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10/14/2021
HDI Launches Storytelling Website
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute Digital Storytelling Initiative highlights the stories and lived experiences of people with disabilities. Interviews address multiple life experience living and working in the community. Most recently, the Vaccine Confidence and Access for People for People with Disabilities Initiative interviewed with people with disabilities about their vaccine experience and the importance of keeping our communities healthy.
10/13/2021
Creating a Map to Navigate Missouri's Abuse and Neglect Investigations System
UMKC Institute for Human Development has partnered with the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council to develop the Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Investigations System interactive Map. The map has multiples uses, including Missouri reporting agencies to improve the abuse reporting system, and for training and educational purposes.
10/13/2021
Getting and Keeping Iowa ON-TRAC for Health
Iowa's UCEDD recently received an award from ACL to implement a plan for community-based transition to adult health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
10/13/2021
Mailman Center Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
Three new faculty members are joining or taking on new roles at the Mailman Center for Child Development: Dr. Douglene Jackson, Dr. Paula Karina Perez, and Dr. Luiza Vianna Mali.
10/13/2021
NCED Path to Independence Student and Faculty Featured on Autism Goes to College Podcast
Path to Independence (P2I) offers young adults (age 18-28) with intellectual disabilities access to college through a 2-year, non-degree seeking certificate program. One of the program's students and the Academic Coordinator were invited guests on the podcast, Autism Goes to College. Listen to the conversation in Episode 7 on Spotify,
10/11/2021
Equality vs. Equity in the Olympic Games
By Culla Galaher, OHSU UCEDD Intern
I haven't been watching the Olympics. The more I think about it, the more unfair the Olympics become. The Olympics are based on the idea of "equality." Equality means everyone gets the same thing and performs under the same conditions. The Olympics strives to create a controlled environment where the only variable is the athletic talent of the Olympians. But this concept is inherently flawed in that not all athletes are the same. In fact, all athletes,like all people, are a little different. And the challenge with equality is that when everyone is submitted to the same conditions it will inherently advantage some and discriminate against others.
10/11/2021
LEND Programs Collaborate For ECP Initiative
A new collaboration between Va-LEND, UCEDD, LEND-Pitt, and the University of Connecticut UCEED & LEND will occur over the next 5-year grant cycle. The Early Childhood Partnerships (ECP) initiative, is an expansion of a pilot program that was conducted in previous years between LEND-Pitt and VA-LEND.In years one through five of the grant, trainees from each organization who are interested in early childhood will gather virtually. This is an opportunity for them to network, to engage with one another, and to learn best practices in early childhood. A total of four virtual activities a year will be conducted for the ECP initiative.
10/11/2021
Listen to the New MI-DDI Podcast Series, Possibilities
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) is excited to announce a new podcast series, Possibilities. Possibilities examines topics that affect people with disabilities and their support systems. The podcast features guest speakers who work to improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
10/11/2021
PATHS Program Hires New Program Coordinator, Melanie McCurry
The PATHS Program at Texas A&M University is proud to announce our newest team member, Melanie McCurry! Melanie will be responsible for the day-to-day program coordination of the PATHS Program. Melanie brings a wealth of experience and unmatched passion for working with individuals with disabilities at the postsecondary level and we are proud to have her join the PATHS family!
10/11/2021
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center received a $2.8 million CDC grant to help improve lives of adults with disabilities in Ohio
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a $2.8 million, 5-year grant to Ohio State's Nisonger Center, which is part of the Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine, Office of Health Sciences and Neurological Institute. This funding will support efforts to improve the health of adults with mobility limitations as well as adults with intellectual disabilities in Ohio.
10/11/2021
Your Shot to End COVID
Hear from people with disabilities, their families and direct support professionals on why they got or are looking forward to getting, the COVID-19 Vaccine.
10/6/2021
Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University Announces a New Funded Grant
The "I Generate Rural Opportunities for Work" (iGROW) Project is a one-year pre-employment and leadership-training program for students with disabilities who are currently enrolled in middle school and high school (ages 14-22). The purpose of the program is to provide a training environment to support students with disabilities to gain the necessary skills and experiences in work readiness in order to successfully transition into postsecondary education and/or competitive integrated employment.
10/6/2021
State and Territorial Act Early/COVID-19 Response Teams Receive a Second Year of Funding to Support Early Childhood Systems
State and Territorial Act Early/COVID-19 Response Teams have been awarded a second year of funding for the grant opportunity for Support for Early Childhood State Systems through the Act Early Network. This second year, beginning 9/1/2021, has been made possible by an infusion of funding to support an Act Early Network-wide response to COVID-19 through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD).
10/4/2021
OHSU UCEDD Director wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Rhonda Eppelsheimer, co-Director and Associate Professor at the Oregon Institute on Development & Disability UCEDD/LEND was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award from the Department of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University.
10/4/2021
Zephyr James (MN LEND, 2018-19) Returns to LEND a Perspective
Zephyr James (MN LEND, 2018-19), who has autism, will address the current class of MN LEND fellows in October about deficits/traits. "Any trait can be seen as a deficit if you frame it a certain way," she said. ALT text for photo: Zephyr James (MN LEND, 2018-19).
10/1/2021
New Resources from AAP Telehealth Available
As part of the "Supporting Providers and Families to Access Telehealth and Distant Care Services for Pediatric Care" project, with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau, there are several new resources available for pediatric care providers, as well as for supporting medical home teams in building partnerships with families and implementing family-centered telehealth.
