{"id":2917,"date":"2023-06-30T14:05:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T00:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds-draft\/?page_id=2917"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T02:01:20","slug":"center-on-disability-studies-cds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/","title":{"rendered":"Center on Disability Studies (CDS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-video-controls\" style=\"min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Homepage-higherq.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div 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Organized Research Unit recognized by the University of Hawai\u2018i Board of Regents. Founded in 1987 as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), it is authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act).&nbsp;&nbsp;As one of the 68 UCEDDs, it continues its commitment to support people with disabilities and their families through research, training, and demonstration activities, and disseminating the results of its work to community members, professionals, students, and policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CDS is a valued partner with state and regional organizations and responds to their needs for technical assistance. CDS designs and offers many training programs; provides community-based demonstrations to build local capacity to improve services to individuals with disabilities; and conducts numerous statewide, national, and international dissemination activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through numerous education and early intervention, employment, and community living projects, the Center on Disability Studies serves thousands of underrepresented people, including those with disabilities and their families, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved people, helping provide them pathways to empowered lives of full participation and access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t<div 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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e33508fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c240;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-coe-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-coe-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Oct 28 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e327cb7a wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/ADOS-2-PRODUCT-IMAGE-2.png\" alt=\"ADOS-2 Image\" class=\"wp-image-8761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/ADOS-2-PRODUCT-IMAGE-2.png 800w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/ADOS-2-PRODUCT-IMAGE-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/ADOS-2-PRODUCT-IMAGE-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/ADOS-2-PRODUCT-IMAGE-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-07f01f13 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:65%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">ADOS-2 Introductory Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an effort to increase local workforce training in autism evaluations, The Center on Disability Studies will be offering a three-day training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule \u2013 2nd Edition (ADOS-2), a direct observation instrument designed to aid in the diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorders.<br><br>The ADOS-2 Introductory Training for Module T (Toddler) through Module 4 will use a lecture format and live demonstrations to introduce the basic principles of administering and scoring each ADOS-2 module. It will be hosted at the John A. Burns School of Medicine from December 9th \u2013 11th, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This registration is open to Hawaii clinicians practicing in the State of Hawaii, in addition to UH M\u0101noa Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students and Hawai\u02bbi MCH-LEND Program trainees. To learn more and register, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/go.hawaii.edu\/SjR\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"go.hawaii.edu\/SjR\">go.hawaii.edu\/SjR<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e33508fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c240;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-coe-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-coe-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Jan 06 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e327cb7a wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-1024x943.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-1024x943.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-1536x1415.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/01\/Miller-Photo-2048x1886.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-07f01f13 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:65%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">Welcoming Dr. Meghan Miller as Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa\u2019s Center on Disability Studies 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. 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 CDS\u2019 mission of promoting all abilities across the lifespan through interdisciplinary training, research, service, and dissemination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e33508fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c240;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-coe-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-coe-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Dec 15 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-72a926b7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UH President Wendy Hensel on creating an inclusive university campus\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j-qoapvpWTs?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-07f01f13 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:65%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">Message from UH President Wendy Hensel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University of Hawai\u02bbi President Wendy Hensel was invited as the welcome speaker for the&nbsp;6th International Disability Inclusion Symposium (IDIS) from Dec 12 &#8211; Dec 13, 2025, where she spoke on the efforts to make higher education a more inclusive experience.<br><br>IDIS is an annual symposium hosted by CDS in partnership with RCAST, the University of Tokyo and AUN-DPPNet, University of Malaya. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idis-symposium.org\/\">idis-symposium.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 76px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 76px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress.png\" alt=\"CDS Logo\" class=\"wp-image-3332\" style=\"width:204px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress.png 512w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/cropped-CDS-Logo-for-Wordpress-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds-draft\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-1024x50.png\" alt=\"Center on Disability Studies\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" style=\"aspect-ratio:20.26086956521739;width:405px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-1024x50.png 1024w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-300x15.png 300w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-768x37.png 768w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-1536x75.png 1536w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2023\/07\/CDS_typeonly-transparent-2048x100.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype-1024x428.png\" alt=\"University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities\" class=\"wp-image-7603\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.3926029401982305;width:601px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype-1536x641.png 1536w, https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/06\/UCEDD-Network-Logo-with-logotype.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are on a mission to promote all abilities across the lifespan through interdisciplinary training, research, service, and dissemination. 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