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8/29/2014
NY Times Article Op-ED: The Truth About Down Syndrome
Co-Authored by Jamie Edgin, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona (AZ UCEDD)
New York Times Op-Ed - The Truth About Down Syndrome. It's associated with more happiness than you might think.
8/27/2014
Comprehensive Evaluation of the Child With Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delays
Global developmental delay and intellectual disability are relatively common pediatric conditions. This report describes the recommended clinical genetics diagnostic approach. The report is based on a review of published reports, most consisting of medium to large case series of diagnostic tests used, and the proportion of those that led to a diagnosis in such patients.
8/25/2014
Capacity of Local Health Departments to Track, Administer, and Promote Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations for Pregnant Women, Children with Special Healthcare Needs, and Adults with Disabilities
This research brief highlights the extent to which local health departments (LHDs) provide and have the capacity to track, administer, and promote influenza (flu) vaccination for pregnant women, children with special health care needs, and adults with disabilities
8/24/2014
UPDATED: CMS Releases Final Rule on Home and Community Based Services
On January 10 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a regulation that greatly strengthens access to community-based services in the Medicaid program. On March 20, CMS released a toolkit of materials for states and stakeholders.
8/20/2014
A Tribute to Senator James M. Jeffords, A True Public Servant
Jim Jeffords was a man of the people---a gentle, soft-spoken man, always seeking to do the right thing. He was a man of integrity, wit, and wisdom---with a twinkle in his eye. He was a humble man, always willing to take the first step to accomplish the goal---though often shunning the limelight and giving credit to others. His primary purpose was to serve the greater good. Often, when he met with constituents visiting his Senate office, as he was running out of the office for a floor vote or committee meeting...he would wave his hand in the air in a grand gesture and state "I am off to do good"...with a broad smile on his face. The truth is, he really meant it.
8/11/2014
AUCD Welcomes Ben Jackson as Disability Policy Leadership Fellow
W. Ben Jackson III is currently serving as the AUCD Disability Policy Fellow for 2014-2015. He graduated from The Dickinson School of Law at The Pennsylvania State University in May of 2104. Prior to joining the AUCD he worked with Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy and Law) at the Kennedy Krieger Institute as a law clerk. As a law clerk with Project HEAL he was responsible for researching and drafting memorandums on special education law. He directly advocated for clients by drafting complaints for the Maryland State Department of Education for alleged violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004). He also worked to ensure his clients had appropriate accommodations and placements by advocating during Individualized Education Program meetings.
8/11/2014
Autism CARES Act Summary
The Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2014 or the Autism CARES Act (H.R. 4631; S. 2449) will reauthorize the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011 for five years.
8/11/2014
Maternal and Child Health Library History Collection Updated
The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University has updated its History Collection with new items to increase access to important historical resources. We appreciate your sharing this information among your membership, staff, and grantees.
8/9/2014
President Signs Autism CARES Act into Law
President Obama signed the Autism CARES Act into law on August 8. AUCD's Director of Public Policy wrote this blog post about the law.
8/7/2014
FY 15 Training Materials
8/6/2014
UC (OH UCEDD), Partners Awarded Funding to Address Health Care Gaps
The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing, along with the UC College of Medicine and partners at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and UC's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, has received almost $1 million to develop programs to grow in number and better prepare practitioners to meet the primary care and mental health care needs of the Ohio Medicaid population.
8/2/2014
A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities
Governor Markell's initiative as Chair of the National Governors Association
During his tenure as chair of the National Governors Association, Governor Jack Markell decided to focus his chairmanship on increasing employment for people with disabilities. The "A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities" website went live on 08-02-13.
8/2/2014
CCD Letter on HCBS Regulation Implementation
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Long-Term Services and Supports Task Force sent this letter to Cindy Mann, Deputy Administrator of CMS and head of the Medicaid program, sharing their ideas, concerns, and recommendations regarding the HCBS rule.
CCD Letter to CMS on HCBS Regulation.pdf
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8/1/2014
Employment Opportunity: Director of Development and Communications, Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Silver Spring, MD
AUCD, a leading national disability organization, is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Director of Development and Communications. AUCD has seen tremendous growth in the last 15 years and this position will help to build and strengthen existing capacity, visibility and impact by leading the overall development efforts of the association as well as assisting in the coordination of communications strategies and activities.
7/31/2014
Autism CARES Act Passes Senate
Late on July 31, the Senate passed the Autism CARES Act by unanimous consent. The bill now goes to the President for signature.
7/30/2014
Six by '15: Community Living
from At least six states will elect to implement the Community First Choice Option so that their Medicaid recipients with disabilities have access to long-term services and supports in the community
The Affordable Care Act included a new Medicaid option for states called Community First Choice. States that take up the option can provide home and community-based services without a waiver or waiting list and receive increased federal financial support for the services. As of the end of 2013, only California and Oregon had been approved to implement the option by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). By the end of 2015, the Six by '15 Campaign would like to see four more states join them in implementing the Community First Choice Option and addressing the institutional bias in their Medicaid programs.
