The 2009 AUCD Conference focuses on network members and the disability community gathering together to address the opportunities and challenges presented by current changes in the economic, political, social, and environmental climate. Mark your calendars now, and learn how you can present your work at AUCD 2009.

Christopher L. Smith, Ph.D., has been named the new Director of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Prior to joining Kennedy Krieger, Dr. Smith served as the Founder and Director of the Center on Quality in Human Services at the University of Kansas Center on Developmental Disabilities. He has over 25 years of experiences in the field of developmental disabilities, representing work with both adults and children and with various disabilities.

The Award of Excellence is presented when a faculty member has been identified as having contributed significantly in all areas of faculty responsibility: teaching, scholarship, and service.

Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Tuesday, April 29, 2009. It is expected that additional appointments within HHS will be forthcoming.

...the over one hundred undersigned coalitions, groups, and organizations urge your support for addressing health inequities among underserved communities and populations, and ensuring the safety and quality of health services for all. We respectfully request a hearing to discuss opportunities within health reform to ameliorate and eliminate the grave disparities in health status and health services...

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) principles concerning health care reform and individuals with disabilities

Letter to House on Principles for the Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act

Funds raised will go to autism research, assisting families dealing with autism, advocating for public policy that understands autism, and increasing community awareness of autism.