University of Michigan Motor & Visual Development Lab

05/04/2026

Connect. Learn. Lead. If you missed Black Motherhood & Disability: Care Access & Joy, the recording is now available on YouTube.

This powerful conversation centers Black mothers navigating disability, as parents with disabilities and as parents of children with disabilities, while exploring caregiving, maternal health, access to services, and the joy that fuels strength and leadership.

Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/XjGhGFXgpIY



This training was provided by the LEAD Program at MDRC and funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.

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04/30/2026

Hi everyone! We are the Motor and Visual Development Lab at the University of Michigan! We are recruiting 18-20 year old autistic adults to participate in our paid research study! Please see the attached flyer to fill out a brief intake form if you’re interested!

Here is a link to participate: https://redcap.link/MVDLabPMAP

04/14/2026

Join us as we explore racism, ableism & maternal health for Black moms with disabilities & moms of disabled kids, celebrating joy!

04/10/2026

Join us for National Adaptive Sports Day on April 28th at Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston! More information to come!
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03/20/2026

Come work with us! 🙌🏼 The lab is hiring a full-time research associate to support projects related to neurodivergent motor & visual development. (Makes a great gap year job! 😉) (Postdoc ad coming soon! 👀)

Apply Now How to ApplyTo apply for this job, please upload (combined into ONE PDF) a CV/resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information for 3 professional references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that directly re...

01/26/2026

Fun!!!!! 🤩 Come hang with our friends University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness in March at Yost!! 🏒 🥅

Join us at Yost Ice Arena on March 28th for sled hockey with Metro Detroit Sled Hockey!

Students, staff, faculty, community members - with and without disabilities - All are welcome to try! REGISTRATION REQUIRED (max. of 50 participants).

We will be joined by special guest, Captain of Team Canada, Tyler McGregor!

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01/12/2026

01/08/2026

You're not alone in navigating special education. Join our virtual family cohort to connect with other families on a similar journey and receive FREE support and training from our Family Advocacy Network at IDS.

Scan the code to register, or click here: https://usmforms.formstack.com/forms/family_cohort

11/23/2025

🚨 Attention Parents of kids with disabilities! 🚨
The LEAD Parent Program is here!
💛 Build advocacy skills
🤝 Connect with other parents
📢 Amplify your voice & make change
📅 Starts: March 2026
👉 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJrBz2VJygRBotGnp1Os8_lpfjAUMuFJKdxjbE305-VtggGQ/viewform


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11/20/2025

The University of Michigan will be making its National Wheelchair Basketball Association Intercollegiate debut this weekend University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - tune in on our YouTube channel for live stream action of all the games! https://www.youtube.com/

Friday, November 21
8AM CT: University of Michigan vs Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs
12PM CT: Michigan vs Illinois Wheelchair Basketball

Saturday, November 22
10AM CT: Michigan vs Mizzou
4PM CT: Michigan vs The City University of New York

Go Blue!

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