April 2016: Autism Awareness & Acceptance

April 1, 2016

~ See below for a full listing of all of the April 2016 campaign posts to date. ~

Autism Acceptance: AUCD envisions a future in which all people - including those living with autism and related developmental disabilities - are fully included, participating members of their communities. Autism Awareness: We advocate for equitable access to supports and services that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity, and a healthy and satisfying quality of life.

Why Autism?

In December 2007, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. First observed in 2008, it is one of only three official disease-specific UN days. Its purpose is to bring international attention to this complex developmental disorder that affects as many as 1 in 68 children born today, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Why AUCD?

Our network of 67 UCEDDs, 43 LENDs, and 15 IDDRCs provide cutting edge information and resources; train medical and community professionals in best practices; conduct research on community supports and medical advances; advocate for meaningful policy changes; and involve the voices of people with autism and other developmental disabilities every step of the way.

April 2016

AUCD staff will be using Facebook (@AUCDnetwork) and Twitter (@AUCDnews) to show how network members across the country are positively impacting the lives of individuals with autism, their families, and their communities - with a focus on the entire lifespan. AUCD will highlight the voices of people with autism and their family members, organizational partnerships, training materials, community events, resources, and legislative efforts.

April 2016 Posts

Following is the complete listing of posts for April 2016. Click on an image to learn more.

space A special message from Cathy Pratt, Chair of AUCD's Autism Special Interest Group	space The Autism CARES Act: Reflections of a Policy Advocate
space Identifying Autism in Young Children	space Camp Yes And
space In an Interview with @Spectrumgo	space Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy for All
space #ActEarly Ambassadors increased awareness on healthy developmental milestones	space Successes from the Learning Academy: Prepping autistic youth for work.
space How 1 student w/ autism used PROMISE tools to get on the path to employment	space Check out the Rochester Regional Center for Autism at @URMed_GCH for autism events.
space Read the exciting work of staff and trainees at the #autismCARES programs.	space Successes from the Learning Academy: Prepping autistic youth for work.
space Having people w/ #autism in your public health efforts is key!	space Everyone CAN go to college!
space Montana Adaptive Equipment Program	space Expanding Our Knowledge About the Science of Autism: Achievements from IDDRCs
space April is Autism Awareness Month, But Should It Be Autism Acceptance Month?	space Thank You for Joining Us! #AUCDautism: Awareness & Acceptance