KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is an internationally recognized disability research center with a strong team of leaders in the field of special education, disability supports and services, and inclusive research. We have a strong team that seeks to build partnership to address issues facing the disability community. KUCD is part of the Life Span Institute a leading research unit at the University of Kansas.

At KUCD, we aim to strengthen communities so that everyone can learn, work, feel included, and thrive. We do this by leading research, providing education and training, and building partnerships with people with disabilities, their families, educators, other support providers, and the community. Our approach is built on teamwork, creative ideas, and innovation.

Our self-determination work is grounded in empowering people with disabilities to become causal agents of their lives. Using the DECIDE, ACT, BELIEVE framework, everyone can become self-determined goal chasers!