Stanford Spotlight
On this page, we will be placing a spotlight on Stanford-led initiatives benefitting the IDD community. This will include speaking to faculty, highlighting relevant research projects, centering student organizations, and more.
Please reach out to us at iddatstanford@stanford.edu if you are doing relevant work that you would like to feature.
Meet fellow Cardinal, Dr. Kevin Mintz
"Once I and those closest to me accepted my gay identity, a lot of the challenges had to do with making peace with the fact that many gay men have ableist attitudes, particularly when it comes to dating and relationships. What took me about ten years and a doctoral dissertation to figure out is that in this very intimate realm of people’s lives it’s actually okay for individuals to be ableist and that, as hard as it is, those of us with disabilities have to accept ourselves and find someone who loves us for all parts of who we are. In this way of thinking about things, disability is but one dimension of intimate compatibility, much like having mutual interests or the like."
Meet Public Speaker, Kim Lew
"My disability is hidden and that makes life challenging. People assume that you will act, speak, and understand things neurotypical people do. When I don’t, it’s a huge problem. It has caused so many misunderstandings..."
Stanford's Introductory Seminar: Improving Inclusive Higher Education
"IDD Focus Sparks Innovative First-Year Seminar" by Victoria Solan discusses the importance and impact of a Stanford Introductory Seminar course, taught by Chris Lemons, where students envision a fully inclusive campus for students with IDD.
Kids with Dreams
"Kids with Dreams Fosters Enduring Friendships" by Victoria Solan highlights a student-run organization making an impact in the local IDD community.