The Center for Development and Disability congratulates Alejandro Moralez, recipient of the President?s award from the New Mexico chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Alejandro accepted his award at the annual statewide conference of the NASW last week. He received a standing ovation from the almost 850 social workers attending the conference.

Judith S. (Judy) Palfrey, MD, FAAP, is the 2009-2010 President of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP is the nation's largest pediatric organization, with a membership of 60,000 doctors and specialists.

The House of Representatives passed HR 4247, the Keeping All Students Safe Act (formerly the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act) on March 3, 2010.

Together, The Arc, UCP, AAIDD, AUCD, NACDD, and SABE annually look to our extensive grassroots networks to advocate in a bipartisan manner for national public policies promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in our society. Find out how you can participate in the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar!

The 2009 AUCD Conference was held November 8-11 in Washington, DC. Over 500 network members and friends in attendance deemed this year's event "one of the best ever."

LEND faculty & students work with city managers to raise awareness, develop resources, and facilitate community engagement for change.