UCLA Tarjan Center

UCLA Tarjan Center A University Center for Excellence in Disabilities Education, Research and Service.

The Tarjan Center is part of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).Founded in 1969, the Tarjan Center is unique in the national network. It is the only program based within a Department of Psychiatry (the Jane & Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior). Our founder, Dr. George Tarjan, was an internationally recognized expert in the field of developmental disabilities who pioneered clinical services, the training of personnel, and the establishment of a research center dedicated to the field of intellectual disabilities.Today, the Tarjan Center is a bridge connecting the knowledge, expertise and resources of the university to persons with disabilities and the service delivery systems of the community.

In Case You Missed It!Our August Community Lecture Series, featuring Christine Bagley from the California Department of ...
09/22/2026

In Case You Missed It!

Our August Community Lecture Series, featuring Christine Bagley from the California Department of Developmental Services, is now available on our website. Christine presented “Understanding Strengths & Needs in the California Developmental Service System.” Community discussant Derek Heartthtowe from the Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG) also joined the conversation to share his perspective and lived experience.

If you couldn’t join us live, you can stream the full recording now. Scan the QR code or visit: www.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/lecture-series

Join us a free online event on Friday, October 23, featuring a full day of conversations focused on disability, neurodiv...
09/21/2026

Join us a free online event on Friday, October 23, featuring a full day of conversations focused on disability, neurodiversity, lived experience, and the systems that shape our communities.

Swipe through for a look at this year’s program and featured sessions, including conversations on disability information and misinformation, mental health across systems and lived experience, and neurodiversity-affirming education.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
💻 Online
🎟️ FREE to attend - Registration required.
🕘 9:30 AM–4:45 PM PT

Register at: bit.ly/4fsSJ7O

Join us for the next UCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture Series!On Monday, September 21, Dr. Dorothy Wiley will present...
09/03/2026

Join us for the next UCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture Series!

On Monday, September 21, Dr. Dorothy Wiley will present: From Under-Vaccination to Trust & Engagement: A Community-Partnered Pathway to Vaccine Equity

This free virtual lecture will explore how the HPV vaccine helps prevent cancer, why some people with disabilities may experience barriers to vaccination, and how research and community partnerships can support informed vaccine choices.

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM PDT
💻 Free and live on Zoom

Language access: Live interpretation will be available in ASL, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog, with Zoom auto-captioning available in 35 languages. Swipe to view flyers in multiple languages 👉

🔗 Register using the link in our bio / flyer.

Free educational opportunity for professionals and community partners working in early detection and early intervention!...
09/02/2026

Free educational opportunity for professionals and community partners working in early detection and early intervention!

Join the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and CP Alliance for a free course focused on early identification and intervention for young children with cerebral palsy.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕘 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Downtown Los Angeles
💲 Free to attend

Please share with colleagues and networks involved in early detection, early intervention, and services for children ages 0-3.

We’re excited to share a new three-year, $5.4 million partnership between the UCLA Tarjan Center and the California Depa...
08/27/2026

We’re excited to share a new three-year, $5.4 million partnership between the UCLA Tarjan Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.

This work will support Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building job skills, finding employment opportunities, developing leadership and self-advocacy skills, and gaining real-world work experience.

We’ll also expand training and resources for people with disabilities, families, professionals, and community partners across California.

Read more about the partnership by scanning the QR code.

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨Research AdministratorIf you have experience in research administration, grants management, financial over...
08/27/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

Research Administrator

If you have experience in research administration, grants management, financial oversight, and project coordination, the UCLA Tarjan Center would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Research Administrator to:
💼 Manage grants, contracts & research funding
🤝 Collaborate with faculty, community organizations & partners
🌟 Support programs that improve the lives of people with developmental and neurodevelopmental disabilities

Ready to make an impact?
🔗 Scan the QR code to apply
📌 Job #32588
📍 Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid

📣 We're Hiring!Are you passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, accessibility, and creating meaningful impact?...
08/25/2026

📣 We're Hiring!

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, accessibility, and creating meaningful impact? The UCLA Tarjan Center is looking for a Digital Communications Specialist to help expand the reach of programs that support individuals with disabilities and their communities.

In this role, you'll help shape our digital presence through communications, marketing, branding, and outreach initiatives that connect people with valuable resources, research, and opportunities.

✨ Join a mission-driven team. ✨ Create content that makes a difference. ✨ Help amplify disability inclusion and advocacy.

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🔗 Apply today by scanning the QR code

🎙️ New episode of In Other Words is now available!In “A Path to Work: Helping Autistic Adults Find Jobs,” host Holly Oli...
08/21/2026

🎙️ New episode of In Other Words is now available!

In “A Path to Work: Helping Autistic Adults Find Jobs,” host Holly Oliver sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Director of the UCLA Tarjan Center and UCLA PEERS® Clinic, to talk about effective strategies, supports, and pathways that can help autistic adults prepare for and find meaningful employment.

In Other Words is our plain-language podcast series focused on making information from our lectures accessible and useful to everyone.

🎧 Listen now by scanning the QR code or visiting the link in the flyer.

Registration is open for the 2026 UCLA Tarjan Center Forum!📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | Online via Zoom�🌎 The flyer is a...
08/19/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 UCLA Tarjan Center Forum!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 | Online via Zoom�
🌎 The flyer is available in multiple languages. Swipe to view available translations →

Live interpretation will also be available in ASL, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog.

🔗 Register using the QR code or link on the flyer.

Please help us spread the word by sharing these flyers with your communities and networks. We hope to see you there!

In Case You Missed It!Our first Community Lecture Series featuring UCLA Tarjan Center Director Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson is...
08/19/2026

In Case You Missed It!

Our first Community Lecture Series featuring UCLA Tarjan Center Director Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson is now available at our website. Dr. Laugeson presented on our new partnership with the California Department of Developmental Services and how we are building advocacy skills and pathways to employment for autistic adults in California. Community discussant Monika Jezebelle discussed their involvement in the UCLA Advocacy Academy and how has shaped their journey as an emerging leader in disability rights advocacy. 

If you couldn’t join us live, you can stream the full recording now. Scan the QR code or visit: teams.ucla/edu/tarjan/lecture-series.

¡Por si te lo perdiste!

Nuestra primera sesión de la Serie de Conferencias Comunitarias, con la participación de la directora del UCLA Tarjan Center, la Dra. Elizabeth Laugeson, ya está disponible en nuestro sitio web. La Dra. Laugeson presentó nuestra nueva colaboración con el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo de California y explicó cómo estamos fortaleciendo las habilidades de autodefensa y creando oportunidades de empleo para adultos autistas en California.

Monika Jezebelle, comentarista de la comunidad, habló sobre su participación en la UCLA Advocacy Academy y sobre cómo esta experiencia ha influido en su trayectoria como líder emergente en la defensa de los derechos de las personas con discapacidades.

Si no pudiste acompañarnos en vivo, ya puedes ver la grabación completa. Escanea el código QR o visita: teams.ucla/edu/tarjan/lecture-series.

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