Research and Evaluation Activities
The Research and Evaluation program promotes education and service excellence through thoughtful investigation, analysis and information dissemination. Our goal is to improve policy and practice related to persons with disabilities and their families through:
- Participatory action research
- Quantitative and qualitative research strategies
- Systemic evaluation of programs, models, and services
- Comprehensive information dissemination
Current research and evaluation projects and activities are listed below. If you have any questions regarding a specific research project, please email the project coordinator by clicking on their name below.
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Dual Diagnosis Project
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1. To Evaluate the effectiveness of new, specialized diagnostic
instrument for identifying dual diagnoses 2. To evaluate the impact of dual diagnosis on an individual's
ability to self-advocate |
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Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
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Aging of Women with Intellectual Disabilities
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Goal(s):
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Examine aging issues across 15 countries
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Funder(s):
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Administration on Developmental Disabilities; Wayne State University
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Preventing Guardianship
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Examine guardianship training in the State of Michigan
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Funder(s):
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Administration on Developmental Disabilities; Wayne State University
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Supporting Families in Pediatric Practice
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Evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile pediatric team in serving at-risk families
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Funder(s):
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Skillman Foundation
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Consumer Satisfaction Survey
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Measure and validate satisfaction levels of consumers receiving services from
community providers |
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Funder(s):
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Community Living Services
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Demography of Inclusive Education
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Examine the under-representation of students of color in special education
promising practices |
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Funder(s):
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U.S. Department of Education: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
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Wayne State University/Volunteers, Administrators and Coaches (VAC)
Program After-School Recreation Program for Students with Disabilities |
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Goal(s):
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To evaluate the effectiveness of an after-school recreation program for students
with disabilities |
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Funder(s):
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Wayne State University VAC Program
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S.P.A.R.K. Program
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Goal(s):
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Determine barriers to physical activity and fitness for children with disabilities
in Detroit’s urban setting and ways of overcoming these barriers |
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Funder(s):
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Wayne State University
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Michigan Family Support Minority Outreach Project Training
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Goal(s):
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To enhance the skills of professionals who provide service delivery and support to
culturally diverse families who have children with disabilities |
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Funder(s):
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Wayne State University and the Arc Michigan
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Dubai Special Education Program
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Goal(s):
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To establish an inclusive special education program in Dubai (UAE)
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