Call for Submissions: AUCD 360
AUCD 360 is a monthly newsletter that highlights the news, initiatives, and events occurring throughout the AUCD Network and the disability community. It also includes news from the AUCD National Office, including updates on the AUCD Conference. The newsletter is published the last Friday of each month. Share a News Item, Event, or other Update in AUCD 360.
News
4/17/2024
Epilepsy Drug Prevents Brain Tumors in Mice with NF1
A drug used to treat children with epilepsy prevents brain tumor formation and growth in two mouse models of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. NF1 is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, including the optic nerves, which connect the eyes to the brain.
Policy
4/1/2024
Disability Policy News | April 1, 2024 | Vol. MMXXIII | Issue 88
Budget and Appropriations; Administration for Community Living Releases Toolkit on Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research;Food and Drug Administration Announces Proposed Rule to Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices and more.
3/18/2024
Disability Policy News | March 18, 2024 | Vol. MMXXIII | Issue 87
Budget and Appropriations; House of Representatives Introduces the Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act, Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on Disability Employment, House of Representatives Introduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Reminder: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Ensure People Who Use Wheelchairs Can Travel Safely on Airplanes and more.
3/4/2024
Disability Policy News | March 4, 2024 | Vol. MMXXIII | Issue 86
Budget and Appropriations; U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Ensure People Who Use Wheelchairs Can Travel Safely on Airplanes, Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on Disability Employment, House Introduces Bill to Provide Refundable Tax Credit for Home Accessibility Improvements and more.
Events
AUCD Leadership Academy
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024Location: Atlanta, GA
The AUCD Leadership Academy is a week-long intensive experience, paired with a year of pre and post interactions designed to enhance the skills of current and emerging leaders from disability networks to build coalitions to improve systems of supports and services. The Leadership Academy engages participants from UCEDDs, LENDs, IDDRCs and the wider community of disability partners to come together to immerse themselves for a week of study, shared experiences, self-evaluation, and skill development.
