AIR-P Presents: Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches: They Don't Have to Break the Bank
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
This interactive webinar will focus on practical, neurodiversity-affirming approaches in medical settings that are both cost-effective and time-efficient. Join four autistic members from the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) Autistic and Neurodivergent Scholars Working for Equity in Research (ANSWER) as they share their personal experiences with medical care. They will highlight the profound impacts of neuro-affirming and non-neuro-affirming practices they encountered, providing valuable insights for clinicians.
Participants will also engage in brainstorming sessions to develop additional simple yet impactful neurodiversity-affirming strategies that could be applied in similar situations in the future.
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2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Community Welcome Webinar
Thursday, September 12, 2024
3:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET
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AUCD's NIRS Workshop: Overview of System Changes for PY24/FY25
Thursday, August 22, 2024
2:00 PM ET - 4:00 PM ET
AUCD's NIRS Team is hosting a workshop to review system changes in NIRS for Program Year 2024 (PY24)/Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The PY24/FY25 changes in NIRS are in response to updated Discretionary Grants Information System (DGIS) forms for MCHB's Division of MCH Workforce Development Grantees. We encourage Directors and Data Coordinators from LEND, LEAH, PPC, DBP, and UCEDD Programs to attend.
The 2-hour workshop will include a walk-through of the changes in NIRS and time for questions. The workshop will be recorded. Please contact [email protected] if you have technical questions about NIRS. For questions about the updated DGIS forms, please contact your MCHB Project Officer.
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AIR-P Presents: Research Basics Training: Working Towards Inclusive Autism Research
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
This webinar will provide an overview of a participatory project in which a team of Autistic and non-Autistic collaborators created and delivered an adaptable, multi-modal research training curriculum for Autistic Adults to build capacity for inclusion in research, and to build transferrable skills like teamwork, consensus-oriented decision making, and effective communication. The trainees participated in focus groups to set a research agenda on gender and sexuality.
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PY2024/FY2025 NIRS Kickoff Webinar
Thursday, August 08, 2024
4:00 PM EST - 5:30 PM EST
This webinar will provide a review of updates to NIRS for the new program reporting year, updates supporting federal reporting requirements, and address recommendations from federal funders and database users to help improve your database experience. These updates will be followed by Q&A and open floor discussion and will be recorded and archived. UCEDD and LEND Data Coordinators are strongly recommended to participate.
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
3:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET
Join the National Training Directors Council (NTDC) for its quarterly membership meeting on Tuesday, August 6th at 3:00 PM ET. Members will hear updates from NTDC and AUCD, meet new Training Directors, and listen to updates from training programs across the nation.
During the last half of the meeting, NTDC will highlight training programs with experience developing meaningful partnerships with other centers in the Network and how these partnerships enhanced their collective impact. We encourage you to share how your center collaborates with others in the Network, including best practices and lessons learned, and how the NTDC can further promote collaboration across training programs.
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Westat Presents: Autism CARES Evaluation Update
Monday, July 29, 2024
3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Please join the Autism CARES Evaluation Team for updates on FY 2022 Autism CARES evaluation activities. The virtual session will include an opportunity for grantees to hear preliminary analysis and ask questions of the Autism CARES Evaluation Team.
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AIR-P Research Day at Autism CARES Meeting 2024: Translating Research to Community Impact
Monday, July 22, 2024
2:00 - 4:30 PM ET
The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) will be hosting its 7th semi-annual Research Day on July 22, 2024, in conjunction with the 2024 Autism CARES Meeting. This virtual event is an opportunity to highlight research related to the physical health and overall well-being of autistic individuals. The 2024 theme is "Translating Research to Community Impact" and will feature poster presentations from across the nation. This virtual event is open to all.
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AIR-P Presents: Leveraging the AIR-P for Collaborative Research Through the LEND Program
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET
This webinar will provide an overview of the intersection between two initiatives funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): The Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) and The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program. Panelists will describe how they leverage the AIR-P to further the mission of the LEND program. They will discuss successful research projects their trainees have worked on that align with the goals of these programs. Panelists will also discuss challenges with instituting collaborative research and training projects and potential strategies for addressing these challenges. Finally, they will discuss ongoing work within the AIR-P LEND committee.
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Monday, July 15, 2024
2:00 - 3:15 PM ET
The 2024 Autism CARES Virtual Meeting Series is an opportunity for HRSA-funded CARES grantees (representing research, training, and state systems) to share information about activities within their respective networks, discuss emerging trends, and facilitate meaningful collaboration. This year’s virtual series theme is “Strengthening the MCH Workforce and System of Care: Using Innovative Methods to Measure and Demonstrate Program Impact”. For questions, please email [email protected].
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