Education, Training, & Research
Find below resources including academic research sources, ECHO projects, and other educational/training resources that encompass multiple categories of disability or accessibility.
Autism ECHO
Autism ECHO will engage participants in the 5 steps of early identification: Promotional awareness, parent engaged developmental monitoring, developmental screening and assessment, referral, and services provided. The focus will be to increase the capacit...
Developmental Disability Network Journal and podcast
The Developmental Disabilities Network Journal website offers a platform for peer-reviewed research and articles focused on disabilities, aimed at advancing knowledge and practices in the field.
Disability Inclusion Video from the WHO
The promotional video by the World Health Organization highlights global disability statistics, emphasizing the widespread impact of disabilities on individuals and communities. It underscores the urgent need for equitable healthcare access and inclusion....
Early ECHO
Early ECHO is a knowledge-sharing, virtual learning community of practice for Part C early interventionists from Mountain West regional states (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota). Early Childhood ECHO increases the capacity of early childhoo...
Healthy Relationships for Adults with Disabilities ECHO
The goal of this ECHO is to increase access to information and education about healthy relationships and sexuality for adults with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are more likely to be victims of sexual abuse, exploitation, and left out of con...
Learn the Signs. Act Early. Diversity ECHO
The Diversity ECHO program supports early detection of developmental disabilities in diverse communities by equipping professionals with culturally sensitive tools to improve referrals and reduce disparities in support.
Mental Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Education for Disability Providers
MHIDD ECHO: Care Coordinators/Case Managers will engage participants in free professional development and education to care coordinators/case managers to improve and promote mental health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitie...
Time to Act ECHO: Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Time to Act ECHO: Mental Health Across the Lifespan is a statewide training initiative intended to build provider capacity and confidence in applying evidence-based practice around topics that deal with mental health across the lifespan. The ECHO series w...
Time to Act ECHO: Substance Use
The Time to Act ECHO: Substance Abuse is a statewide training initiative that is intended to build provider capacity and confidence in applying evidence-based practice around topics that deal with substance use across the life span or those who are suspec...
U.S. Access Board - Upcoming and Past Webinars
The Access Board's Webinars page provides recordings and information on various webinars focused on accessibility topics and compliance with standards and guidelines.
Understanding Gender: An In-depth Exploration
Dr. Susan R. Madsen's three-hour, three-module course helps individuals create supportive environments for children and young adults by understanding gender.