Announcements
AUCD 2023 Conference Attendees - Share Your Thoughts
It was wonderful to see all of you who came to Washington, DC for the AUCD 2023 Conference, especially AUCD Emerging Leaders! We hope it was a meaningful and engaging experience for each of you. Thank you for your energy, expertise, and passion for the important work you do every day! Please share your feedback! Let us know your favorite moments throughout AUCD 2023, things you would change, and ideas for future Conferences by completing this 10-question survey. Your responses are vital as we plan for AUCD 2024.
AIR-P Presents: Health Outcomes for Sexually-Diverse and Gender-Diverse Autistic Adults
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
We know that a substantial number of autistic people are sexually-diverse (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual) or gender-diverse (e.g., transgender, gender non-conforming), but what do we know about their mental and physical health? Dr. Graham Holmes will discuss the current state of the literature and present findings from two studies that used innovative methods to learn about health disparities for this population.
NACDD is Hiring an Executive Director
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), based in Washington DC is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative Executive Director. NACDD is the national association for the 56 Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councils) across the United States and its territories. The DD Councils receive federal funding to support programs that promote self-determination, integration and inclusion for all people in the United States with developmental disabilities. Full recruitment packet and position description at: NACDD Executive Director Details
Funding
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, Bridge to Independence Program
Deadline: January 10, 2024
Award Ceiling: $600,000
The Simons Foundation invites applications for the SFARI Bridge to Independence (BTI) program, which engages talented early-career scientists from diverse and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue research in autism and facilitates their transition into independent faculty positions at a research institution within or outside the United States. The BTI Award program welcomes applications that span the breadth of science that SFARI supports, including genetics, molecular mechanisms, circuits and systems, and clinical science.
Administration for Community Living, National Limb Loss Resource Center
Deadline: January 22, 2024
Award Ceiling: $4,062,099
ACL intends to award one five-year cooperative agreement to an organization to operate the National Limb Loss Resource Center to help improve the quality of life for people of all ages living with limb loss/limb difference, their families, and their support networks. The resource center will do this by ensuring the availability and accessibility of the most comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based information, resources, and supports so that people with and without disabilities can live, learn, work, play, and prosper. Applicants will describe how they will carry out activities within seven overlapping categories: A National Resource Center with information and referral services, a National Website, Outreach and Education programs, Peer Mentoring, Youth Engagement, Collaboration and conducting a Performance Assessment.
Resources
Connecting People with Disabilities to Local Community Resources
Watch these new videos to learn how the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities and their loved ones by connecting them to requested community supports. Launched in 2021 to help people with disabilities access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights and more. Call, text or videophone (ASL users) 888-677-1199 or visit dial.acl.gov for more information or to start an online chat.
National Birth Defects Awareness Month Toolkit
CDC has developed graphics and messages in preparation for the upcoming National Birth Defects Awareness Month in January 2024. Help us raise awareness to improve the health of people living with these conditions and widen the available network of support. Use the National Birth Defects Awareness Month hashtags (#EveryJourneyMatters and #BirthDefects) to help us track tweets, likes, clicks, and other engagement. There are example posts in the toolkit with options that you can modify to fit your organization’s mission or individual preferences.
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