Announcements
Emerging Leaders Internship & Council Trainee Representative - Applications Now Open!
Deadline: August 4, 2023
AUCD is excited to announce (3) openings for the AUCD Emerging Leaders Internship and (5) openings for Council Trainee Representatives. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now open and close on August 4, 2023.
Nominate a Leader for an AUCD Award!
Deadline: August 4, 2023
Each year, AUCD recognizes people, programs, and organizations for their leadership and contributions to the disability community. We honor leadership, advocacy, research, policy, and practice that creates more inclusive communities for people with disabilities and their families. AUCD invites you to nominate someone who inspires you in the spirit of this year’s theme, Emerging Leaders: Shaping the Future. Nominate a leader today!
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities Hosts ECHO Partner Launch Training
August 7-8, 2023, Zoom
The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities will host a two-day virtual training specifically for UCEDD and LEND organizations interested in launching a Project ECHO network. The training will be held virtually via Zoom August 7-8, 2023 and will provide comprehensive knowledge about the ECHO model, including operations and best practices, for implementation.
Webcast Series: Infographics and Data Visualization as a Communications Tool
August 30, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00pm ET, Zoom
The funded Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) will host a two part webcast series, Infographics and Data Visualization as a Communications Too. The series will focus on conceptualizing different communications tools to explain data when words and photos aren’t enough. Presenters will discuss understanding your audience, choosing a chart form, selecting typography and color, 508 compliance, and more.
Deadline: August 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and its federal agency partners invite you to participate in the "Our Future Matters: Informing the Federal Interagency Strategy" national online dialogue. This important virtual conversation aims to enhance policies and practices to facilitate a smooth transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Your input is crucial in identifying solutions that will improve policies and practices and help to ensure a smooth transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. We encourage you to engage by submitting your ideas and commenting and voting on ideas contributed by others.
AIR-P Presents: Examining neurologic co-occurring neurologic conditions in autism across a lifespan
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET
Dr. Rujuta Bhatt Wilson will share Neurology Node Updates from the AIR-P project. The webinar will include updates on intervention studies, examining neurologic conditions in genetic Neurodevelopmental syndromes, and examination of the prevalence of co-occurring neurologic and neurodegenerative diseases in autism in adulthood.
2023 AUCD Board Elections: Nominations Requested
AUCD is currently seeking nominations for the following positions to the AUCD Board of Directors, for a three-year term beginning in November 2023: Two (2) At-Large members. All nomination forms are due by COB on Friday, September 1 to Liz Schneider at eschneider@aucd.org.
Focus Group Opportunity on Children with Disabilities who have Multiple Identities
A research study being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh would like to talk with people who have knowledge about how to improve the health and well-being of the children and youth with disabilities who are most likely to be treated differently due to their race or income or for other reasons. If you are willing to share your expertise, we would very much like to speak with you. Please let us know that you are interested by filling out this brief form. If you are unable to do so, reach out to the study team via Kristyn Felman at kristynfelman@pitt.edu or call (412) 692-6410.
Employment Opportunities Across the Network
The AUCD Employment page focuses on job and fellowship opportunities at AUCD, within our Network, and at organizations affiliated with AUCD. If you think your organization is an affiliated partner, please contact Anna Costalas. Positions will remain on the website for 90 days.
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