Looking for a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for your little one? The Nisonger Early Learning Program is now enrolling infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Call 614-685-3191 or visit us at Early Learning Program – Nisonger Center for more information.
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, established since 1966, is one of the first federally funded University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The Nisonger Center has a strong and dynamic team of interdisciplinary researchers, clinicians, teachers, staff, and trainees that strives to empower and support all people with developmental disabilities and their families [...]
LEND develops workforce expertise through targeted training to serve youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, and addresses a critical shortage of care. https://nisonger.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nisonger-LEND-Program-FY2024-IMPACT-INFO.pdf
Registration Now Open! Join Us for Nisonger Institute 2025! June 9, 2025 @ 9 am - 12:00 pm Nisonger Institute 2025 - save-the-date *** Free Webinar *** KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Beyond the Minimum: Conversations on Meaningful Employment Teresa Grossi, PhD Director of Strategic Developments at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Steve Ruedrich has been named the 2025 Nisonger Center Champion in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of developmental disabilities and his unwavering commitment to advancing inclusive care and research. The award will be formally presented to Dr. Ruedrich at the Nisonger Institute 2025, taking place on June 9, 2025. Please [...]
These occur every few weeks featuring different presenters discussing topics relating to developmental disabilities For more info contact Katherine.Walton@osumc.edu
February 19th (1:00–4:00 PM): We’re hosting a Beginners Workshop to introduce the basics of CtLC and offer hands-on experience with the tools. February 20th: Our full Showcase Day, themed "Stories of Use and Impact," will feature inspiring presentations from people with lived experiences, professionals, family members, and educators who have used CtLC. Our keynote speaker [...]
March is Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month. This month is recognized each year to bring awareness to not only the ongoing needs of people with developmental disabilities but also their contributions and accomplishments. Aligning with this, @NACDD states that the theme of this year’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is “A World of Opportunities” where the [...]
Our Dental Services program was featured in the AUCD ExceLens series which highlights the valuable work of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) like the Nisonger Center. Great job team! https://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=1314
Big news from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently designating people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. This recognition highlights the need for more research and healthcare resources to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-designates-people-disabilities-population-health-disparities?fbclid=IwAR0VEQYacMykjeqCCvlXssf46xLS8DCV-3UjA7AVZRmZ5wxorJRPB7J8d_8
