My name is Joel Kawanguzi, and I was a visiting PFP-IDE Fellow from Uganda. I was hosted at the University of Illinois Chicago Institute on Disability and Human Development (UIC IDHD), where I was under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Gould and Dr. Tamar Heller. Thanks to my hosts Dr. Gould, Dr. Heller and Kaitlin Stober (and Dr. Heller’s family) for helping … Continue reading PFP-IDE Fellow Joel Kawanguzi in Illinois
Alumni Mini Grants
The PFP-IDE program is pleased to announce two new mini grants to extend, enhance, replicate or scale up a successful outbound or follow-on project. Two $2,000 mini grants will be awarded: one to a U.S. alumni and the other to an East African alumni. All alumni of the PFP-IDE program are eligible, regardless of whether or … Continue reading Alumni Mini Grants
PFP-IDE Fellow Archy Gomba at the Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa City
I am Archy Gomba, the AUCD international fellow at the Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa’s UCEDD in Iowa City, Iowa. Life in Iowa is incredible, and I am super excited to be here! I began my first week at the Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), with a welcome reception and orientation. I … Continue reading PFP-IDE Fellow Archy Gomba at the Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa City
PFP-IDE Fellow Allan Kabaale at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
In this week’s PFP-IDE blog, Allan Kabaale from Uganda reflects on his experience as a Professional Fellow in Oklahoma so far. 1. What notable cultural experiences did you have over the past week, and in what ways have they impacted you? I come from Uganda, where we mainly eat warm natural foods like bananas, cassava, … Continue reading PFP-IDE Fellow Allan Kabaale at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
PFP-IDE Fellow Elizabeth Mang’eni in Vermont: Life’s Not So Bad on the Other Side
I have always had a fear of the unknown, especially when I thought about why I should stay in my hometown and not even leave my country. I know it’s because of the reliable relationship in the community that allowed me independence. I knew everyone at the shopping center where I got most of my … Continue reading PFP-IDE Fellow Elizabeth Mang’eni in Vermont: Life’s Not So Bad on the Other Side
PFP-IDE Fellow Bijal Lal in Ohio: Learning Transition Tools and Creating New Opportunities
My life as a Fellow at the Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University has been an incredible eye-opener. It is inspiring to see how diversity is embraced at every level. From early childhood, measures are set to provide the best accommodations and services to ensure every individual’s success. I have learned about many initiatives that … Continue reading PFP-IDE Fellow Bijal Lal in Ohio: Learning Transition Tools and Creating New Opportunities