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Culturally Relevant Trauma Training Video Developed by Georgia State's Center for Leadership in Disability
Researchers from the Center for Leadership in Disability in the Georgia State University School of Public Health have created a trauma training video module that covers the complex needs of Latinx immigrant and migratory children in Georgia. The project was supported by a grant from Morehouse School of Medicine's Community Engagement and Course Action Network and seeks to fill a gap in school’s personnel training to help avoid putting these youth in greater jeopardy of developing mental disorders and poor academic performance. Read more...
High School Students with Disabilities Achieve Better Outcomes in Inclusive Academic Settings
Indiana high school students with disabilities who spent 80% of their educational time in general education classrooms scored higher on state reading and math assessments and were better prepared for postsecondary education and employment opportunities than their peers in less inclusive settings, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers.
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Bill Gaventa Blog Post: Including God in Person-Centered Planning (ME UCEDD)
Guest contributor William (Bill) Gaventa, M.Div., recently submitted a blog post, “Including God in Person-Centered Planning: The Importance of Spirituality” to the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (ME UCEDD’s) Equity and Policy Blog. In his post, Bill describes the importance of exploring the spiritual backgrounds, preferences, and interests of people we support through person-centered planning. He suggests that good person-centered thinking gets at the many stories that people are part of or would like to be part of. Read more...
UNH's Institute on Disability to Continue Support for NH Residents
 The University of New Hampshire received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue its support of the one in eight New Hampshire residents who report having a disability, including serious difficulties with vision, hearing, mobility, cognition, self-care, or independent living. The award will allow the Institute on Disability (IOD) to continue serving as New Hampshire’s designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Read more...
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN IDDRC, UCEDD, LEND) co-authors: Early work experiences are important for subsequent employment for youth with disabilities
 A primary purpose of special education is to equip students with disabilities for a flourishing future after graduation. Yet, the employment outcomes of youth with disabilities have continued to lag far behind their peers without disabilities. Researchers found that, in most studies, youth with disabilities were much more likely to obtain work after participating in a school- or community-based intervention. These researchers identify the strategies most likely to be effective and suggest areas for improvement in the quality of future studies. These findings and more may be found in an article written by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TN IDDRC, UCEDD, LEND) co-authors and published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. Read more...
Kansas LEND Dr. Kathy Ellerbeck Retires
 Last week we said "see you later" to Dr. Kathy Ellerbeck after 22 years with Kansas LEND at the Center for Child Health and Development at KU Medical Center. Dr. Ellerbeck served as the Kansas LEND Director from 2014 to 2019 and is a Developmental Pediatrician that held leadership positions within state and national organizations. Throughout her career she cared for thousands of children and their families as well as taught and made a lasting impression on hundreds of medical and clinical students at the Medical Center and other academic institutions. Read more...
UVM Autism Collaborative Receives $350K for Rural Autism Outreach
 A University of Vermont team focused on health care and research related to autism has received two awards totaling $350,000 through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program. The two projects will make possible year-long outreach efforts to collaborate with the autism community in Vermont and organizations that represent diverse stakeholders. Read more...
The Black Feathers Podcast
 Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) has joined with The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to launch The Black Feathers Podcast. In this monthly podcast, co-hosts Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., MBA, and Shauna Humphreys, MS, LPC, will discuss disability-related topics of interest to Tribal communities and will be providing additional resources related to these topics. To learn more about The Black Feathers Podcast and join the discussion, visit https://kucdd.ku.edu/black-feathers. Read more...
IOD Seeks to Hire Three Assistant Research Professors
The Institute on Disability (IOD) is seeking three Assistant Research Faculty to join its team. Research faculty within the IOD maintain portfolios on diverse topics related to disability policy and services across the lifespan. IOD Assistant Research Professors play a direct role in improving the quality of life and services for people with disabilities and their families through research and service. Read more...
University of Miami Health System Partners with Shriners Hospital for New Children's Orthopedic Center
A vital new partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children has led the way for UHealth – University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System to create a sophisticated facility dedicated to programs and treatments that will help pediatric orthopedic patients. The partnership was announced during a press conference attended by leadership from the institutions involved in the new center. Julio Frenk, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., president of the University of Miami; Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer for UHealth; and Carlos A. Migoya, chief executive officer of Jackson, were among those in attendance and spoke of the partnership's benefit to academic medicine and the South Florida community. Read more...
NH-ME LEND Welcomes 2023 Cohort
On September 9th and 10th, the NH-ME LEND Program welcomed the 2023 cohort! LEND faculty members from University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth, and the University of Maine gathered with 19 trainees to participate in a meet and greet, followed by an afternoon of team building at the UNH Browne Center. Trainees and faculty continued their work on Saturday at the Leadership "Boost" with a full-day introductory session on leadership through a LEND lens. NH-ME LEND is pleased to welcome two new CHHS faculty members this Year: Meg Morgan (Communication Sciences and Disorders) and Sarah Smith (Occupational Therapy). Read more...
Aggie ACHIEVE is Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2023!
Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have exited high school. Aggie ACHIEVE provides an inclusive and immersive college education and equips students for employment in the community. Aggie ACHIEVE aligns coursework, internship opportunities, and extracurricular activities with each student’s academic interests and employment goals. Aggie ACHIEVE is designed to enroll students for up to four years. Read more...
iGROW Giddings Student Highlight
The iGROW Project at Texas A&M University recognizes Brian D. as an Outstanding Student! Joel Lopez, Mayor of Giddings and owner of Lopez Auto Clinic, surprised the iGROW student with a special gift at our fall Project Advisory Committee meeting. Brian had a compelling work experience with Mr. Lopez after completing a spring prep semester in the iGROW program at Giddings High School and was excited to share his experience with the PAC. Read more...
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center LEND Program
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center's 2022-2023 LEND interdisciplinary training program is in full swing and we are so happy to welcome our trainees for this year! The LEND program recruits graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and community leaders to participate in a year-long interdisciplinary training curriculum focused on improving the health of children with developmental disabilities. Read more...
Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Certificate Program Registration Begins on November 1st
The Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Certificate Program prepares individuals for jobs as Direct Support Professionals and Child Care Professionals. Students begin the two-year PATHS Certificate program with a Summer I session. This enables students to get familiar with the Texas A&M University’s campus and bus schedules and begin their course work. Read more...
2023 Texas Transition Conference registration is open!
The Texas Transition Conference (TTC) offers communication, collaboration, and evidence-based practices that work! This year, there will be an option to attend a live conference or online. The number of people who will be able to attend live will be limited to allow for social distancing. TTC 2023 will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center. Hotel information will be updated soon. The schedule will be similar to the 2022 schedule. You can download the 2022 program for the anticipated daily schedule. Read more...
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Meet the Fall 2022 Cohort of Professional Fellows! This group of eight accomplished disability rights leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia will travel to the United States in October 2022 to participate in an intensive 5-week Fellowship Program where they will exchange and discuss best practices for inclusive civic engagement with their US colleagues. Learn more about the Fellows and their current civic engagement work in their home countries and communities! 
