University of Michigan Motor & Visual Development Lab

06/03/2026

People with visual impairments, when visiting a restroom, will often need to touch more surfaces than sighted individuals in order to locate the same facilities.

Tom Babinszki, an accessibility consultant at Even Grounds, has the solution through his project: tactile 3D-printed restroom maps. These maps are mini replicas of a restroom that you can feel—showing miniature versions of the sink, toilet, paper holder, hand dryer, urinals, and doors. Placed next to the ADA restroom sign, they let you preview the layout before entering, so you can navigate independently with minimal contact with surfaces.

Learn more: bit.ly/tactile-maps.

05/04/2026

Connect. Learn. Lead. If you missed Black Motherhood & Disability: Care Access & Joy, the recording is now available on YouTube.

This powerful conversation centers Black mothers navigating disability, as parents with disabilities and as parents of children with disabilities, while exploring caregiving, maternal health, access to services, and the joy that fuels strength and leadership.

Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/XjGhGFXgpIY



This training was provided by the LEAD Program at MDRC and funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.

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04/30/2026

Hi everyone! We are the Motor and Visual Development Lab at the University of Michigan! We are recruiting 18-20 year old autistic adults to participate in our paid research study! Please see the attached flyer to fill out a brief intake form if you’re interested!

Here is a link to participate: https://redcap.link/MVDLabPMAP

04/14/2026

Join us as we explore racism, ableism & maternal health for Black moms with disabilities & moms of disabled kids, celebrating joy!

04/10/2026

Join us for National Adaptive Sports Day on April 28th at Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston! More information to come!
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03/20/2026

Come work with us! 🙌🏼 The lab is hiring a full-time research associate to support projects related to neurodivergent motor & visual development. (Makes a great gap year job! 😉) (Postdoc ad coming soon! 👀)

Apply Now How to ApplyTo apply for this job, please upload (combined into ONE PDF) a CV/resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information for 3 professional references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that directly re...

01/26/2026

Fun!!!!! 🤩 Come hang with our friends University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness in March at Yost!! 🏒 🥅

Join us at Yost Ice Arena on March 28th for sled hockey with Metro Detroit Sled Hockey!

Students, staff, faculty, community members - with and without disabilities - All are welcome to try! REGISTRATION REQUIRED (max. of 50 participants).

We will be joined by special guest, Captain of Team Canada, Tyler McGregor!

University of Michigan University of Michigan Athletics Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston Move United Sport Challenged Athletes Foundation Kelly Brush Foundation

01/12/2026

01/08/2026

You're not alone in navigating special education. Join our virtual family cohort to connect with other families on a similar journey and receive FREE support and training from our Family Advocacy Network at IDS.

Scan the code to register, or click here: https://usmforms.formstack.com/forms/family_cohort