Association of university centers on disabilities là gì năm 2024
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These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. AUCD INITATIVES
AUCD’s Partnership with the Help Me Grow National Center: Using a Coordinated Data System to Support Families Navigate the Four Steps of Early Identification of young children with developmental delays or disabilitiesThis project will support families in the navigating the early identification system using a coordinated data system. As part of the project HMG National and AUCD will develop, implement, and evaluate activities to support state and territories to improve the collection, management, interpretation, and dissemination of data to guide state and territories decision-making related to the four steps of early identification of young children with developmental delays or disabilities. The steps of early identification include (1) parent-engaged developmental monitoring, (2) developmental and autism screening, (3) referral for services, and (4) receipt of early intervention. This effort is supported with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cooperative agreement 6 NU38OT000280-02-02). The HMG National Center will lead a series of project deliverables as a contractor of this project. Would you like to learn more about accessible technology and providing accessible resources to students? Find that and more ... These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. AUCD supports this national network through:
What does AUCD do? Through its members, AUCD is a resource for local, state, national, and international agencies, organizations, and policy makers concerned about people living with developmental and other disabilities and their families. Members engage in a range of interdisciplinary activities including:
AUCD programs also train the next generation of leaders in disability-related research, training, service delivery, and policy advocacy to insure that this essential work continues. How does AUCD do it? All of our member programs have unique strengths that they share with each other and the greater disability community. Some of our members are exemplary educators. They train professional leaders, individuals with disabilities, and family members in areas such as early care and education, primary health care, special education, and innovative housing and employment programs. Other members excel in basic and applied research, model demonstration programs, systemic reform, and policy analysis. Because these programs work collaboratively, innovations from one program can be rapidly implemented in communities throughout the country—thus affecting more lives than any one program could touch. By working together, programs engage in significant research that informs national policy and best practices. The network emphasizes national and international implementation of innovations in disability-related education, health care, and supports and services. It offers leadership on major social problems affecting all people with disabilities or special health needs. Who Directs AUCD? AUCD is governed by an elected Board of Directors that includes member program professionals and leaders, people with disabilities, and family members. AUCD's organizational and program priorities are guided by a long-range plan developed and regularly updated by this Board of Directors. AUCD BYLAWS What is a Developmental Disability? As defined by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-402), the term "Developmental Disability" means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that: |
