The UH Mānoa College of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meghan Miller as the new Director of the Center on Disability Studies (CDS), effective January 2, 2026. Miller is a licensed clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in studying and understanding the early signs of autism and ADHD. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities research and practice with a strong background in teaching, training, and mentorship. Her addition to the CDS team will further the Center’s mission of promoting all abilities across the lifespan through interdisciplinary training, research, service, and dissemination.
The Center on Disability Studies is one of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), education, research, training centers across the U.S. and its territories. It is uniquely positioned within the University and extended community to work towards a shared vision of a nation in which all Americans, including those with disabilities, participate fully in their communities.