8/26/2010
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8/19/2010
Register Today for AUCD 2010
AUCD 2010 focuses on taking successes to scale through systematic efforts at expanding the scope, impact, quality, and reach of our practices. Many exciting events are in store, including highly sought-after speakers, a poster session with extended viewing hours, an evening Gala honoring Association Award winners, morning fitness events, and more. You don't want to miss this conference!
Special offer for AUCD Network members: For member LEND, UCEDD, and IDDRC program personnel and trainees, after the first five registrations, the sixth and subsequent will automatically receive a 20% discount off of the main registration fee.
Network News
8/27/2010
IEP Toolkit: Helping Families of Children with Down Syndrome Become Knowledgeable, Prepared, and Empowered Partners in the IEP Process
Developed by Gretchen Carroll, MA, Education Coordinator at CCHMC (Cincinnati, OH LEND/UCEDD)
The toolkit is structured very much like your child's IEP. To help you prepare for your child's IEP in a purposeful way, important sections of the IEP will be discussed and you will learn helpful ways to prepare for each section. Examples of weak and strong IEP components will also be provided.
Public Policy
8/26/2010
Affordable Care Act Regulations Available for Public Comment
The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO) recently released numerous regulations and requests for comment.
8/24/2010
Policy Issue Fact Sheets from the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar
2010 fact sheets are now available in PDF form.
7/16/2010
AUCD Press Release on new Autism Legislation
AUCD applauds Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) for introducing the Training and Research for Autism Improvement Nationwide (TRAIN) Act HR 5756
Press Release on TRAIN Act HR 5756
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AUCD Events
2010 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference
Sunday, October 31, 2010 - Wednesday, November 3, 2010Location: Crystal City, VA
"Going to Scale: Making What Works Accessible to All"
There are few greater efficiencies in our field than building on the ideas of others, learning what to do and what not to do in developing programs, and gaining invaluable insights into what works and why. Attend the 2010 AUCD Annual Meeting and Conference and share in making what works accessible to all.
8/17/2010
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