May 21, 2025 | | | | Announcements | | The AUCD 2025 Conference Committee, the AUCD Board of Directors, and the leadership team at AUCD have made the difficult decision not to hold an annual Conference this fall. This decision was made due to uncertainty in federal funding, expenditure restrictions across universities, and limited organizational capacity. While AUCD will not hold a virtual or in-person Conference this year, we will have virtual opportunities for network members to connect. It is our priority that researchers, practitioners, professionals, policymakers, trainees, and advocates can come together to advance our collective mission. AUCD will provide interactive opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing for members later this year. | Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Join the Emerging Leaders Community in celebrating the close of the 2024–2025 academic year! This webinar will spotlight the incredible accomplishments of trainees across the AUCD Network, share professional development tips, and offer guidance on staying connected with AUCD beyond your training. Hear from Mollie Blafer, Emerging Leaders Program Manager, and a dynamic panel of alumni trainees as they reflect on how their training experiences shaped their career paths and personal growth. Whether you're wrapping up your training or planning your next steps, this session is your opportunity to stay connected and informed. | Friday, June 6, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET A webinar brought to you by the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact and Special Olympics International. Join us for a powerful webinar presenting findings from interviews with Special Olympics athletes to make towns easier to navigate for people of all abilities. This webinar will also provide strategies to involve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your built environment work. View event flyer.
| The AUCD Employment page focuses on job and fellowship opportunities at AUCD, within our Network, and at organizations affiliated with our Network. Please complete this form if you would like your job posted. Positions will remain on the website for 90 days. | | Funding | | Deadline: July 1, 2025 Award Ceiling: $50,000 The Detwiler Family Foundation supports organizations working to improve the lives of children and families in underserved communities facing significant challenges. Grants are available for programs that address food and housing insecurity, mental health and medical needs, education and after-school support, services for children with disabilities, and arts or cultural programs for children experiencing trauma. Organizations may apply for a grant to support specific projects or programs that will enhance the organization's ability to serve the children. | Estimated Deadline: July 22, 2025 Estimated Award Ceiling: $775,000 AoD plans to fund one (1) 3-year cooperative agreement to develop sustainable peer support models for individuals who use or can benefit from the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) across the lifespan. The funded project must include, but not be limited to, individuals that use AAC, nonprofit community-based service-provider organization(s), self-advocacy organizations, youth and adults with I/DD, families, and others in their support system. | Estimated Deadline: October 7, 2025 Estimated Award Ceiling: TBD The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders intends to reissue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO, prior funding opportunity PAR-22-025) to solicit applications for Clinical Research Center Grants in the mission areas of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language. For this announcement, Clinical Research is defined as research involving individuals with a sensory and/or communication disorder, or data/tissues from individuals with a sensory and/or communication disorder.
| | Resources | | The AAC Peer Support Project has released its comprehensive report on advancing peer support for AAC users nationwide. This important work was led by OHSU UCEDD with partners including CommunicationFIRST and AUCD, and supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The report outlines key findings and recommendations to expand peer support and improve access to AAC resources.
| In a recent blog post, the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice shares how UCEDDs support individuals with disabilities through early intervention, education, and community services. Kirsten Barraclough reflects on how these programs helped shape her life from the very beginning. Read the full story to see the lasting impact of UCEDDs.
| Cobey Meyer, a student from The College of New Jersey, reflects on his college experience in an inclusive higher education program. With confidence and clarity, Cobey shares how college helped him grow, advocate for himself, and believe in his future. His story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when students of all abilities are given the chance to thrive. | | Weekly news items may be submitted for consideration via the AUCD Promotion Request Form.
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