AUCD Central Office News
AUCD Unleashed: The Power of Engagement
Ink your calendars for AUCD Unleashed: The Power of Engagement on November 9-12, 2014, get your submissions in, and make travel plans accordingly to participate in this engaging event that will serve in keeping our work relevant and our vision strong. Read more...
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Andy Imparato, AUCD Executive Director, Speaks at Delaware Town Hall on How New HCBS Rule Would Change Options for People with Disabilities
More than a hundred people gatheredin Newark to discuss a new federal rule that could dramatically change options in housing, employment and other basics for people with disabilities. "This is an issue that has divided the [disability] community," Imparato said. "But there is a consensus that everyone should have the opportunity for a competitive work environment at the start of their working lives." Read more...
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Senator Harkin Announces New Six by '15 Campaign
At the Disability Policy Seminar, Senator Harkin announced a new campaign led by six national disability organizations to achieve six national goals by the end of 2015, marking major anniversaries of the ADA and IDEA. Read more...
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FDA Advisors Recommend Ban on Electronic Stimulus Devices for People with Disabilities
AUCD participated in an open public hearing of an FDA advisory committee reviewing evidence of the risks and benefits associated with using Electronic Stimulus Devices for behavior modification. Read more...
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AUCD Now Accepting Applications for 2014-2015 Virtual Trainee
The AUCD Virtual Trainee will use leadership skills to build relationships and communications among trainees throughout the nationwide AUCD network of UCEDDs and LENDs. Read more...
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LEND Workshop: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hearing Loss
60 LEND faculty and students participated in an interactive workshop using active learning strategies and case-based discussions about issues and challenges surrounding hearing loss and autism spectrum disorder. Read more...
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Now Available: A Comprehensive Approach to Transition
Geared for individuals with disabilities, this paper was produced by members of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) because they want to help people work together to support the self-determined transition of youth to adulthood and community life.
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LEND Trainees Attend 2014 Disability Policy Seminar
AUCD Trainees and disability advocates from across the country came together last week for the annual Disability Policy Seminar held in Washington, D.C. Read more...
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Network News - Awards & Honors
Robyn Carroll Honored with NJ APSE Special Tribute Award (NJ UCEDD)
Robyn Carroll, MSW, was honored with NJ APSE Special Tribute Award by the Board of New Jersey Association of People Supporting Employment First, (NJ APSE). Read more...
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University of Baltimore School of Law 2014 Platinum Pro Bono Service Award (MD UCEDD)
One of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilitie's law trainees, Caitlin Biggins, a third year student at the University of Baltimore School of Law, received the Platinum Pro Bono Service Award for her 170 hours of community service at Project HEAL. Read more...
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MN UCEDD Report Among IACC's Top 20
The "Minnesota Somali Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Project: Community Report 2013" from the Institute on Community Integration (MN UCEDD) has been selected by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) as one of its top 20 picks for the most significant studies in autism research in 2013. Read more...
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IHD-AzUCD Receives Leadership Award from Northern Arizona University's Commission on Disability Access and Design
The Commission on Disability Access and Design (CDAD) has selected the Institute for Human Development as a recipient of this year's Leadership Award for outstanding commitment to the disability community at Northern Arizona University." Read more...
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Taylor Carley Honored for Advocacy Work (MS UCEDD)
The Mississippi Special Education Advisory Panel awarded Taylor Carley the state's first Breaking Barriers Award at a ceremony at the Jackson Convention Center. Read more...
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Network News - People on the Move
Institute on Community Integration (MN UCED) Staff Elected to APSE Board
Institute on Community Integration (MN UCED) Staff Elected to APSE Board. The board of Minnesota APSE (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst) has newly elected two Institute on Community Integration staff to board positions. Read more...
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Network News - Activities & Resources
Rural Institute (MT UCEDD) Researchers present update to Interagency Committee on Disability Statistics
 The University of Montana Rural Institute on Disabiities has been invited to present an update on their recent research activities to a subcommittee of the Federal Interagency Committee on Disability Statistics. ” Read more...
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Hagner, Kurtz, May and Cloutier (NH and ME UCEDDs) Publish Person-Centered Transition Planning Research
David Hagner, Alan Kurtz, Janet May, and Heidi Cloutier have published a research study, "Person-Centered Planning for Transition-Aged Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders," in the National Rehabilitation Association's Journal of Rehabilitation (2014, Volume 80, No. 1, 4-10). Read more...
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Former Trainee Tia Nelis (IL LEND) Published on MCH Training Blog
 "By being a part of LEND, self-advocates have a chance to experience leadership in a new way. We learn about the medical part of disability, which you would not get a chance to learn from any other leadership training, and to see how other health professionals interact with people with disabilities." Read more...
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Amy S. Goldman, Co-executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University Travels to New Delhi for UNESCO Session
 Amy S. Goldman, co-executive director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education, participated in the G3ict Accessibility Week in New Delhi, India. Read more...
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Action Sports Star TJ Lavin Stars in New PSA on Disability
 BMX bike legend and host of MTV's The Challenge, TJ Lavin, is starring in a new public service ad where he says, "We All Should Have the Same Opportunity to Achieve the American Dream." Also featured: AUCD's Liz Weintraub. Read more...
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN UCEDD) Unveils a New Employment Website for TennesseeWorks
 The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN UCEDD) unveiled a new website for TennesseeWorks last month, which promises to be the state's "go-to" resource for professionals, families, employers, and others committed to helping young people with intellectual and development disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment. Read more...
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UM (URLEND) Trainee with a Lifelong Commitment to People with Disabilities
 Jenn Banna is a University of Montana parent leadership trainee in the Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) program. URLEND works with UM's Rural Institute and other universities to develop leaders who can improve health and educational outcomes for children and youth with disabilities and their families. Read more...
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Inclusive Post secondary Education Funding from Georgia Legislature (CLD GA UCEDD)
 The Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) and the Georgia Inclusive Post secondary Education Consortium (GAIPSEC) are pleased to announce that the state legislature has allocated additional funds for inclusive Post secondary Education (PSE) programs at Georgia colleges and universities for FY 2015. Read more...
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Secret Agent Society: Establishing an Innovative Social Skill Intervention within a Community Mental Health Setting: Initial Adoption (CHLA USC UCEDD)
 Post-doctoral Psychology Fellows admitted to Children's Hospital Los Angeles's APA-accredited training program at the USC UCEDD enjoy the opportunity to train in innovative and evidence based treatment interventions focusing upon reducing challenging behaviors, coping with trauma-exposure, and enhancing attachment. Read more...
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Health and Disabilities Basics: Overview of Health Coverage, Programs and Services (Nisonger OH UCEDD)
 The Ohio Disability and Health Program (ODHP) consists of Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Ohio Department of Health, and the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities in Ohio. Read more...
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UCLA Certificate Program in Patient Advocacy (MD UCEDD)
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce a new trainee from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is providing a certification in patient advocacy upon completion of an application and online courses. Read more...
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Federal Updates - Activities & Resources
2013 IACC Summary of Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
 The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) has released its top twenty picks for the most significant studies in autism research in 2013. Read more...
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