About Us

University Center on Developmental Disabilities

Parsons Research Center

Media Laboratory

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Projects

Dr. Kathleen M. Olson

Ph.D., Educational Psychology/Special Education
University of Minnesota

Associate Scientist

University of Kansas
Life Span Institute at Parsons
2601 Gabriel Parsons, Kansas 67357
(620) 421-6550 Ext. 1771
kolson@ku.edu

Areas of Interest

Training direct support professionals

Direct Support Professional workforce development

Dual diagnosis (mental retardation/psychiatric disability)

Self determination

Developing inclusive communities

Funded Projects

Kansas Mobilizing for Change: A Comprehensive Workforce Development Initiative