AUCD 2021: Check out the agenda!
Don't miss exciting speakers, presentations, networking opportunities, and tons of virtual fun. Learn more about this year's theme, Learning Together: Connecting Research and Lived Experience, view the agenda, and register at www.aucd.org/conference.
News
9/20/2021
AUCD's 12 Children's Mental Health Champions Complete Their Projects for the 2020-2021 Year
In 2020, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) expanded its National Center on Disability in Public Health efforts with the launch of a new pilot program, Children's Mental Health Champions. This effort was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Twelve Champions were selected, representing American Samoa, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Virginia, to serve as liaisons to the CDC's Children's Mental Health project in 2020-2021.
8/12/2021
AIR-P Scholars & Pilot and Feasibility Funding Program
Call for Applications and Proposals
The Autism Intervention Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) seeks applications for the AIR-P Scholars & Pilot and Feasibility funding program during January-December 2022 project year. Proposals must address a topic or topics related to autism and physical health with a focus on enhancing the health and well-being of autistic people. Preference will be given to projects with an emphasis on underserved groups.
10/20/2021
AUCD Launches New Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Hub website
AUCD is excited to launch the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Hub. This new hub expands the former Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit, to now host a broad array of existing resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence. The hub includes a new Resource Crosswalk as well as episodes from AUCD's new podcast, AUCD Network Narratives: Real Stories from our Members.
Policy
10/13/2021
AUCD 2021 Hill Day Virtual Meeting Request
We have provided a sample script that you may individualize to set-up a meeting with members offices for the #AUCD2021 Virtual Hill Day. Note: you will need to fill in the editable fields and delete the highlighted text before sending.
9/27/2021
What You Need to Know About "Long COVID" and Your Rights Under Disability Rights
Lauren Blachowiak, MEd and Sara Bovat, MSW
Most people who get COVID-19 recover within days or weeks of contracting the virus. However, some people experience Long-COVID conditions for weeks or even months longer. Long COVID conditions are also often commonly known as "Post-COVID conditions," "long-haul COVID," "post-acute COVID-19," "long-term effects of COVID," or "chronic COVID."
8/26/2021
What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Rights Under the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides individuals with disabilities with legal protections and guarantees of rights applicable to vaccination, and vaccine and mask mandates. Here we answer some common FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine and your rights under the ADA.
AUCD Webinars
Utilizing a Cross-system Framework to Guide Research on Autism and Criminal Justice Intersections: Implications for Physical Health Outcomes
Tuesday, November 30, 20214:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom Webinar
Research demonstrates that autistic individuals interact with the criminal justice system at high rates. These interactions consequently are risk factors to physical, behavioral, and mental health, as well as the overall wellbeing of autistic individuals. The Global Autism and Criminal Justice Consortium was developed to address this issue and respond to calls from the autism community to prioritize criminal justice concerns.
