Monday, July 15, 2013
3 pm
Organizational self-assessment is a necessary, effective, and systematic way to plan for and incorporate cultural and linguistic competence. An assessment should address the attitudes, behaviors, policies, structures, and practices of an organization, including those of its board, staff, and volunteers. While there are many tools and instruments to assess organizational cultural and linguistic competence, few have been developed to address the cross-section of organizations concerned with disability. The Cultural and Linguistic Competence Assessment for Disability Organizations (CLCADO) was developed specifically for this purpose. The CLCADO is intended to support organizations to (1) plan for and incorporate culturally and linguistically competent values, policies, structures, and practices in all aspects of their work; (2) enhance the quality of services, supports, and advocacy provided to diverse and underserved communities; (3) effect change in education, training, technical assistance, research, and public policy; and (4) advance cultural and linguistic competence as an essential approach to address racial and ethnic disparities and promote equity for people who experience disabilities and their families. This webinar examined the rationale, benefits, and process for self-assessment and introduced the CLCADO.
Read More >Strategies for Developing and Sustaining Partnerships with Underrepresented Communities
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
3 pm
This webinar reviewed evidence-based practices for developing and sustaining culturally appropriate partnerships with underrepresented communities. Dr. Suarez-Balcazar reviewed and discussed a framework for developing partnerships and 10 principles that are typical of successful partnership endeavors.
Read More >Equitable Transitions to Adulthood: Issues of Cultural and Social Capital
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
2 pm
One enduring challenge in the US system of education has been to prepare youth with disabilities for life beyond the classroom. While research and practice in transition education has made great strides in improving postsecondary outcomes for youth with disabilities, we still struggle to address the needs of youth with disabilities who are also from historically marginalized groups. Research demonstrates that cultural and social capital are important levers in both transition education and the pursuit of equity across diverse groups of people. In this presentation, specific types of cultural and social capital relevant to special education are identified. Next, their potential to impact positive postschool outcomes is explained. Finally, the implications for research and practice that take into consideration culture and diversity as complex, interactional variables are discussed.
Read More >Tuesday, September 27, 2011
2:30 pn
This webinar provided an overview of the importance of planning for transitions as well as the most recent technical assistance activities around UCEDD Director transitions. In response to requests across the network AUCD completed a series of interviews with middle- and upper-management at UCEDDs who have recently experienced director transition. Successful themes and trends determined from these interviews will be presented during the webinar. This webinar also presented the recently completed transition guide created by a workgroup of UCEDD leaders to inform university search practices for UCEDD directors.
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