Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, exhibited, and presented at #AUCD2020! We're so glad you joined us for Leading the Way in the Next Decade to Achieve Equity. Here is a look at the impact of the conference at a glance. www.aucd.org/conference
News
12/16/2020
AUCD 2020: Thank you Sponsors!
Thank you to the sponsors of the AUCD 2020 Conference! Because of your support, our theme of "Achieving Equity - Leading the Way in the Next Decade" was truly realized. Thank you for your passion, expertise, and enthusiasm for the important work that we all do every day.
12/15/2020
Competencies Promise to Reduce Health Care Disparities for Millions of Americans with Disabilities
Consensus was reached on the Core Competencies on Disability for Health Care Education through a partnership with The Ohio State University Nisonger Center and the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education. The Competencies are designed to improve training across a diverse field of medical providers and improve the care received by people with disabilities throughout the health care system.
12/15/2020
Helping veterans become successful in agriculture Military experience, specialized programs help vets establish new roots
The Texas AgrAbility and Battleground to Breaking Ground (BGBG) programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides education, training, resources and technical assistance for active-duty and veteran military members and individuals with disabilities interested in agriculture. AgrAbility was established in 2009 and the one-day BGBG workshops launched in 2012
12/15/2020
Save the Date! 2021 AUCD for All Gala
The 2021 AUCD for All Gala will take place virtually on April 14, 2021. The Gala theme will focus on the AUCD 50th Anniversary and the important work being done around the AUCD network to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
12/14/2020
OSU Nisonger Center and AUCD Professional Fellows Alum Launch Virtual Training Partnership Between U.S. & Tanzania
In troubling times, international partnerships that use online learning to build professional capacity and expertise in disability inclusion are more important than ever. AMSEN-OSU ECHO Tanzania, a new initiative created by AUCD Professional Fellows alum Bijal Lal and the Ohio State University Nisonger Center, offers many lessons on how to share knowledge globally and deliver supports locally at a distance.
12/11/2020
AUCD Professional Fellows Alumni: Innovations in Inclusion in 2020
AUCD celebrated the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities by showcasing innovative global leadership in inclusion by our Professional Fellows alumni in Africa. AUCD Professional Fellows are disability rights advocates from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda who have learned best practices in inclusive employment at U.S. disability rights centers via an international exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. AUCD implements the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment (PFP-IDE) with ICI-UMass Boston and Humanity & Inclusion.
Public Policy
MHDD Crossroads Podcast: An Interview with Rylin Rodgers of AUCD
In this episode of the MHDD Crossroads Podcast, Matt Wappett interviews Rylin Rodgers about her role at AUCD and policy issues relating to mental health and developmental disabilities.
Action Alert: National Call-in Day on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Barrett
On Monday, October 12th, the disability community is coordinating a national call-in day to voice our opposition to the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court due to her record of hostility toward the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has greatly improved the lives of people with disabilities and their families by securing crucial healthcare access and protections from healthcare discrimination.
Plan Your Vote 2020
Voting is one of the most important rights of a US citizen. It allows people to choose leaders they feel will best represent their needs on the local, state, and federal levels. You can make real change by being an educated voter in your community. Use this Plain Language guide prepared by the National Coalition for Accessible Voting to Plan Your Vote in the 2020 Elections.
AUCD Webinars
Emerging Leaders Networking Event: Cultivate & Amplify Your Network
Wednesday, January 13, 20214:00 - 5:30 pm ET
Location: Virtual
This event is tailored for current trainees, alumni/former trainees, early career professionals in the Emerging Leaders Community. This is a chance for Emerging Leaders to expand their network by connecting with established professionals in the AUCD Network.
