Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Research to serve justice and equity throughout communities and to develop inclusive practices that help people lead full lives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are the very foundation of the research conducted at the Life Span Institute. We study ways to foster justice and equity in schools, build healthy communities, and develop inclusive practices that help people with disabilities lead full lives.
Research Highlights
Introducing Investigator Lyndsie Koon
By combining her interests in exercise and disability, Lyndsie Koon of the Research and Training Center on Independent Living conducts research that aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities across the life span.
Featured Research Center: SWIFT Education
The SWIFT Education Center is group of people who are passionate about transforming U.S. public education so that all students are welcomed and included in their neighborhood schools and age-appropriate general education classrooms with support.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News
At the Life Span Institute, we improve the quality of people’s lives through research. Explore and share stories you’ll find here about our investigators, students and staff, and the outcomes of our research.