AUCD, Webinar, October 28th

 

Join AUCD on October 28th at 2 PM! Join AUCD for the 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) webinar, Honoring the Contributions of Americans with Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress through UCEDDs! As our nation commemorates both the 250th anniversary of its founding and the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, AUCD is proud to host a special webinar Honoring the Contributions of Americans with Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress through UCEDDs. People with disabilities have long played a vital role in strengthening America’s workforce and driving innovation. This webinar will explore the impact of people with disabilities through three perspectives—past, present, and future—highlighting the ways in which their contributions continue to shape national progress. Featuring five subject matter experts from across the UCEDD Network and its partners, the webinar will showcase how UCEDDs provide essential services that empower individuals with disabilities and serve as catalysts for American innovation and economic growth. 🗓️ Date: October 28 🕑 Time: 2–3  PM ET 💻 Format: Webinar Register Our speakers are disability advocates, researchers, and leaders in the disability employment space, this year’s event celebrates the role of Americans with disabilities in building the U.S. workforce—and how UCEDDs have led the charge in inclusive employment through innovation, research, and advocacy. Meet Our Speakers! Allan Bergman: Former CEO of the ARC of Colorado, Founder of High Impact Consulting Dr. Megan Henly: Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Institute on Disability UCEDD and Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC) Johnny Collett: Deputy Director of University of Kentucky Human Development Institute UCEDD Laura Slotkoff: Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology Educator at the Temple University Institute on Disabilities UCEDD Rylin Rodgers: Disability Policy Director at Microsoft Accessibility Celebrate the value and talent of people with disabilities.

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national association that supports UCEDD, LEND, and IDDRC members (Network)  in their research, training, education, and service so that together, AUCD and Network members can promote the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.

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This webinar is in part supported by the Administration on Community Living (ACL) through a technical assistance contract for the URC and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a National Professional Organization for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The content of this material does not necessarily reflect the views and policies of any federal agency. No official support or endorsement by federal agencies is intended not to be inferred.