Institute for Human Development

10/21/2026

This year, DAPA reached out to all validated candidates running for state office in Arizona and asked 5 questions important to the disability community.

Each candidate also had an opportunity to tell voters how they are connected to the disability community.

We would like to thank the 50-plus candidates who participated in this survey.

You can access the full document here:https://care4thecaregivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-Disability-Vote-Accessible-1.pdf

10/09/2026

October is Disability Pride and Heritage Month at NAU. IHD celebrates this month by honoring the history and heritage of individuals with disabilities, including activism, accomplishments and contributions, the fight for civil rights, accessibility, and current events.

10/07/2026

Want to advance your education while supporting children and adults with disabilities? Enroll in the Assistive Technology Graduate Certification! This graduate certificate provides foundational knowledge in assistive technology and advanced training in the assessment and application of assistive technology tools and strategies.

10/06/2026

10/03/2026

Thank you to our exhibitors, NAU Speech and Hearing Clinic, Intermountain Centers-Behavioral Consultation Services, and Welcomed Here, for joining us at the 3rd annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair!

For more information, visit: in.nau.edu/institute-human-development/resourcefair/

10/02/2026

Thank you to our exhibitors, Quality Connections, Raising Voices Coalition, Risability, Special Olympics Arizona, Total Care ABA, and United Access, for joining us at the 3rd annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair!

For more information, visit: in.nau.edu/institute-human-development/resourcefair/

10/02/2026

Thank you to our exhibitors, Kaibab Behavioral Services, Mountain Line Transit, New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center, New Tech Mobility, Parenting Special Kids Network, and PRC-Saltillo, for joining us at the 3rd annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair!

For more information, visit: in.nau.edu/institute-human-development/resourcefair/

10/01/2026

The Institute for Human Development at NAU presents the 5th Annual Not-Inspiration Pørn Disability Film Festival, a celebration of the disability experience through the lens of a diverse group of filmmakers. Both documentary and narrative films will be screened, exploring topics such as “special” interests, assumptions, alternative forms of communication, wheelchair use in Mexico, disaster preparedness in Pacific Islander indigenous communities, and even a horror film!

For more information, visit:

10/01/2026

A HUGE thank you to Northern Arizona Healthcare: Children's Health Center for sponsoring the 3rd annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair! Come see them at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff on October 3 from 1-4 PM.

For more information, visit: in.nau.edu/institute-human-development/resourcefair/

10/01/2026

Thank you to our exhibitors, Flagstaff Speech Solutions, FUSD, High Country Adaptive Fitness, Hozhoni Foundation Inc, and Civitan Foundation: Camp Civitan, for joining us at the 3rd annual Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair!

For more information, visit: in.nau.edu/institute-human-development/resourcefair/