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 exper

t 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.

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.

📢 Free Summer Community Provider SeriesThe UCLA CAN REACH Training Program is hosting two free virtual talks this August...
08/17/2026

📢 Free Summer Community Provider Series

The UCLA CAN REACH Training Program is hosting two free virtual talks this August focused on traumatic stress and trauma-informed care for autistic youth and children with diverse needs.

📅 August 19 | 1–3 PM PT
Sources and Symptoms of Traumatic Stress in Autistic Youth: Research to Enhance Clinical Recognition
Featuring Dr. Connor Kerns, University of British Columbia

📅 August 26 | 1–3 PM PT
Core Principles, Flexible Practice: Adapting Trauma-Focused Interventions for Diverse Pediatric Needs
Featuring Dr. Andrea Tabuenca, UCLA Semel Institute

💻 Both events will be held via Zoom.
🔗 Registration is required. See the flyers for registration information.
📚 CEUs will be provided upon attendance.

Please share with providers and others who may be interested!

Could your child’s attention difficulties be related to prenatal alcohol exposure?Researchers at UCLA are looking for ch...
08/04/2026

Could your child’s attention difficulties be related to prenatal alcohol exposure?

Researchers at UCLA are looking for children ages 8–12 to participate in a study evaluating a non-medication treatment for children with prenatal alcohol exposure and symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity.

Children who qualify will receive:
✔️ A cognitive and behavioral assessment
✔️ An evaluation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
✔️ Four weeks of Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS) during sleep
✔️ Two MRI brain scans (no radiation)
✔️ A $100 Target gift card

If you’ve been told your child may have ADHD or if they’ve been diagnosed, you may be eligible to participate.

Learn more by scanning the QR code on the flyer or contacting the study team directly.

Join us for the next UCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture!“Understanding Strengths & Needs in the California Development...
08/04/2026

Join us for the next UCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture!

“Understanding Strengths & Needs in the California Developmental Service System” will explore how California’s developmental service system has evolved, why accurate evaluations matter, and what it means to maintain fidelity throughout the evaluation process.

🎤 Speaker: Christine Bagley, Safety Net Branch Chief, Statewide Clinical Services Division, California Department of Developmental Services

💬 Community Discussant: Derek Hearthtower, Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG)

📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM PDT
💻 Free & live on Zoom

Register today using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

We hope that you will join us for the upcomingUCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture Series.BUILDING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMEN...
07/07/2026

We hope that you will join us for the upcoming
UCLA Tarjan Center Community Lecture Series.

BUILDING PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT: THE DDS-UCLA PARTNERSHIP FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS

Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic & UCLA Tarjan Center UCEDD
Community Discussant: Monika Jezebelle, LEND Trainee & Senior Fellow, UCLA Leadership Academy
Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM PDT
Location: Free and live on Zoom

Link to register in the bio!

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