This hands-on, interactive workshop will demonstrate over 70 easy-to-make, low-tech assistive technology solutions made from readily available, inexpensive materials that enable individuals to "age in place" and remain independent and active at home and in their communities. The solutions include memory aids, back saving solutions, mobility aids, home modification ideas, solutions for low vision or hearing loss, and solutions for arthritis.

Skill preparation and planning for health care transition for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) is inadequate. Only 41% of families nationwide state their CYSHCN have received the services necessary to make appropriate transitions to adult health care, work, and independence. One of the major problems to receiving this care is the lack of a physician and other health care workforce trained in providing the services necessary to make the health care transition. There is a strong need on the part of physicians and all health care providers to have the knowledge and skills to provide services to facilitate successful transition from pediatric to adult-based care.

Easter Seals is pleased to announce a free 2-day training conference for parents of children with disabilities and self advocates. The Family Support Navigator Academy is designed to train Navigators in the philosophy, ethics, and skills needed to implement a family-centered, empowerment model of support.

AAIDD and AUCD are collaborating on a series of webinars aimed at meeting needs of students, trainees, and early career professionals in the field of disabilities. This webinar will provide information on fellowships that are available to early and mid-career professionals in the field of disabilities. Participants will learn about a variety of fellowships opportunities, where to find those opportunities and how to apply for them.

Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (MCH EPI) conference organizers invite all first year/new fellows, interns, trainees, and CDC EIS Officers to join other researchers and health professionals working on issues related to improving the health of women, children and families in sharing research, enhancing knowledge, and generating new ideas for improved MCH data use and informed policymaking in San Antonio, Texas, December 15 - 17, 2010!

Turn your students' day into one of engagement and interaction, all within an accessible environment supporting communication. Participants who are new to Boardmaker Plus! v.6 or have upgraded from Boardmaker 5 will learn the basics of how to: create customized boards for print and interactive boards with sounds, prompts, and feedback; capture student responses in a report; search, download, and import free online activities that you can modify with your own content; create interactive books and writing activities; and much more! A CD of sample activities and handouts will be provided.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide examples of how assistive technology can be used to assist students transitioning from school to work, to post-secondary education, or to community living. Examples will include devices to increase independence and productivity, and effective use of electronic memory and prompting devices. Assistive technology transition planning tools will also be shared.

AUCD members joined with hundreds of disability advocates from around the country to discuss a wide range of public policy issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. View fact sheets and photos from the event.

This hands-on workshop uses 42 different tools and materials for fabricating hundreds of AT solutions in minutes without the use of electricity. Each participant will use a "MacGyver AT Kit" of assorted tools and materials and will fabricate five assistive technology solutions. In addition, each participant will receive a switch-making kit, a "Mini MacGyver AT Tape Kit"containing 10 specialty tapes, an AT transformer kit that includes 14 PVC pieces for fabricating 15 different AT solutions, and a copy of the book Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes containing over 600 examples.

This workshop will demonstrate the top 10 iPad applications that support reading, writing, and communication; the Livescribe Pen; and software that makes reading and writing easier for all. In addition, an assortment of 25 other devices, tips, and tricks will also be shared.

Learn about the potential applications of social media within the MCH community. An overview of online collaborative work and meeting space applications will be provided for fostering effective partnership with your colleagues at a distance. This presentation will enable you to better communicate and connect with your partners, stakeholders and community.

Trainees throughout the AUCD network will be graduating in a few weeks. As graduation nears, many trainees have begun to seek employment or fellowship opportunities. This webinar will provide trainees with information about finding and securing a job or fellowship. The speakers will discuss how to find job opportunities within the AUCD network, the importance of networking and staying connected with AUCD, the value of being a LEND or UCEDD trainee, how fellowships can enhance your career potential, and how to find fellowships.

This workshop will demonstrate the top 10 iPad applications that support reading, writing, and communication; the Livescribe Pen; and software that makes reading and writing easier for all. In addition, an assortment of 25 other devices, tips, and tricks will also be shared.

The goal of the summit is to help young professionals enhance their professional skill set, instill community engagement and diversify their networks. The key demographic of the conference is young professionals between the ages of 21-40. However, the conference is open to anyone over the age of 21.

This conference is for persons in recovery, researchers, administrators, policymakers, funders, providers, family members, students, advocates and others who are interested in cutting edge research and innovative practices that promote community integration and broaden community participation. Register early to assure your participation. There are a limited number of slots available.