2025 AUCD Virtual Network Connection Sessions
This fall, AUCD is excited to bring our National Network together through two engaging virtual events: the Spark Network Connection Sessions
- Lightning Talks: UCEDDs, LENDs, and IDDRCs can submit one slide and a 2-minute presentation to spotlight work that sparks pride and energy.
- Questions to Consider when making your slide for the Lighting Talks:
- What’s one project, story, or accomplishment from your UCEDD, LEND, or IDDRC that makes you smile when you talk about it?
- If you had just 30 seconds in an elevator to brag about your work, what would you say?
- What’s a moment when you felt proud, energized, or inspired by your team or community?
- Who has benefited from your work, and how would they describe its impact?
- What’s something “small but mighty” your program is doing that others might not know about?
- Bright Spark Chats: Following the Lightning Talks, small-group discussions will provide opportunities to build connections and exchange ideas across the network.
- Note:
- Registration is only required if your center plans to present. General event attendance does not require registration. Slides must be submitted to [email protected] by October 6 if your center would like to present.
- Presenters: AUCD is committed to making our virtual events welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for all participants. Visit our 2025 Accessibility & Inclusion Guidelines
- Accommodations: We will be using automated captioning through Zoom for these meetings. If you require additional accommodations, please let us know by emailing [email protected] by September 30, 2025.
Mark your calendars for upcoming virtual meetings:
- NIRS Data Coordinator Meeting
Thursday, November 6 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET
- UCEDD Directors Meeting
Wednesday, November 12 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET
- Annual Business Meeting for Directors
Thursday, November 13 | 2:00 – 3:45 PM ET
- Awards Ceremony is open to all
Thursday, November 13 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET
- LEND Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 18 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET
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