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College News

Two Path to Independence summer camp participants, Lila Barber and Julia Layosa, smile outside the College of Education and Human Development.

Path to Independence hosts third annual summer camp at the University of Nevada, Reno

Camp offers hands-on college and career exploration for students with disabilities

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New study sheds light on how parents foster self-determination in children with congenital deafblindness

Researchers reveal critical role of family support, communication and adaptability in promoting independence among individuals with complex disabilities

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Path to Independence (P2I) celebrates 10th graduating class at University of Nevada, Reno

P2I program honors eight students for completing two years of academic, vocational and independent living training

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Early Childhood Research
Child & Family Research Center
Literacy Research
Center for Learning & Literacy
Disability Research
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The College of Education & Human Development is committed to promoting and protecting diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive climate that validates social identities, including but not limited to the following, as well as intersections thereof: age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geographic location, immigration status, Indigeneity, language, nationality, political affiliation, race/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation/identity, and socioeconomic status/social class.

College of Education and Human Development Events

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