July 26, 2023
Announcements
Celebrating #ADA33
33 years to the day, celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). People with disabilities are a part of the largest, most intersectional minority group in the US, and the ADA protects these individuals' civil rights by prohibiting discrimination, providing protection living within communities, supporting economic self-sufficiency, and promoting greater health equity. The ADA has sparked progress in the disability community, yet there is always more action that can be done to battle stigma and limited support. Dr. Shannon Griffin-Blake emphasizes “people with disabilities have had to be self-advocates and identify ways to adapt, succeed, and survive in social and physical environments that have not been created or well designed for their needs,” and later poses the question, “What will you do this July to further build upon the legacy of the ADA?”
AUCD 2023 Conference: Nominate a Leader Today
Deadline: August 4, 2023
Each year, the annual AUCD Awards Ceremony recognize people, programs, and organizations for their leadership and contributions. AUCD awardees offer outstanding examples in leadership, advocacy, research, policy, and practice. Their work creates more diverse and inclusive communities for people with disabilities and their families. Awards are given in 10 categories and honor individuals in the AUCD network and local, state, and federal partners. Nominate a leader for a 2023 AUCD Award by August 4!
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.
NIRS Kick-off Webinar
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET
This webinar will review updates to NIRS for the new program reporting year, updates supporting federal reporting requirements, and address recommendations from federal funders and database users to help improve your database experience. These updates will be followed by Q&A and open floor discussion and will be recorded and archived. UCEDD and LEND Data Coordinators are strongly recommended to participate.
Act Early Forum Webinar Series presents The State(s) of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education: Looking at Equity
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
This webinar will cover the findings of the report, "The State(s) of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education: Looking at Equity." This insightful report is the first of its kind, providing a state-by-state analysis of federally funded programs for young children with disabilities, with a specific focus on equity. We will explore the four critical dimensions of variation in early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) services: impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, race and ethnicity, gender, and the state in which a child lives.
AIR-P Research Day at AUCD 2023 conference: Apply to be a Poster Presenter
Deadline: August 11, 2023
The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) will host its sixth plenary Research Day at the AUCD 2023 Conference in November 2023. This event is part of the AUCD Conference. It will emphasize research led by autistic researchers and collaborators, highlighting content related to the physical health and overall well-being of autistic individuals. This in-person event is open to all.
My College Life: Students with Intellectual Disability Share Their Lived Experiences
Thursday, August 24, 2023, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Students with intellectual disability are increasingly identifying college as a goal, but far too few have actually had the option. It's been nearly 20 years since the first inclusive college programs began, and still, just 2% of school-age students with intellectual disability are attending college. It's time to change that! The "Think Higher. Think College." Public Awareness campaign was created to educate and inform families, students, teachers, school administrators, transition and vocational rehabilitation professionals, and higher education faculty and staff about what's possible for students with intellectual disability.
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