UCEDDs

Since 1963, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) have been working to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity, and community inclusion are key components of this vision. Currently, sixty-seven UCEDDs in every state and territory are located in a university setting.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MCH Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement-Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) at Kennedy Krieger Institute: Cohort 2012, a Sucessful First Year

This consortium provided public health leadership experiences in community engagement and advocacy, clinical and research learning tracks focusing on health disparities and maternal and child health for up to 50 undergraduate students from diverse populations.

Betsey Benson, PHD, (OH Nisonger UCEDD/LEND) Promoted to APA Fellow

Betsey Benson, PhD, director of the Adult Behavior Support Services Program at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center (OH UCEDD/LEND) and associate professor of clinical psychiatry and clinical psychology at Ohio State, has been elected as "Fellow" of the American Psychological Association.

Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, (MD UCEDD/LEND) Receives 2012 Leadership in Law Award

The Daily Record's 2012 Leadership in Law awards honor judges and lawyers for their professional achievement, commitment to community service, and outstanding mentoring efforts.

The Global Partnership on Children with Disabilities Holds Its First Forum

More than 250 people attended from countries throughout the world. Dr. Barbara LeRoy (MI) and Dr. Jean Johnson and Charmaine Crockett (HI) received invitations to participate in this prestigious event at the UNICEF House.

Utah UCEDD Researcher Honored for Contributions to Children with Sensory Impairments

Over the summer, the American Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired recognized Elizabeth Dennison for written work that has significantly impacted her field.

Living Well with a Disability Project (KS UCEDD) Wins Health Equity Contest

Living Well with a Disability, a collaboration between the Research and Training Center on Independent Living at the KS UCEDD and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, was selected as one of five winners in a health equity contest.

Maine UCEDD and Maine EPSCoR Collaborate on Model to Support the Transition of High School Students with Disabilities into STEM-related Postsecondary Education

The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research), are collaborating on a project, Increasing Access and Success in the STEM Disciplines, to develop and evaluate a model for supporting the transition of Maine high school students with disabilities into STEM-related postsecondary educational opportunities within the University of Maine System.

2012 AUCD Conference Trainee Scholarships

Application Deadline: November 2, 2012

AUCD is pleased to announce the availability of 15 travel scholarships of up to $500 each AND 5 volunteer scholarships of up to $500 each to support AUCD Trainees in attending the 2012 AUCD Conference.

President Barack Obama, Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Sending Representatives to Speak to Americans With Disabilities

Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, Jr., and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) are speaking on behalf of their respective parties at the National Forum on Disability Issues (NFDI) to present their campaign's positions on matters relating to Americans with disabilities. The event takes place between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio.

New Grants for Self-Advocacy Organizations

The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) is offering a small number of grants to self-advocacy organizations. The goal is to help self-advocacy organizations grow and become stronger.

Project Search Arizona prepares disabled young adults to enter workforce (Sonoran UCEDD)

Project Search Arizona is part of a national program that prepares high school students and young adults with developmental disabilities to be competitive in the workforce by providing them with hands-on job experience.

Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire Appoints Associate Director

Sue has been with the IOD since 2002. A key aspect of her work involves the development of person-centered home and community-based services for older adults and adults with disabilities to prevent unnecessary institutionalization and to support all citizens to live within their home communities.

'Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis' Booklet Available Through Kennedy Foundation and Kentucky's Human Development Institute

Copyright to the nationally lauded booklet has been donated to the The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. The booklet continues to be available in print and as a free digital download through the Lettercase program at the University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute. Over 25,000 copies of Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis have been distributed nationwide since 2008.

2012 AUCD Awards Nominations

Deadline: September 28, 2012

You know a person, group, or program that deserves recognition! Nominate an outstanding individual, group, or program for an AUCD award.

Frank Sesno to Moderate National Forum on Disability Issues

President Barack Obama, former Gov. Mitt Romney invited to present their policy positions on disability issues Sept. 28 in Columbus, Ohio

Frank Sesno, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University and former CNN White House correspondent, anchor, and Washington bureau chief, is serving as moderator of the National Forum on Disability Issues (NFDI) from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Friday, Sept. 28, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio.