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Winds of Change
ICI’s Renáta Tichá led a U.S. delegation to Cuba in November – in the midst of Hurricane Rafael – to understand more about the country’s special education system. "Expanding our research and collaboration globally enriches our understanding, expands our knowledge base, and improves our work," ICI director Amy Hewitt said.
New Frontline Initiative on Technology
Advances in technology are creating greater autonomy for people with disabilities, and also some challenges for the professionals supporting them.
The new issue of Frontline Initiative offers direct support professionals information about the latest digital tools that assist people with disabilities to live more independently and raises awareness about the digital divide leaving some of them behind.
David R. Johnson: A Life of Service
Colleagues, family members, and friends of David R. Johnson recently celebrated a distinguished career and life of service to people with disabilities, loved ones, and the University of Minnesota. Johnson co-founded ICI in the 1980s and eventually served as its director. He also served multiple leadership roles in the College of Education and Human Development until shortly before his death on July 4.
