Trainees
AUCD encourages trainees to be involved in the national network of LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC programs and has created a number of opportunities for trainee involvement.
An AUCD Trainee is any individual who is enrolled in one of AUCD's LEND, UCEDD, or IDDRC programs. A trainee might be an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student in a discipline such as audiology or social work; a trainee might be a fellow in pediatrics or psychology; a trainee might be a research assistant working on a genetic disorder or a family member learning about leadership. All trainees have a common desire to continue learning about helping and working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
There are over 4,000 AUCD trainees enrolled in the nation's LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC programs. By being a trainee at an AUCD-member program, individuals are also members of AUCD. These AUCD trainees form a network and can learn from each other by discussing and sharing their common interests and unique experiences.
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Trainee News
1/27/2012
Transplants for Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents
Developed by the Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at the UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, this pamphlet contains information for families of children with disabilities on organ transplants. Topics include advocacy, important things to know, medication and diet, school programs, and the federal law.
1/11/2012
HRSA Administrator Mary Wakefield Visits GA LEND
HRSA Administrator Dr. Mary K. Wakefield meet with the Georgia LEND Program staff and trainees at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University.
1/4/2012
Top Ten Autism Research Achievements of 2011
List by Autism Speaks Includes Four From the AUCD Network
The Autism Speaks Top Ten Autism Research Achievements of the year include game-changing discoveries in how frequently autism recurs in families and the extent to which ?environmental,? or non-genetic, influences increase the risk of autism in those who are genetically predisposed to this developmental disorder.
Upcoming Trainee Events
2012 AUCD Conference
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - Wednesday, December 5, 2012Location: Washington, DC
The AUCD 2012 Conference will be held at the Washington Hilton.
2012 IASSID World Congress
Monday, July 9, 2012 - Saturday, July 14, 2012The 2012 IASSID World Congress provides an opportunity to celebrate the strength and reach of our network and to share strategies in research, education, and services with one another. Join your colleagues in this conference and help shape the future for those with intellectual disabilities.
2012 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 23, 2012 - Wednesday, April 25, 2012Location: Washington, DC
Join us in Washington, DC, April 23-25 for the ultimate gathering of advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year we'll be focusing on presidential election-year issues and how to make a difference with grassroots advocacy. A special Trainee Symposium and Reception is planned for Sunday evening.
2012 Disability Policy Seminar Trainee Symposium & Reception
Sunday, April 22, 20124:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Washington, DC
This special session for trainees attending the 2012 DPS will provide a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to live and work on Capitol Hill and share the ins and outs of some current legislative items, and trainees will have plenty of time to meet others from around the country. This is a one of a kind session you don't want to miss.
2012 Disability Policy Seminar: Orientation Webinar
Wednesday, March 28, 20123pm EST - 4pm EST
This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Legislative Affairs at AUCD, will offer an orientation to the upcoming Disability Policy Seminar. In addition to information about the seminar itself, webinar attendees will receive a preview of the current legislative issues to be presented at the DPS and learn the basics of how to meet with Congressional representatives and deliver a unified message.
Measurement Selection and Development for Maternal and Child Health Research: EnRICH Webinar Series
Monday, February 20, 20122:30pmET - 3:30pmET
Location: Webinar
The webinar will focus on the following two objectives: 1. To determine best practices for the selection of measurement instruments in maternal-child health research; 2. To understand methods for measure development in maternal-child health research.
Past Trainee Events
Making Lifelong Connections 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Friday, January 20, 2012Location: Orlando, FL
This is a unique opportunity for MCHB trainees to build leadership skills, meet other MCHB trainees and former trainees, and enhance career development. Registration is due November 14.
Advancing Equity and Excellence through Universal Design for Learning
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - Tuesday, January 10, 20123:00pm EST - 4:30pm EST
Universal Course Design is a professional development concept that strives to make learning accessible to all students, no matter their individual backgrounds. The webinar provided advanced strategies employed by UCD with a focus on the four key principles: curriculum, instruction, assessment and environment.
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