Generating knowledge to support the independence and inclusion of people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in all aspects of community life
Disability Exchange (DX) Podcast
The DX podcast is produced and presented by Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (Iowa’s UCEDD) at the Center for Disabilities and Development. Join UCEDD staff and podcast co-hosts—Mike Hoenig, Laury Scheidler, and Judy Warth—for the series.
UCEDD Spotlight
Spotlight on Jackie Nau, Tourette Syndrome Advocate
Learn more about Tourette Syndrome advocate and author of Click, Tik, Jerk, and Hop, a children’s book that helps kids, families, and educators better understand Tourette Syndrome.
Click, Tic, Jerk, and Hop isn’t just a story – it’s a celebration of difference and a powerful tool for building empathy and awareness.
Jackie is also featured on the Disability Exchange Podcast where Mike Hoenig and Judy Warth.
CEBH Provides Free Suicide Prevention Training
Iowa’s Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health (CEBH) is providing free access to LivingWorks Start, a course where participants can learn skills to help them have life-saving conversations with people who may be thinking of suicide. The course takes about 90 minutes to complete. Once you enroll in LivingWorks Start, you have 60 days to complete.