Studies Related to Adults with disabilities current as of Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Down Syndrome Study for Adults

Looking For:
Between 25-55 years of age, diagnosed with Down Syndrome, in good general health with no diagnosis of dementia

Compensation:
Yes


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Experiences of Recent Blind Graduates

Looking For:
Young adults with blindness or visual impairment who have recently exited high school

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Peer Empowerment Network: Creating Mentorships between Adults with IDD for Employment Support

Looking For:
Adults with IDD (18 and older)

Compensation:
Yes


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Rhythm and Communication in Adults on the Autism Spectrum Study

Looking For:
18-40 years old, native English speaker, autism (or suspected autism) diagnosis

Compensation:
Participants receive $25-75 in gift cards.


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Transition Experiences of Black Youth with Autism

Looking For:
Parent/Caregiver for Autistic Black youth who are between the ages of 14-24

Compensation:
$50 gift card for Target or Amazon


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Transition Planning for Youth who Use AAC

Looking For:
Young adults who use AAC (aged 18-26) and their parents, special education teachers, and speech-language pathologists

Compensation:
$50


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Vanderbilt Autism Research Registry

Looking For:
Children and adults who have a diagnosis of autism

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Vanderbilt Down Syndrome Research Registry

Looking For:
Individuals with Down syndrome

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Research Match
ResearchMatch.org is a free and safe national website that matches research volunteers with researchers looking for participants. Registries for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities are now available on ResearchMatch. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, or condition. Visit www.researchmatch.org to learn more and to join today.