Welcome to the AUCD Emerging Leaders Community! Every year, we welcome thousands of Emerging Leaders to the network who share all AUCD members’ commitment to civil rights and social justice. We are excited to have this space just for you!
The AUCD network is proud to be your professional home – a place where you can learn about the issues, connect with others, get involved, and grow as a leader, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
News
ArizonaLEND Alum Dan Combs is Doing Amazing Work Assisting Young Down Syndrome Patients to Getting Good Sleep
10/21/2024
ArizonaLEND is so proud of the work Dan Combs, MD (ArizonaLEND Alum 2012-2013) is doing around helping children with Down Syndrome get good quality sleep. His research focuses on the impact of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders on children with Down Syndrome.
Jeremy Legaspi, ArizonaLEND Alum, Works to Engage AAC Users in Building a Wider Community
10/21/2024
Speech-Language pathologists Jeremy Legaspi (ArizonaLEND Alum 2021-2022) and Wylanta Jones recently created Camp Connect, a camp designed for young people who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices.
2024 Emerging Leader Map
8/5/2024
Each year the AUCD Emerging Leaders Map highlights the contributions of emerging leaders, who are current and former trainees at LENDs, DBPs, UCEDDs, and IDDRCs across the Network. The theme of this year's map is, "Celebrating Inclusivity Across Communities". The 2024 Emerging Leaders Map is now live for you to explore!
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Announcements
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