National Training Directors Council (NTDC)
New on the NTDC Web Pages
8/19/2010
Register Today for AUCD 2010
AUCD 2010 focuses on taking successes to scale through systematic efforts at expanding the scope, impact, quality, and reach of our practices. Many exciting events are in store, including highly sought-after speakers, a poster session with extended viewing hours, an evening Gala honoring Association Award winners, morning fitness events, and more. You don't want to miss this conference!
Special offer for AUCD Network members: For member LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC program personnel and trainees, after the first five registrations, the sixth and subsequent will automatically receive a 20% discount off of the main registration fee.
8/17/2010
Trainee Handbook
The AUCD Trainee Handbook is intended to be used to support AUCD network trainees with a variety of learning goals. Created by AUCD and members of the National Training Directors Council, this document will provide a consistent approach to accessing information about the network, its history, our federal partners, and the rich resources available to trainees. This handbook is considered a supplement to Trainee Handbooks provided at local programs.
8/17/2010
Trainee Handbook
The AUCD Trainee Handbook is intended to be used to support AUCD network trainees with a variety of learning goals. Created by AUCD and members of the National Training Directors Council, this document will provide a consistent approach to accessing information about the network, its history, our federal partners, and the rich resources available to trainees. This handbook is considered a supplement to Trainee Handbooks provided at local programs.
7/27/2010
2010 AUCD Awards Nominations
Your help is needed to identify greatness. We know that the individuals and groups of the AUCD Network accomplish magnificent feats each year. The presentation of AUCD Awards is our opportunity to acknowledge some of our best during our annual Awards Ceremony and Gala on Tuesday, November 2. Nominate a deserving individual or program today! Deadline: August 27.
7/19/2010
AUCD Now Accepting Applications for 2010-2011 Virtual Trainee
Applications are due August 16th!
The AUCD Virtual Trainee will use leadership skills to build relationships and communications among trainees throughout the nationwide AUCD network of UCEDDs and LENDs.
The National Training Directors' Council (NTDC) was established in 1978 as an integral part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, formally American Association of University Affiliated Programs.
Mission
The mission of the Council is to identify the mutual needs of training directors from the UCEDD and LEND networks and to promote collaborative actions to improve the effectiveness of interdisciplinary training.
Goals & Objectives
The Council fulfills this mission to the Association and its constituent membership by pursuing the following goals and objectives:
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- To serve as a forum for the identification, discussion, and resolution of issues affecting interdisciplinary training.
- To serve as a representative voice of the training concerns within the AUCD network, and as such, to influence overall policies and procedures that affect training.
- To act as a communication vehicle for the implementation of national training policies through liaison with other groups.
- To serve as a forum for the identification, discussion, and resolution of issues affecting interdisciplinary training.
