Notables
Recent awards, accolades, appointments, and other honors
LaRon A. Scott. EdD, has been appointed the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the UVA School of Education and Human Development.
Diane Ryndak, PhD, is to be awarded the June Downing Breakthroughs in Inclusive Education Award at the 2022 TASH Conference.
Linkages
Opportunities to participate in research, projects, policy development, and other collaborations
Developmental Disabilities Association, Richmond, BC, Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary With New Documentary
Doing the Impossible spans more than a hundred years and tells the uplifting story of a single, pioneering organization within the larger political and cultural context it evolved in. From institutionalization and eugenics to the Civil Rights Movement and the role of the Supreme Court, the film references the bigger picture while remaining grounded in the deeply personal.
Member Spotlight
Member since 2021
Why did you join AAIDD?
I knew the AAIDD for the first time during my PhD (2007), and I had the honor to have Professor Ruth Luckasson as a member of the jury. Since then, I was always joining AAIDD activities and conferences and had the opportunity to grow up in the field. AAIDD is the most prestigious association for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the world. The AAIDD, in its interdisciplinary organization, promotes evidence-based advance and social transformation for the real participation of people with IDD in the community, through progressive policies and sound research for effective practices. AAIDD does not “speak”, it put words into action. Initially, the member of AAIDD was the Faculty where I belong. However, due to some economic issues, the membership was cancelled and I decided to go on as an individual member of AAIDD. Being part of the AAIDD family have a tremendous impact on my life, both in personal and professional development.
Why did you choose the field of intellectual disability?
I am not sure, if I choose the field of IDD or if I was chosen by the field. As a university student, in 1999, and to complete my master's degree, I had to write a research essay. My supervisor (Pedro Morato), an expert in the ID’ field, sat and after we discuss some possibilities, the topic that I chose was adaptive behavior & ID. At the same time, I was practicing, since 1995, as a psychomotor therapist within organizations that provided support for persons with ID. After that, it seemed clear to me that adaptation, quality of support provision, participation, quality of life, rights, self-determination, transition into an adult, and active life… were the paths to go. Therefore, here I am now, almost 25 years later still trying to make a difference and contribute to change.
Perspectives
Commentary from the field
AAIDD is looking to feature perspective pieces from our members in the field! Send us your commentary to be featured in a future Leadership in IDD Newsletter.
Produced by AAIDD, this monthly digest features the recent (first made available within last 3 months) and emergent (will be available within the next 4-6 weeks) work of AAIDD members only. Journal articles, while important, are not featured in this publication.
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