AUCDigest

May 29, 2007 • Volume 7, Number 5

NEWS FROM AUCD NATIONAL OFFICE

New Partnership Addressing Crime Victims with Disabilities (Press Release).  New partnership to foster greater public awareness about crime victims with disabilities and to forge a national commitment to better serve this particularly vulnerable population announced by the National Council on Disability, AUCD, and the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Thoughts from the 2006-2007 AUCD Virtual Trainee Rene Jamison of the Developmental Disabilities Center (KS LEND).  2007 Trainee Call for Papers has been posted on the AUCD website. Trainees have submitted summaries of their research or trainee projects, which have been posted to the Trainee section of the AUCD website.  It is apparent that AUCD training programs have a talented group of leaders who have contributed to making a difference in their communities and will continue their leadership in the future. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their work.  It’s not too late to get involved and share your research by completing this “Call for Papers”. I will continue to take entries throughout the summer.

As this training year draws to a close, I want to thank all my fellow trainees who have contributed to and participated in AUCD activities.  It was nice to see so many trainees make connections this year at both the AUCD Annual Meeting and the Disability Policy Seminar.  I would also like to thank AUCD for this opportunity to serve as this year’s virtual trainee.  This position has allowed me continued leadership development, increased knowledge about disability and policy, and considerable opportunities for networking-what an incredible experience!  Special thanks goes to Crystal Pariseau for encouraging me, highlighting opportunities, and providing support to complete my activities.  Good luck to everyone who is graduating or beginning new opportunities over the summer.  Although your traineeship may be coming to an official end in your program, you are always welcome to stay involved with the AUCD network.  Best wishes, Rene.

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