Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Welcome To WIND
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is an academic unit in the College of Health Sciences and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), as authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. WIND works to assist individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and University of Wyoming students through education, training, community services, and early intervention. The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities envisions a Wyoming where all people can participate in everyday community life as they choose.
Mission
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) assists and supports individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their networks by promoting full community inclusion, independence, cultural competence and social participation.
Our work is guided by values of service, dignity, collaboration, and innovation.
Over the next five years (2022-2027), WIND will strive to improve outcomes for individuals in the areas of health and wellness, education, early intervention, employment and assistive technology.
About WINDStatewide Outreach
Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)
Consumer Advisory Council members help WIND understand what people with disabilities in Wyoming want and need. Members help WIND conduct activities in the community.
Learn MoreDevelopmental Disabilities (DD) Network
The Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Network consists of three Wyoming partner agencies working together to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Give to WIND
Donating to WIND is a much-appreciated way that you can support our work and the individuals we work with!
WIND Services
WIND offers a variety of services including, technical assistance, community education and training, and resources.
WIND Newsletter
View WIND's Spring 2025 Newsletter and stay up-to-date with all of our projects and events.
WIND Newsletter Sign-Up
Stay up-to-date with information and events at WIND by signing up for our newsletter. Recieve email updates with each bi-annual newsletter released.
WIND Website Survey
We want to here from you! Complete our website satisfaction survey to let us know what we're doing well and how we can improve.
WIND Resources
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is committed to fostering inclusive communication, accessibility, and community engagement through a variety of programs, policies, and resources.
WIND Programs
Explore WIND's activities that support community living for everyone.
A lifelong learning and guided practice model that exponentially increases workforce capacity to provide the application of best practices.
URLEND at Wyoming Institute for Disabilities is a nationally-recognized group of trainees in the disabilities field through participation in the program.
A community and practice based research network that brings healthcare communities from around the state together.
WIND is expanding access to inclusive higher education through programs that support students with disabilities in academic, social, and career development.
Provides families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) greater access to evidence-based and cost-effective health information, family supports, and training.
Act Early Wyoming helps parents, health care professionals, and child care providers learn about healthy developmental milestones.
The Wyoming AEM Clearinghouse works with school districts in Wyoming to provide accessible educational materials to students with print disabilities.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming offers programs and events to support people with epilepsy and their families.
Understanding the separate and conjoined roles of disability and health helps to foster an inclusive community by promoting diverse abilities and optimal health for all.
WATR is Wyoming's Assistive Technology Act program and a resource for all assistive technology (AT) needs in Wyoming.
The Wyoming Telehealth Network (WyTN) leverages telecommunication technology to link patients, providers and specialists.
Wyoming’s iCanConnect program provides communications technology to people who have combined vision and hearing loss.
This interdisciplinary minor examines disability from perspectives in health sciences, humanities and social sciences.
What is a UCEDD?
WIND is one of 68 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) in the United States. Each state now has at least one UCEDD; all UCEDDs are affiliated with universities and receive funding from the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. UCEDDs share the common university goals of teaching, research, and service, but have a specific interest in persons with disabilities, particularly developmental disabilities, serving as a bridge between the university and community.
Meet the WIND Team
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities is committed to tackling crucial, often challenging work to make a significant impact. In order to meet these challenges head-on, we have assembled a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals. The WIND staff is at the heart of our mission, working tirelessly to advance inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities. “It takes a village” and we have one of the best.
Celebrating 30 Years of Inclusivity!
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities was officially established in 1994, after years of effort and persistence from Dr. Keith Miller and his incredibly tenacious team. According to Dr. Miller, “The primary goal of WIND is to help communities become more inclusive of and supportive of people with disabilities.” And decades later we are proud to be continuing that important work! With the help of our best dog, of course.
Location and parking
WIND is located in the Health Sciences Building on the University of Wyoming Campus.
The building is located on the intersection of 9th and Clark Street.
If you are stopping in for a short visit, consultation, or to pick up a device, you
may park in the small lot in front of the building. The receptionist can give you
a temporary parking permit. If you are arriving for the day, please contact us for
a day pass. If you are visiting campus for an extended stay, more parking information
is available through TransPark.
