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4/22/2015
Va-LEND Trainee Poster Presentations
On Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) held its annual Research Poster Fair at the Kontos Medical Science Building at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical Campus. Fourteen LEND trainees representing Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Genetics, Nursing, Education, Social Work and Family disciplines presented posters based on original research or a literature review on a selected topic related to childhood disabilities.
4/13/2015
University of Iowa Telehealth Project Brings Behavioral Treatment for Autism to Rural Areas
The intent of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of conducting behavioral treatment for autism through telehealth to reach underserved areas of a rural state. The study is testing whether functional analysis and functional communication training, conducted through telehealth, are effective in reducing disruptive behavior and increasing positive social behaviors in young children with autism spectrum disorders.
4/2/2015
AUCD2015: Submit a Proposal Today
Deadline: June 5
AUCD is currently accepting proposals for our 2015 conference. This call for papers includes submissions for concurrent interactive presentations, concurrent panel presentations, single presentations, and posters. Proposals are welcomed on a multitude of topics on all things disability, including but certainly not limited to advocacy, behavior supports, disability studies, employment, health and wellness, leadership development, self-determination, technology, and much more.
4/2/2015
March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Watch our Videos
To increase awareness of the contributions of people with developmental disabilities during the month of March, AUCD asked individuals with developmental disabilities "What issues or experiences do you feel comfortable sharing about you as a person with a developmental disability?" This is what they had to say...
3/31/2015
April Trainee Focus: Policy, Poster Sessions, and Autism Awareness and Acceptance
April's AUCD trainee focus is on policy, and we look forward to seeing over 150 trainees in DC for the Disability Policy Seminar. Remember, advocacy doesn't just happen in DC, so tell us about any visits you make or letters you write to your representatives while they're in their home offices!
3/17/2015
Daline Derival Tells All About her Public Health Career (VT LEND)
from http://learn.uvm.edu
Daline Derival, M.P.H., completed UVM's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical program in 2014. She is Program Evaluator and Public Health Core Faculty member for the VT-LEND program, whichprovides graduate-level interdisciplinary training, services, and care to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities.
3/16/2015
March Trainee Liaison Focus is Alumni
Every month Trainee Liaisons have a different focus area to help engage their centers and the network of trainees. March is dedicated to getting in touch with our trainee alumni.
3/4/2015
AUCD Trainee T-Shirt: Order Yours Today!
Orders must be placed by 11:59pm March 23.
Show your AUCD pride by purchasing the 2015 trainee-designed t-shirt! It's perfect for the Disability Policy Seminar and local Center events. Many thanks to the 20+ people who submitted designs, and congratulations to Angela from Westchester, NY and Brandon from Iowa for contributing to the winning design.
3/4/2015
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN UCEDD, IDDRC, LEND) LEND Training Program Receives Supplemental Funding to Address Trainee Diversity
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN UCEDD, IDDRC, LEND) Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Training Program will focus efforts on increasing racial and ethnic diversity among its pool of long-term trainees thanks to a grant from AUCD's Interdisciplinary Technical Assistance Center on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. The supplemental funding will allow the program to forge deeper partnerships with historically black colleges and universities, to build awareness of the LEND program among underrepresented minority students who have been accepted to professional schools, and to foster greater interest in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities among undergraduate minority students.
3/3/2015
The ECP March Guest Blogger is Zach Goble
AUCD is happy to announce the Early Career Professionals March guest blogger - Zach Goble. He is a former University of Kentucky UCEDD trainee, former Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center LEND trainee and a School Psychologist.
2/25/2015
AUCD Strategic Map 2015-2016
AUCD is pleased to present our 2015-2016 Strategic Map. This map outlines five key priority areas and corresponding sub-goals for our organization and network over the next two years, and serves as a guide for our collective work and mission.
2/12/2015
High School Students Learn About Health Care Careers from Iowa LEND Trainees
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education programs are for students in grades K-12 and according to STEM Connector data, females are about 25% less likely to be interested in STEM fields than males. University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) staff and Iowa LEND Trainees are trying to change that!
1/15/2015
January is Social Media Month for Trainee Liaisons
Trainee Liaisons will be exploring how social media can benefit their program. Programs may use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or other social media platforms. Each TL will be asked to meet two easy goals for January
