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Before you vote find out where the candidates stand on issues important to you. With the election LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY go to www.NFDI.org to view the webcast of the National Forum on Disability Issues and download the full transcript. You can search the transcript for key issues and phrases. See also where the Presidential Candidates stand on health care issues: |
Network News
9/12/2012
AIDD-AUCD Disability Leadership Fellowship
The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ADD) University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Fellowship program seeks to recruit outstanding individuals in the UCEDD community for an intensive year-long experience in Washington, D.C. at the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Application deadline is December 15.
11/2/2012
AUCD Legislative News In Brief
Special Election Edition
11/1/2012
Congratulations to Gloria Krahn on Receiving the APHA Disability Section Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Krahn has made a major contribution to the improvement of health and quality of life for people with disabilities through research, teaching, and advocacy. With over 25 years of experience as an academic clinician, researcher, teacher and administrator, Dr. Krahn is widely regarded as a national and international expert in the field of disability and public health.
10/31/2012
Bruce Keisling, PhD, and Celia Feinstein, MA, Elected to 2012-2013 AUCD Board
AUCD welcomes Bruce Keisling, PhD, of the University of Tennessee Boling Center and Celia Feinstein, MA, of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University as At-Large Members of the 2012-2013 AUCD Board of Directors.
10/31/2012
CAAI Newsletter: Call for Submissions
ITAC and SPHARC announce a new newsletter specifically for CAAI grantees. Disseminated quarterly, this newsletter will allow grantees and partners to share current news, activities, events, research, and accomplishments with other autism and related developmental disabilities program faculty, students, and supporters.
10/31/2012
Ted Kennedy, Jr. to Close AUCD Conference
AUCD is thrilled to confirm that Ted Kennedy, Jr., entrepreneur, healthcare attorney, and advocate for people with disabilities, will speak at the closing plenary of the AUCD 2012 Conference.
10/29/2012
AUCD Welcomes Anna Costalas, MPA
AUCD welcomes Anna Costalas to the central office to work on the AIDD team. Anna brings to AUCD her expertise with over a decade of experience in advocacy programs.
AUCD Conference
2012 AUCD Conference: Innovating Today, Shaping Tomorrow
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Wednesday, December 5, 2012Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
The 2012 AUCD Conference is a unique forum to share innovations and promising practices across a broad array of topics that ultimately impact the quality of people's lives. We invite you to learn and share today's promising practices and innovations that shape the lives of people with disabilities and their families through research, policy, education, and service.
Registration deadline is November 16th!
Upcoming Webinars
Monday, November 5, 2012
Pediatric Grand Rounds: LEND Pediatric Audiology Training Program Webinar Series
Monday, November 5, 2012
4.00pm EST - 5:30pm EST
Location: webinar
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Evidence-Based Policies That Promote Access to Health Care and Wellness: Results from BRFSS and NCI Datasets and other sources
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
2:30pm EST - 4:00pm EST
Location: Webinar
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Equitable Transitions to Adulthood: Issues of Cultural and Social Capital
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
2:00 pm CT - 3:00 PM CT
Location: webinar
Public Policy
AUCD Legislative News In Brief
Special Election Edition
Medicaid Advocacy Tool: Protect Coverage for People with Disabilities
Disability advocates can use this document to educate their members of Congress about the Medicaid program and urge them to oppose cuts to Medicaid that would diminish coverage for people with disabilities.
Medicaid Fact Sheet
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2012 Presidential Party Platforms: Comparison of Disability-Related Issues
This document, developed by the Arc's national office, is a side by side comparison of disability-related issues from both the Republican and Democrat Party Platforms. The issues are broken down into two categories: "Disability Mentions" and "Entitlements." This information is provided for individuals to use in making their own judgments and to inform their vote.
Events
12th Annual Coleman Institute Conference on Cognitive Disability and Technology
Friday, November 2, 2012 - Friday, November 2, 2012Location: Westminster, CO
The mission of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is ?to catalyze and integrate advances in science, engineering, and technology to promote the quality of life and independent living of people with cognitive disabilities?. The agenda for the conference and a link to register will be posted by June 1, 2012.
2012 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Friday, November 30, 2012Location: Washington, DC area (George Mason University)
The conference will provide an opportunity for colleges and universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates to discuss the current state of research and practice in the field. Panels including staff from PSE initiatives, parents, self-advocate and other experts will share effective practices during breakout sessions with an opportunity for group discussion. AUCD is a proud sponsor!
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