Westchester Institute for Human Development

Adults and Children with Disabilities

A team of professionals and specialties developed for people with unique health care needs

Hands-on access to assistive technology devices backed by ongoing trainings for individuals and educators

Personalized guidance to navigate resources for individuals and family members

Housing Resource Guide

Vulnerable
Children

Keeping at-risk families together

Supporting children in foster care, their parents and foster parents

Child-focused, multi-disciplinary evaluations of suspected child abuse

Education and Research

Nationally renowned professional leadership education

Innovative research and dissemination of new solutions

Evidence-based models for best practices

WIHD News, Alerts & Headlines

The Fall 2014 Child Welfare Newsletter is now available. Read More
The Fall 2014 Community Support Network Newsletter is now available. View Here
Dr. Ansley Bacon, Westchester Institute for Human Development's (WIHD), Chief Executive Officer, selected to receive The Association of University Centers on Disabilities 2014 George S. Jesien Distinguished Achievement Award. Read More
Dr. David O'Hara, Westchester Institute for Human Development's (WIHD), Chief Operating Officer, selected as a Health Information Technology Fellow by the Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
Communication Skills: Module 2" of Resource Modules on Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities is now available for trainees and early career professionals to use to increase communication knowledge and skills in the areas of: health care and wellness encounters with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD); universal design in written and electronic communication; language use to demonstrate respect; supporting self-determination in health; the use of technology to enable effective communication; communication with people with sensory challenges and language differences; and working with interpreters.
Westchester Institute for Human Development University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce the website "Taking Charge of My Health: Partners in Health Transition" is now available here. This website provides information and resources on health self-management designed to guide teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), family members and caregivers to achieve successful health transition. The website draws on transition experiences of teens and young adults with I/DD, family members and caregivers, and it is based on self-determination framework. Website development was supported through a grant from the Special Hope Foundation.
WIHD's Housing Resource Guide for Westchester is now available online. Read More
WIHD's Child Welfare Program has created a Wish List of toys and supplies. Learn More
Dr. O'Hara Receives AUCD International Service Award. Read More
Westchester Institute for Human Development Launches First Annual Training Workshop in Developmental Medicine. Read More
College is now an option for young people with developmental disabilities who graduate high school and need opportunities to transition to adulthood. Read More
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