Westchester Institute for Human Development

WIHD is a caring and comprehensive community resource for almost 5,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and 350 vulnerable children.

COVID-19 Updates & Resources

Thursday, 4th June, 2020:
WIHD is open for business but with modified operations. Please contact your program for more information.

Through these unprecedented times, WIHD continues to serve the community.
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Mission

WIHD creates better futures for people with disabilities, for vulnerable children, and for their families and caregivers. WIHD accomplishes its mission through professional education, comprehensive services and supports, community training and technical assistance, and innovative research and information dissemination.

Vision

We envision a future in which people with disabilities and vulnerable children live healthy and productive lives as full members of society.

Programs & Services

WIHD is a comprehensive community resource impacting the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, vulnerable children, and families by providing direct medical, dental, clinical, and social services; conducting innovative research to inform best practices in the field; and training current and future professionals.

Adult Health Services
Assistive Technology
Behavioral Psychology Program
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Children’s Advocacy Center
Child Welfare
Community Support Network
Dental Services
Early Intervention: The Family Connection
Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center
Speech & Hearing

UCEDD

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) addresses the needs of the community through professional education programs, technical assistance, research, and dissemination of information. We provide health and human services to children and adults.

Research

Research and evaluation activities at the Westchester Institute for Human Development include basic and applied research, evaluation, and the analysis of public policy related to individuals with developmental disabilities or vulnerable children, and their families.

Leadership & Continuing Education

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) is an interdisciplinary leadership training program, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the federal government at 43 universities around the country.

Featured WIHD Videos

A Leader in the Making-Lyn Marie’s Story
Lyn-Marie is a former LEND graduate who speaks of the impact LEND has had on her life.

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Resource & Product Library

Westchester Institute for Human Development addresses the needs of the community through professional education programs, technical assistance, research, and dissemination of information.

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