AUCD-AAIDD Trainee/Early Career Professional Partnership

About the AUCD-AAIDD Trainee/Early Career Professional Partnership

Collaboration between the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) will strengthen the future of the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities through investments in the leadership development and careers of students and early career professionals. 

A trainee presents her poster at a conference		Trainees meet with staff of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

Read the AUCD-AAIDD Cooperative Agreement [,29KB].

Changing Demography of the Disability Field, the Role of Associations, and Opportunities for Students and Young Professionals

David Braddock, PhD conversing with Early Career Professionals

Panelists Included:

• Joe Caldwell, PhD; Policy Analyst; AUCD
• Tammie Picklesimer, Doctoral Candidate, HI - Center on Disability Studies & AUCD Policy Fellow;
• Glenn Fujiura, PhD, IL - University of Illinois UCE;
• Bill Kiernan, PhD, MA - Institute for Community Inclusion;
• Karrie Shogren, PhD, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities;
• Shea Obremski, KS - Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities; 
•  Tracy Mann, MA - AUCD/NCBDDD Fellow

• AAIDD Student and Early Career Professional Newsletter 
  This newsletter was created to connect and share information with students and early career professionals in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The newsletter highlights student research, provides a forum for students and early career professonals to ask questions and learn more about AAIDD, and shares information about ongoing activities within AAIDD.
  • Volume 1, Issue 5 [,143KB]
• AUCD Digest 
  This newsletter connects members at the UCEDDs, LENDs, and IDDRCs within AUCD's network.  This includes students, trainees, and professionals.
• LEND Links 
  LEND Links strives to feature news, events, resources, and success stories from LEND programs and trainees throughout the AUCD Network. It is an excellent resource for learning about the exciting work LENDs are doing and provides opportunities for information sharing and connecting.

• Funding Opportunities 
  On this page you will find funding opportunities relevant to the work of the AUCD network.
• Employment Opportunities within AUCD Network 
  In addition to positions available at the AUCD National Office, this section includes job opportunities within the AUCD Network and at other organizations within the disability community.
• AAIDD Career Center (AAIDD Membership required) 
  The AAIDD Career Center lists positions within the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• AUCD listing of Mid-Career Fellowships in the Field of Disability 2008 [,108KB] 
  This document provides a comprehensive list of Fellowships available in the field of Disability including: a summary, link to the website, and a list of former Fellows that are available for contact.

• AAIDD Student Membership [,2,021KB]
  This document details the student membership to AAIDD.  This membership will provide many opportunities to start your career in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• AUCD Annual Meeting 
  This page will provide more information about AUCD's Annual Meeting.
• AAIDD Annual Meeting 
  AAIDD's Annual Meeting will be held June 10-12, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. The special discount rate for students is $199.00. Visit their webpage for more information.

• Facebook Fan Page: AUCD Trainees and Early Career Professionals 
  Become a Fan of AUCD Trainees on Facebook and connect with other students and early career professionals in the field of Disability.  Members are able to share resources, research, news, and event information - you'll get updates right in your news feed.