The second annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff. Hosted by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and Care 4 the Caregivers, the event… Read more
The Institute for Human Development (IHD) at Northern Arizona University is proud to announce the launch of Supporting College Access, Learning, and Employment (SCALE), a newly funded, five-year initiative supported by a $500,000 U.S. Department of Education grant. The program, based in Flagstaff, Arizona, builds on the success of the earlier Supporting… Read more
Adi Schaeffer and Kyle W. Beam
The Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University hosted the 26th annual Evidence for Success Disability Conference from June 22–24, 2025, at Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. While rooted in Arizona, the conference drew a diverse group of professionals, educators, advocates, families, and service providers from across the nation.
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John McDermott, Jade Metzger-Rifkin, and Kyle W. Beam
Digital threats are a growing reality for Arizonans. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 55,000 fraud reports were filed in the state last year, resulting in over $1.8 million in losses.… Read more
John Schaffer and Kyle W. Beam
Support from the Vital Projects Fund has played a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of the Minor in Disability Studies (DS) program at Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Human Development (NAU-IHD). Now in its third year, this funding has advanced IHD’s mission to promote full inclusion by reshaping public attitudes toward disability, fostering authentic representation, and providing students with meaningful opportunities for community engagement.
NAU’s DS minor program is one… Read more
Nicole Rambeau and Kyle W. Beam
The Institute for Human Development continues to enhance support for individuals with disabilities through its innovative project, Providing Accessible Training and Home Support (PATHS) for Parents with Intellectual Disabilities. Funded by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, the PATHS… Read more