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9/10/2015
Plain Language Summaries for Publications from the IL UCEDD/LEND
Kate Caldwell and Carli Friedman, University of Illinois at Chicago
Accessible plain language summaries of publications provide individuals with something they can print out that is easy to understand, and which they can use in advocating and talking to policymakers. Carli Friedman and Kate Caldwell of the University of Illinois at Chicago share the importance of plain language summaries and describe how to create this accessibility tool.
9/2/2015
AUCD Conference Scholarships Available
For Emerging Leaders and Network Trainees; Deadlines 09-18 & 10-02
AUCD places great importance on having a diverse group of participants at the AUCD Conference. We seek to make the conference and all information presented as accessible as possible to as many people as possible, and recognize that cost can often be a barrier to attending. AUCD features significantly reduced registration for students, individuals with disabilities, and family members of individuals with disabilities. As funding allows, we also offer a limited number of travel scholarships; learn about the opportunities available this year and see if you qualify to apply.
8/14/2015
AUCD2015 Registration Is Open
Deadline: October 30
Registration is currently open for the AUCD Conference! We welcome network members, partners from outside the network, experts from across the disability field, individuals with disabilities, family members, and students to learn and grow together during this exciting event. Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned professional, the AUCD Conference provides countless opportunities to share with and learn from colleagues across the network and beyond.
8/3/2015
MCDD High School Trainee Selected for the Distinguished Theresian Scholars Program(MD UCEDD)
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute hosted Sarah Aviles, a rising senior from the Institute of Notre Dame (IND) of Maryland, as a high school trainee. During her freshman year, IND selected Sarah to be a candidate for the distinguished Theresian Scholars program due to her outstanding academic and personal achievement.
7/30/2015
Prevalence of Disability and Disability Type Among Adults - United States, 2013
New Report from CDC-NCBDDD
NCBDDD's new report describes the percentage of adults living with disabilities in each state and select functional disability types, and presents estimates of disability by select demographic groups. Health officials and other stakeholders invested in the health and well-being of people with disabilities can use this information to better understand and address the needs of this population in the United States.
7/29/2015
AUCD Welcomes Alysa Vos (LoneStar LEND) as the 2015-16 Virtual Trainee
Alysa Vos is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and director of an organization that serves individuals with neurodevelopmental differences in Houston, TX. Alysa became a LoneStar LEND trainee in 2014 where she has worked towards building and sustaining interdisciplinary communication and collaboration and advocacy for persons with neurodevelopmental differences and special healthcare needs. As the Virtual Trainee, Alysa seeks to continue to strengthen the community of trainees within the network, and facilitate the engagement of trainees through information sharing, networking, social media, and other platforms.
7/13/2015
Transition Fair: Passport to a Healthy Future (OR LEND)
On Saturday, May 30th the Institute on Development and Disability (IDD) sponsored the 2nd annual Transition Fair: Passport to a Healthy Future at the Collaborative Life Sciences Building on the South Waterfront. With roughly 150 participants, 30 vendors, and seven guest speakers, this year's Transition Fair was a huge success.
6/29/2015
Former LEND trainees participate in discussion panel (NY LEND)
New York Medical College student-created organization CONFIDDE (Collegiate Organization for Further Intellectual and Developmental Disability Education) hosted a panel discussion to discuss topics of self-advocacy, healthcare accessibility and communication with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The panel included professionals from the healthcare field, family members and a self-advocate. Of the 5 panelists, 4 were former WIHD LEND Trainees.
6/29/2015
WIHD NY LEND Trainees graduate
The WIHD LEND Training Program conducted its Graduation on May 7, 2015. The 19 Trainees in the Class of 2015 were joined by faculty, mentors, LEND alumni, family and friends in marking their accomplishments during a poster session, the graduation ceremony and a celebratory luncheon. Congratulations on a fantastic year!