Law, Health Policy & Disability Center

Mission Statement

The LHPDC designs accessible products that not only assess impact but also strategize for systemic change to improve community inclusivity for people with disabilities. 

What we do

• Design and execution of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) process and outcome evaluations
• Content expertise in Iowa's behavioral health system, disability policy, population health, the criminal legal system, Medicaid, and workforce issues
• Collaborative and comprehensive data collection, with an emphasis on elevating perspectives of people with lived experience under policies and programs
• Environmental scans to synthesize setting context, scientific literature and secondary data sources
• Technical assistance to community-based practitioners to support evidence-based practices and equity in health outcomes

Our Culture 

We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) through research, employing a diverse workforce, and prioritizing accessibility. Our staff bring their authentic selves to work every day and collaboratively create new opportunities for personal and professional growth. We support universal design, anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ initiatives.

Executive Summary - 2020 Community Employment Outcomes Evaluation