SIGs

SIGs are made up of individuals in the AUCD network that have common topical interest. SIGs, which are open to anyone in the network, serve as a mechanism for sharing information, engaging in dialogue, and generating new ideas. SIGs are led by one or more individuals from the network (with AUCD staff support if needed); they typically meet in person at the AUCD Conference and may share information via email, conference call, or webinars throughout the year. Because SIGs are driven by the interests of the AUCD membership, new SIGs may emerge while ones that have run their course may disband.

Current SIGs in operation (as of 05/2015) are:

Aging

• Contact: Tamar Heller
• Are you a member of the AUCD network?  Join the Aging listserve

Assistive Technology

• Contact: Amy Goldman, MS, CCC

Autism

• Visit AUCD's Issue webpage on Autism
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Autism listserve
• Contact: Cathy Pratt, PhD
  

Mental Health Aspects of I/DD

• Contact: Diane Jacobstein, PhD and Joan Beasley, PhD
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the Behavioral Health listserv

Communications

• Join the Communications group and listserve. 

Disability Studies

• Contact: Laura Eisenman or Michelle Jarman
  
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Disability Studies Listserve
• Visit AUCD's Disability Studies webpage

Early Intervention/Early Childhood

• Contact: Mary Beth Bruder, PhD and Corry Robinson, PhD, RN
  
• Are you a member of the AUCD network?  Join the AUCD EI/EC SIG Listserve
• Visit AUCD's EI/EC SIG webpage

Emergency Preparedness

• Contact: Amy Goldman, MS, CCC
  
• Are you a member of the AUCD network?  Join the Emergency Preparedness listserve

Family Support

• Contact: Katie Arnold, MS
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Family Support SIG Listserve
• Visit AUCD's Family Support webpage

Health and Disability

• Contact: Ilka Riddle, PhD
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Health and Disability Listserve
• Visit AUCD's CDC RTOI webpage

LEND Family Faculty

• Contact: Fran Goldfarb, MA, MCHES
  
• Visit AUCD's LEND Family webpage
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Family Faculty listserve
• Group members may access documents via the Family Discipline Corner SharePoint Portal. It is password protected collaborative space, and an account is required for access.

Postsecondary Education

• SIG contact: Deb Hart, EdM
  
• Visit AUCD's Postsecondary Education Issues webpage
• Are you a member of the AUCD network?  Join the PSE listserve

Sexual Health

• Contact: Katie Lancaster or Rebekah Moras, or Julie Atkinson
• Join the Sexual Health SIG listserve
• Visit the Sexual Health SIG webpage

Spiritual Supports

• Contact: Erik Carter, PhD
• Visit the SIG's National Collaborative on Faith and Disability website.
• Are you a member of the AUCD network?  Join the Spiritual Supports listserve

Victims of Crime/Abuse & Neglect

• SIG contact: Donna Gilles, EdD
  
• Visit AUCD's Abuse & Neglect Issues webpage
• Are you a member of the AUCD network? Join the AUCD Victims of Crime/Abuse & Neglect listserve