Expanding Ableism and Inclusion Curriculum within Medical Resident Clinical Rotation in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Participants will have the opportunity to explore a multi-modal curriculum focused on inclusion and ableism developed for senior medical resident trainees, including family and community partnership, experiential learning, reflection, discussion, case-based, and didactic curriculum components. This session will examine a unique approach that promotes a more inclusive healthcare environment.

Deconstructing Binaries in the Understanding of Autism

Explore the limitations of binary labels like "high-functioning" and "low-functioning" in understanding autism. Russell, an autistic motivational speaker, and Kris, an autistic and trans nonbinary person who is a recent Harvard grad, will use neurodiversity and disability studies, along with feminist theory, to challenge these binaries. Relevant to psychology, education, social work, and disability studies, this session includes personal narratives and practical strategies for fostering inclusive, accurate perceptions of autism.

Exposing Invisible Walls: Understanding Transition for Students with Disabilities and Undocumented Immigration Status

The intersection of immigration status and disability is incredibly underexplored and not well understood by practitioners in our field. This session intends to bring this systemic issue to the forefront, provide information around the critical considerations around residency status, and suggest implications for future research and current practices.

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Improving Accessibility of Health Education Efforts: An Adapted SNAP-Ed Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This presentation reviews the process of adapting and evaluating a SNAP-Ed curriculum to increase accessibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will discuss the current state of health education efforts for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will also discuss ways to include individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in future health education efforts. This presentation may be particularly relevant to individuals in health professions.

Stronger Together: Exploring the Intersection of Research and Lived Experience to Improve Health Equity for People with IDD

People with IDD experience life-threatening and life-limiting health disparities. Contributing factors include a lack of confidence by healthcare providers to serve people with disabilities, and misconceptions about the quality of life experienced by people with disabilities. This panel brings together people with lived experience of IDD and healthcare professionals who are working to change the way healthcare for people with disabilities is taught, delivered, and paid for.

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Addressing Social Challenges Facing Adults with Autism, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities; Housing, Healthcare, and Employment

Adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (A/I/DD) are vulnerable to housing insecurities. They are also more likely to report poorer health outcomes due to social vulnerabilities like limited educational achievement, unemployment or underemployment, and low income. This session explores the housing needs and preferences of adults with A/I/DD and recommendations to meet those needs through results from our case study and employment initiative.

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Numbers and Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Advocacy

This session will explore how data-driven information coupled with personal stories can engage the audience. We will discuss techniques for crafting compelling narratives by integrating facts and real-life stories. This session emphasizes authenticity, connection, and strategic storytelling to amplify advocacy efforts and create impactful messages for change. This presentation will benefit anyone seeking to enhance their effectiveness in sharing data and stories.

Stronger Together: Partnering to Create Better Resources for Transition to Adult Healthcare and Achieving Financial Literacy for Youth with Disabilities

This session describes how two UCEDDS collaborated with additional partners to develop two online transition modules for youth with IDD, family members and educators, and how one of those UCEDDs also collaborated with national and state partners to develop transition toolkits for youth. Our process, the modules, resources, and tools will be discussed and will be of interest to youth with IDD, family members, and educators.

Indigenous Initiatives Across the AUCD Network

This interactive panel discussion will provide an overview of promising practices and examples of collaboration for reaching Indigenous communities. Representatives from UCEDDs/LENDs in several states including South Dakota, Arizona, and New York will provide information on unique initiatives on "Indigenized" approaches for Indian Country. Participants will also be provided opportunities for sharing, networking, and developing collaborations.

Accessible Trainings with Local Voices

This discussion looks at a series of trainings designed for and developed with self-advocates as a jumping off point to discuss how others are approaching content development in their communities. We will focus on methods we used to ensure accessibility for the widest possible audience. We will also look at specific design choices that were made to take nationally relevant content and focus it on Idaho specific populations.

Universal Design: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for All

Universal Design removes barriers to learning, focusing on each person's strengths and learning style, promoting inclusive learning environments where everyone thrives, including people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). RCM of Washington will share how Universal Design is implemented when developing inclusive programs for people with and without IDD in Washington, DC, exploring its use in classroom settings, agency onboarding processes, continuing education opportunities and organizational training programs.

Helping Healthcare Trainees and Professionals Thrive - The Important Role of Hospital Ethics Committees as Educators

The availability of specialized healthcare services is critically important for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. In recent years, provider burnout and compassion fatigue contributed to provider turnover, with increased numbers of providers leaving the field thus restricting access to services. This panel will discuss strategies to empower healthcare providers and advocates. The goals are to ensure that training and work environments are conducive to supporting everyone's needs.

AUCD Film Event: You. Sleep. Stay. A new documentary film by David Grabias

YOU. SLEEP. STAY. is the story of Fred, a deaf, non-speaking, intellectually and developmentally disabled senior citizen who's lived in a State institution for over 70 years. Exploring Fred's experience of time, community, and language, this observational documentary is a story of home and family, of brothers and responsibility, and of the role filmmakers play in participating in reality—not just reflecting it. Learn more at bit.ly/YouSleepStay