolkit website provides information for the primary care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Iddtoolkit.org</p>

The IDD Toolkit website provides information for the primary care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Iddtoolkit.org

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At least 11% of older surgical patients — roughly 3 million people annually — have MCI, a condition linked to progression to Alzheimer’s disease.

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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) announced today the 2026 recipients of the Corinne Kirchner Research Award, which will be presented to Dr. Rachel Schles, assistant professor at Vanderbilt University, and the Llura Gund Leadership Award, which will be presented to Ms. Marissa Miara, director of student services at Marshall B. Ketchum University.

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Schles awarded Corinne Kirchner Research Award by American Foundation for the Blind

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