Disability Policy Seminar Archive
2023 Disability Policy Seminar Orientation and Policy Education 101 Workshop: Preparing to Educate Policymakers in DC and at Home
Wednesday, April 12, 20233:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Virtual
This workshop helped trainees learn how to educate policymakers in DC and at home. It also taught trainees how to connect their experience and expertise to policy. Finally, the workshop helped prepare trainees for the virtual 2023 Disability Policy Seminar that was on Monday, April 24th, and the fly-in hill day on Thursday, April 27th.
Disability Policy Seminar 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016 - Wednesday, April 13, 2016Location: Washington, DC
During this crucial election season we need YOU in Washington, D.C. to help us build bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for high-priority disability issues. When you attend the Disability Policy Seminar, we'll arm you with all of the information you need to help educate our Members of Congress and their staff on the priorities of the I/DD community.
Now Archived: Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go
Friday, March 4, 20162:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Public Policy at AUCD, offers students, trainees and early career professionals an orientation to the policy issues and current legislation one can expect to learn more about at the 2016 Disability Policy Seminar. Attendees will learn the basics of how to make an appointment to meet with Congressional representatives, and how to deliver a unified message about federally funded programs that benefit people with disabilities. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford, MA (AUCD Board Trainee Representative and West Virginia LEND trainee) and Brandon Eddy, MA, CF-SLP (Assistant Virtual Trainee and Oregon LEND trainee) will also share their experiences attending the Disability Policy Seminar, as well as provide tips on preparing for and making hill visits.
Now Archived: What to Know Before You Go: Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 20152:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Public Policy at AUCD, offers students, trainees and early career professionals an orientation to the policy issues and current legislation one can expect to learn more about at the 2015 Disability Policy Seminar. Attendees will learn the basics of how to make an appointment to meet with Congressional representatives, and how to deliver a unified message about federally funded programs that benefit people with disabilities.
Disability Policy Seminar Orientation For Students, Trainees, and Early Career Professionals
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Tuesday, March 11, 2014This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Public Policy at AUCD, offered students, trainees and early career professionals an orientation to the policy issues and current legislation one can expect to learn more about at the 2014 Disability Policy Seminar. In addition to this content, attendees learned the basics of how to meet with Congressional representatives and deliver a unified message about federally funded programs that benefit people with disabilities.
2013 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 15, 2013 - Wednesday, April 17, 2013Location: Washington, DC
The 2013 Disability Policy Seminar is the biggest and best opportunity for advocates to advance the grassroots movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This unique platform offers you the opportunity to come together with other advocates, learn about the issues, and speak with your elected officials about what is important to you. Hosted by: The Arc, UCP, AUCD, AAIDD, NACDD, and SABE
Disability Policy Seminar Orientation For Students, Trainees, and Early Career Professionals
Monday, March 18, 2013 - Monday, March 18, 20134pm EST - 5pm EST
This webinar offered students, trainees and early career professionals an orientation to the policy issues and current legislation one can expect to learn more about at the 2013 Disability Policy Seminar. In addition, attendees learned the basics of how to meet with Congressional representatives and deliver a unified message about federally funded programs that benefit people with disabilities.
2012 Disability Policy Seminar Trainee Symposium & Reception
Sunday, April 22, 20124:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Washington, DC
This special session for trainees attending the 2012 DPS will provide a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to live and work on Capitol Hill and share the ins and outs of some current legislative items, and trainees will have plenty of time to meet others from around the country. This is a one of a kind session you don't want to miss.
2011 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, February 14, 2011 - Wednesday, February 16, 2011Location: Washington, DC
AUCD members joined with hundreds of disability advocates from around the country to discuss a wide range of public policy issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. View fact sheets and photos from the event.
2010 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 12, 2010 - Wednesday, April 14, 2010Location: Washington, DC
AUCD, The Arc of the United States, United Cerebral Palsy, AAIDD, SABE, and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities are joining together again to host the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar.
2009 Disability Policy Seminar
Monday, April 27, 2009 - Wednesday, April 29, 2009Location: Washington, DC
2008 Disability Policy Seminar: Advancing Disability Policy in an Election Year
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Tuesday, March 4, 2008Location: Washington, DC
AUCD, The Arc of the United States, United Cerebral Palsy, AAIDD, and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities are joining together again to host the 2008 Disability Policy Seminar: Advancing Disability Policy in an Election Year.
2007 Disability Policy Seminar
Sunday, March 4, 2007 - Tuesday, March 6, 2007Location: Washington, DC
This annual seminar, hosted by AUCD, The Arc of the United States, United Cerebral Palsy, AAIDD, and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, focuses on strengthening federal policies and programs important to people with disabilities.
