Podcasts about university centers

In this episode we chat with Jackie Mohler, Executive Director of Family Outreach. Jackie discusses her legislative work on behalf of Montanans living with disabilities, and the ways in which engagement can -- and should -- continue after the session ends. Guest Bio: Jackie Mohler is Executive Director for Family Outreach Inc., a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. She has earned a Master of Education degree from MSU Billings, specializing in Special Education with Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jackie is a mother of two children diagnosed with learning disabilities who have greatly benefitted from developmental support services and these issues are very close to her heart. She brings over 25 years of experience working in the human services field in both direct support and management roles. As president of the Montana Association for Behavior Analysis in 2017, Jackie worked with colleagues and lawmakers to develop legislation creating a framework for behavior analyst licensure in the state of Montana. Jackie is a Licensed Behavior Analyst and serves as Vice Chair for the Montana Board of Psychologists. In 2020, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities selected her as an Emerging Leader, recognizing her commitment to civil rights and social justice. She continues to provide professional guidance to lawmakers concerning developmental disability services, interventions, and treatments.Organizations/resources mentioned in this episode: Family Outreach: https://familyoutreach.org/Behavioral Health System for Future Generations: https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/IndexBehavior Analyst Licensure Information (MT Department of Labor and Industry): https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psychologists/license-information/behavior-analystMontana Association of Community Disability Services: https://mtacds.com/Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

In this powerful episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with renowned disability advocate Liz Weintraub to explore what true health equity looks like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Liz, a senior policy specialist at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), brings her lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—sharing insights on advocacy, accessible healthcare, and the importance of plain language in medical settings. Liz discusses AUCD's national impact through 62 university-based centers across the U.S. and territories, her work on Capitol Hill, and key legislative priorities like ending subminimum wage (14c) and expanding home and community-based services. She also opens up about her own healthcare journey after a diabetes diagnosis, emphasizing the need for clear communication and respect for patient autonomy. Listeners will also learn about Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy for All, Liz's YouTube show that makes complex policy issues accessible to everyone. She shares how self-advocacy helped her transition out of institutional care and inspired her to empower others to do the same. Tune in to hear Liz's three essential tips for improving healthcare for people with IDD and why her message of "healthcare for all" is more important than ever.

In this powerful episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with renowned disability advocate Liz Weintraub to explore what true health equity looks like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Liz, a senior policy specialist at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), brings her lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—sharing insights on advocacy, accessible healthcare, and the importance of plain language in medical settings. Liz discusses AUCD's national impact through 62 university-based centers across the U.S. and territories, her work on Capitol Hill, and key legislative priorities like ending subminimum wage (14c) and expanding home and community-based services. She also opens up about her own healthcare journey after a diabetes diagnosis, emphasizing the need for clear communication and respect for patient autonomy. Listeners will also learn about Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy for All, Liz's YouTube show that makes complex policy issues accessible to everyone. She shares how self-advocacy helped her transition out of institutional care and inspired her to empower others to do the same. Tune in to hear Liz's three essential tips for improving healthcare for people with IDD and why her message of "healthcare for all" is more important than ever.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” -Proverbs 31:8-9   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with David Deere of the FASD United Affiliate Network Executive Council. David retired from the University of Arkansas, where he was the Director of Partners for Inclusive Communities, a research and training center for developmental disabilities. While in that position, he became aware that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most common groups of disabilities, yet largely overlooked. David worked on projects funded by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. One of those projects led to the establishment of Arkansas None for Nine, an Affiliate of FASD United. After his retirement, David founded the FASD special interest group at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities. He also co-founded the Specialty Diagnostic Resource Center, the 1st clinic in Arkansas focused on diagnosing FASDs and supporting individuals with the condition, as well as their families.   Listen in as Sandra and David discuss getting an FASD diagnosis and the importance of FASD diagnosis clinics.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on amazon.com fasdunited.org fascets.org

Seth Besse & Lindsay Crane of Undivided.io stop by for a visit with Shawn & Brian. Seth is Seth Besse is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, who has launched innovative technology products that enhance efficiency and broaden access to information. Seth and his team at Undivided.io are developing a groundbreaking platform – the first of its kind – designed to support families raising children with disabilities. This project underscores Seth's firm belief in the transformative potential of combining the collectiveknowledge of experienced parents and advocates with the power of cutting-edge technology.Lindsay is the Head of Content and Community at Undivided, sharing their mission to support and empower parents raising children with disabilities. As the parent of a teenager with cerebral palsy, Lindsay is driven to build and reinforce systems and practices that create a more inclusive culture. She's currently serving as a Community Representative on the CA State Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention and recently completed both a fellowship in the CA-LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) program at CHLA and a national appointment for The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)'s Council on Leadership in Advocacy. She advocates for systemic change and the establishment of inclusive education and culture at local, statewide, and national levels.

Our new MCH Bridges podcast episode addresses the critical importance of planning for and responding to the needs of women, children, and families, particularly those requiring complex care, during public health emergencies. The efforts described in this episode reflect the panelists' personal and professional experiences advocating for and implementing a state-level policy change to do just this. Tune in now to this detailed discussion about what it takes to implement a policy change aimed at ensuring that children with the most complex health care needs are less vulnerable to the impact of natural disasters and other emergencies. This example demonstrates how family advocates and staff from multiple state agencies partnered to create an amendment for the Medically Fragile Technology Dependent Medicaid Waiver that enabled critical power generators to be purchased with the use of waiver service funds.  This episode is a part of AMCHP's Building Resilience from Lived Experience anthology.ResourcesBuilding Resilience from Lived Experience: AMCHP's Collection of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Stories  Home Generator Information for MFTD Waiver Families (University of Illinois Chicago's DSCC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Checklist for Maternal and Infant Health (AMCHP, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)   Prepared4ALL: Whole Community Inclusive Emergency Planning (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) Find a Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F) or Family Voices Affiliate Organization (FVAO) Parent to Parent USA 

This special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition revisits a popular episode from June 7th, 2024. Dr. Audrey Juhasz, researcher at the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice at Utah State University, discusses findings from their disability data analysis research; Nada Hassanein, health inequities reporter at Stateline, talks about her article which details research from UC San Francisco dealing with maternal implicit bias training; and ASTHO's PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help protect and support your teams. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees The Salt Lake Tribune Article: Opinion – Too often, Utah neglects the mental health needs of individuals with disabilities Chronic Health Conditions Among People with Disabilities Living in the Mountain West Stateline News Article: To close racial gap in maternal health, some states take aim at implicit bias ASTHO PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, discusses a scan of literature focused on diversity to encourage people to consider work in public health; Dr. Nassira Nicola, Deputy Director for Access and Inclusion in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement, reflects on a study by ASTHO and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities that focuses on how people living with disabilities interacted with mass vaccination centers; and a report from ASTHO examines the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. National Hispanic Health Foundation Webpage PublicHealthCareers.org Association of University Centers on Disability News Release: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Report: COVID-19 Impact on Inpatient Admissions and Chronic Conditions Among Medicaid Enrollees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Analysis of Louisiana and Pennsylvania  

Dr. Liz Wood, Scholarly Assistant Professor at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University, discusses her grant-winning research on disability data; Julia Von Alexander, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Island Support, says leaders with the Federated States of Micronesia are working to improve healthcare access for remote island populations; Veronica Halloway, Executive Director for the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health, reflects on National Minority Health Month; and Trust for America's Health has announced that ASTHO has earned an Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition. Association of University Centers on Disabilities News Release: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Blog Article: Improving Access to Healthcare in the Pacific: Q&A with Patrick Abraham Trust for America's Health News Release: The Association for State and Territorial Health Officials Achieves Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition  

Dr. Audrey Juhasz, Researcher at the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice at Utah State University, discusses findings from their disability data analysis research; Nada Hassanein, Health Inequities Reporter at Stateline, talks about her article which details research from UC San Francisco dealing with maternal implicit bias training; and ASTHO's PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help protect and support your teams. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees The Salt Lake Tribune Article: Opinion – Too often, Utah neglects the mental health needs of individuals with disabilities Chronic Health Conditions Among People with Disabilities Living in the Mountain West Stateline News Article: To close racial gap in maternal health, some states take aim at implicit bias ASTHO PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, talks about a dashboard for state-wide overdose data; Chevelle Glymph, Senior Director of Public Health at the Association for University Centers of Disabilities, discusses grant funding that focuses on disability data analysis; an ASTHO brief emphasizes the need for specialized care for high-risk pregnant persons and infants; and Dr. Jerome Larkin is the new Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Webpage: Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Brief: Enhancing Consumer Awareness Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Webpage: Jerome Larkin  

This week, we are joined by Dr. Janie Funk, who is the Clinical Director at Behaven Kids, overseeing the  ABA programs and services across all locations. Dr. Funk brings over a decade of experience in providing  services for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Dr. Funk's contributions are  pivotal in expanding Behaven Kids reach to support more families in Nebraska. Her commitment lies in  not just maintaining but elevating the quality of behavioral health services through her leadership in  building clinical teams and developing effective systems. Join us as Dr. Funk shares her knowledge into  ABA therapy, parenting strategies for children with autism, and her vision for the future of Behaven Kids. Resources Behaven Kids | Children Mental Health Services in Omaha, NE (28) Janie A. Funk | LinkedIn Low publication rate of 2005 conference presentations: Implications for practitioners serving individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities Restructuring Law Enforcement Agencies to Support Prosocial Values: A Behavior-Scientific Model for Addressing Police Brutality (29) Behaven Kids: Overview | LinkedIn Behaven Kids blog. https://behavenkids.com/blog/ CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html CDC Milestones Tracker App. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html ABA Visualized. https://abavisualized.com/collections/for-parents ABA Visualized is a helpful resource for parents to learn more about a behavioral approach to understanding and supporting their child Association of University Centers on Disabilities. https://www.aucd.org/about-us advocacy, community health, education, training see "Get Involved" tab ................................................................ Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss:The Disability Tax teens with physical disabilities and health conditions face as they begin their college journey. Differences in accommodations and support for your student college. How a college technically complying with federal law is different from being 100% accessible for all students and what your teen should consider. The adulting skills your student will need to learn regarding their health conditions.Key Takeaways: The ADA provides for reasonable accommodations. However, those can look different at different universities and colleges and even between programs at the same university or college. There is no perfect college for all students with similar disabilities. The right fit is the one the student chooses after having done the necessary research. Of the schools surveyed by United Spinal, only 16 colleges and universities were 100% physically accessible. Understanding the level of accessibility can be very important for your student and their needs. Manage your expectations - surprises will pop up in college. “The ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, also applies to the workplace. So when your student is seeking accommodations in college, that's a good training ground for thinking about what their needs might be later on once they graduate college and go into the workplace.” – Annie TulkinAbout Annie Tulkin: Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an educator, author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. Annie has worked in the disability field for her entire professional career including positions as a Regional Disability Coordinator for Humanitas, Inc. working on the Job Corps disability support contract for The Department of Labor, and as a Project Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) where she worked with both the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) and University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Technical Assistance projects. Episode References:Accessible College partnership with the Reeve Foundation Navigating the Transition to College with ParalysisUnited Spinal: Wheels on Campus-20 wheelchair-friendly campuses guidePerkins School for the Blind-College Readiness Resource CenterHow Can Students with Health Conditions Successfully Navigate the College Transition?Job Accommodation NetworkGet Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Annie:Website: accessiblecollege.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/AcssCollege Facebook: facebook.com/accessiblecollege Instagram: instagram.com/accessiblecollege/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annietulkin-3b66b719/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In this episode, Annie Tulkin, the founder of Accessible College, and I discuss the world of college transition support for students with disabilities. Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the path to college success for all students.BioAnnie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an educator, author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country. Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. In that position she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body. Annie has worked in the disability field for her entire professional career including positions as a Regional Disability Coordinator for Humanitas, Inc. working on the Job Corps disability support contract for The Department of Labor, and as a Project Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) where she worked with both the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) and University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Technical Assistance projects. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Masters in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-'05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-'08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and daughter.  Website: www.accessiblecollege.com Facebook: @AccessibleCollege Twitter: @AcssCollegeInstagram: AccessibleCollegeConnect with me on LinkedIn and become a part of our Circle community.Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

We open up the vault to revisit guest host Amy Scherer's previous interview with Liz Weintraub, where Liz discussed her journey from a sheltered workshop to a Senior Advocacy Specialist on the Public Policy team at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.

Yetta Myrick is a mother of a teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is the founder and president of DC Autism Parents –a non-profit organization. In this episode, Jeiri is joined by Yetta to discuss her role as a mother and advocate, and how she promotes developmental monitoring to get her community the help, they need to access services for their children. Together, Jeiri and Yetta talk about how Yetta's personal life has influenced and motivated the work she's doing in advocacy. Yetta also reveals her personal fears and concerns as a mom, and why support is crucial to sustaining the work she does as an advocate. They discuss the harsh realities of dealing with the public's perception, specifically how this problem unfairly falls on Black and Brown communities. And finally, they wrap this episode up with Yetta's advice for dismantling racism within our network. Tune in and listen as Yetta promotes resiliency in Black families with young children, especially in the modern climate of the pandemic.This episode was supported in part by an Association of University Centers on Disabilities/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement (6 NU38OT000280-02-02).Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

Linguistically responsive services are incredibly important in the development of children. However, cultural awareness is a crucial piece of providing the best and most supportive services for a diverse group of individuals.Dr. Debra Vigil is a professor of speech pathology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is also a "Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador" to Nevada. Her work includes conducting research in the areas of cultural differences in typically developing children in order to help determine a difference or disorder for diagnostic purposes.She's also recently published work related to diversity in graduate admission practices in communication disorders. She joins us today to share the way culture impacts service provision and how she prepares speech and language pathologists to practice cultural humility. Dr. Vigil dives into her journey as a speech change pathologist, the biggest obstacle in her line of work, and what cultural humility and competency look like. She also discusses why speech therapy involves the whole family and not just the individual child.Join us for this insightful episode all about cultural humility, impact, and awareness, in the field of linguistically responsive services.This episode was supported in part by an Association of University Centers on Disabilities/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement (6 NU38OT000280-02-02).Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit: adalive.org/episodes/episode-114/ The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has a shared vision where all people with disabilities participate fully in their communities. The AUCD supports a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs, including: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRC), and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Programs (DBP). Tune in to learn about the important work of the AUCD and its network, and the far-reaching initiatives of the AUCD that promote independence, productivity, and community inclusion for the disability community. Our guest for this ADA Live! episode is John Tschida, Executive Director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). Mr. Tschida was previously the Director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The ten regional ADA Centers across the United States are funded by a grant from NIDILLR to provide information, training, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We kick off 2023 by speaking about sibs and access to technology with one of our past Chairs and Associate Research Professor at the University of Kansas, Shea Tanis. Resources:SLN Endorses The Declaration of The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information AccessTechnology FirstSelf-DeterminationAssistive Technology ActsDigital Equity ActState Assistive Technology Program InformationAffordable Connectivity ProgramBroadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) ProgramNational Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD)UCEDDs by State“digital equity forums” Google searchState of the StatesAppendix K WaiversARPA FundsAmerican Rescue PlanSibNet on FacebookSibling Support ProjectConsumer Electronics ShowcaseHaptic technologyTactile InternetMusic Credit: Hope by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comSupport the show

Dr. Anna Esbensen, psychologist with the Thomas Center for Down Syndrome at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joined the podcast to answer a listener question about psychological issues that are seen in Down syndrome.   Thomas Center for Down Syndrome https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/t/down-syndrome/services Association of University Centers on Disabilities https://www.aucd.org/directory/directory.cfm?program=UCEDD The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) http://thenadd.org Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (currently out of print) https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Wellness-Adults-Down-Syndrome/dp/1890627658/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ANS38WEA9XWV&keywords=mental+health+down+syndrome&qid=1662478738&sprefix=%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-3 If you have a question that you would like us to address on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with us at the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.   

Description: Adriane Griffen, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, Senior Director, Public Health and Leadership at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, discusses disability inclusion in public health programs, training, and leadership. Interviewer: Melissa Cheplic, MPH, NADD-DDS, Senior Training and Consultation Specialist for the Community Positive Behavior Support project at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Click for Full Transcript of Episode 3

Today, Julie Christensen, Executive Director of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) joins Drs. Houtenville and O'Neill, and Denise Rozell, Policy Strategist at Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). Watch the recordings at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE. Her research and policy work has focused on the areas of transition, employment, quality of life, and leisure… The post APSE Conversations: APSE Updates with Julie Christensen appeared first on Association of People Supporting Employment First.

Families living in rural and frontier setting may live hours away from the nearest specialist and have a small pool of therapists and providers from which to choose. How can a support system and work force be formed for these families? Links to Mentioned Content: Telehealth and telepractice regulations vary by state. Therapy-focused national associations track these regulations, by state. AOTA State Actions Affecting OT in Response to COVID-19 Virtual School-based Services via Telehealth ASHA Tracking of State Laws and Regulations for Telepractice and Licensure Policy Telepractice Services and Coronavirus/ COVID-19 ----- The National Bureau of Health Workforce  ECHO – Extension for Community Health Outcomes:  Find your state Assistive Technology Program F2Fs  Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)  LEND programs  About the Guests: Molly Kimmel, OTR-L & Martin Blair, PhD Molly Kimmel is the Program Director of MonTECH, within the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities in Missoula, Montana. MonTECH provides technology, support, and services that focus on improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities across the state. After graduating from Gonzaga University and an early career in adult education, Molly decided to pursue occupational therapy (OT) as an avenue to help adults and children more fully participate in meaningful, necessary, and valuable activities. She received her master's degree in OT from the University of Washington in 2010 and has practiced at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula for nearly 11 years. Molly transitioned to the role of Program Director at MonTECH in April of 2020 and has carried the program forward, managing pandemic-related challenges while still meeting the evolving assistive technology needs of Montana families. In addition to her role at MonTECH, Molly is the Montana State Coordinator and OT faculty for URLEND (Utah Regional Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), a collaborative and interdisciplinary training program for students and professionals working with children with special health care needs. In April of 2021, Molly was elected as the President of the Montana Occupational Therapy Association. She is passionate about neurodevelopmental rehabilitation, building connections to provide best practices in care, and helping people achieve greater independence in all aspects of life. Understanding a work/life balance is the cornerstone of any good OT, so Molly also spends plenty of time traveling, floating down Montana rivers, and tending her community garden.  Dr. Martin Blair began his career as a special education teacher. Following that experience, he spent the next two decades at Utah's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD), as director of the Utah Assistive Technology Program, Chair of Utah's Interagency Outreach Training Initiative, the policy director of the National Center on Disability and Access to Education, the Associate Director of the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education, and the CPD's Assistant Director for Policy and Development. In these various roles he has built trusting, collaborative relationships with colleagues from a variety of disciplines in university, community, state and national circles. In 2013, Dr. Blair assumed leadership of the University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, Montana's UCEDD. Dr. Blair has presented over 60 papers to national and international audiences and authored dozens of professional articles. He has generated nearly $25 million in grant and contract funds to support his efforts. He currently serves as a Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the Association of University Centers on Disability. Dr. Blair's work is focused on improving the quality of services and supports for individuals with disabilities and their families by working closely with trainees, Center staff, university faculty and administration, state and federal legislators and administration officials, and those who are the primary beneficiaries of the services and supports that he and his colleagues provide.

Many colleges and universities have long-established centers of Portuguese studies, and we are also starting to see the establishment of new centers. How can these university centers play a role in driving more engagement in our communities? Moderator: Angela Simoes, PALCUS Chair Speakers: Fresno, PBBI: Diniz Borges Brown University, Onesimo Almeida Rhode Island College: Silvia Oliveira UMass Dartmouth: Paula Rioux UC Santa Barbara: Andre Correia de Sa Saab Center for Portuguese Studies: Frank Sousa UC Berkeley: Deolinda Adao

 Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP, has been a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for over 10 years using her expertise  as the CEO & Founder of The Resource Key which focuses on Inclusive Branding to ensure People with Disabilities are included, and making meaningful connections with brands. Jourdan was awarded LinkedIn Top Voices 2020: Equity in the Workplace, established one of the first resource websites for students interested in the field of Speech Language Pathology (www.futureslps.com) which has received recognition worldwide, owner of one of the largest SLP resources groups on LinkedIn with over 18,000 members. Her work has been featured in USA Gymnastics, American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), MarketWatch, Fast Company, PopSugar, Association of University Centers on Disability, and Kennedy Center.Jourdan has developed inclusive gymnastics programs, reading literacy programs, and is the author of Our Reading Literacy Kitchen: Fresh Approaches to Target Reading Literacy Skills. Her creativity, leadership, and diverse skillset is evident from her work as an advisor to companies and organizations ranging from digital speech therapy, gymnastics, international reading literacy initiatives, culinary industry technology platform, and many more.  

Episode 3: Words Are Powerful GUEST: Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP, Founder of The Resource Key https://media.blubrry.com/incluse_this/content.blubrry.com/incluse_this/Incluse_This_S1_E3_Words_Are_Powerful.mp3 How powerful are the words we use? What effect do words have on how we interpret information? In this episode, host Sarah Kirwan and guest Jourdan Saunders, have a down-to-earth conversation about words, words, and more words. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how powerful words are, within the framework of disability, woke capitalism, relationships, plain language, getting comfortable in our conversations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and much more. QUICK LINKS As language, perceptions and social mores change at a seemingly faster and faster rate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for communicators to figure out how to refer to people with disabilities. This style guide, developed by the National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University, is intended to help. It covers almost 200 words and terms commonly used when referring to disability. OUR GUEST: Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP Jourdan Saunders, MS, CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist, Disability Inclusion Consultant, Author, and Resource Generator. She develops solutions to ensure people with disabilities are included and are making meaningful connections with brands. Jourdan is the founder of The Resource Key providing consulting services using innovative approaches, research based industry resources, and advising companies to ensure People with Disabilities are included, and making meaningful connections with brands. She is the owner of one of the largest SLP resources group with over 15,000 followers. Jourdan has written several articles for non-profit organizations, major magazines, and online resources. Her work has been featured in USA Gymnastics, American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), MarketWatch, Association of University Centers on Disability, and Kennedy Center. TRANSCRIPT Hi, and welcome to Incluse This! This I'm your host, Sarah Kirwan. And this is a movement for disability equity. Today, we're talking with Jourdan Saunders, and we're talking about how powerful words are. Jourdan Saunders is a speech language pathologist, a disability inclusion consultant, author, and resource generator. She is the founder of The Resource Key, a business providing consulting services that use innovative approaches, research-based industry resources, and advising companies to ensure people with disabilities are included. And also making meaningful connections with brands. She's the owner of one of the largest resources group with more than 15,000 followers. Jourdan has written several articles for nonprofit magazines, and organizations, and online resources. Her work has been featured in USA Gymnastics, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, MarketWatch, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, and The Kennedy Center. Jourdan established one of the first resource websites for students interested in the field of speech language pathology, Future SLPs, which has received recognition worldwide. Recently, she created a program that infuses art and reading literacy skills entitled Design Read Create. Jourdan is the author of Our Reading Literacy Kitchen: Fresh Approaches to Target Reading Literacy Skills. And with that, let's dive in. Welcome to Incluse This! Jourdan. I am super thrilled to be here with you today talking about words, words, and more words. Thank you so much for having me, Sarah. I am honored to be here with you on this podcast. And words can be used in a positive way or a negative way. So you and I met virtually last September, and I remember exactly why I got ahold of you. Because I all of a sudden got pretty active on LinkedIn, and I wanted to see who was posting in the disability, equity, and inclusion space.

Join Shain Neumeier and Lydia X. Z. Brown in conversation about the connections between youth rights, disability justice, and racial justice movements in addressing coercive and forced treatment, institutionalization, and mass criminalization. They will discuss the connections between applied behavior analysis and conversion therapy, the history of the Judge Rotenberg Center's electric shock torture, and the deinstitutionalization and decarceration movements.Shain Neumeier is a lawyer, activist, and community organizer, as well as an out and proud member of the disabled, trans, queer, and asexual communities. Their passion on the issue of ending abuse and neglect of youth with disabilities in schools and treatment facilities stems from their own experiences with involuntary medical treatment and bullying, and led them to go to law school. They have pursued their goal of using legal advocacy to address these problems ever since. Shain's work appears in Autistic Activism and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontlines, Resistance and Hope: Crip Wisdom for the People, Rewire News, and Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking.Among other honors, they were named the Massachusetts Bar Association's Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2018, the Self Advocacy Association of New York State's Self Advocate of the Year in 2017, and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities' Leadership in Advocacy Awardee in 2015. Shain has previously worked with the Intersex and Genderqueer Recognition Project, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, and the Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth. When not working, they're probably crafting, playing Dungeons & Dragons, listening to history podcasts, or watching Netflix with their partner and three feline roommates.Lydia X. Z. Brown is a disability justice advocate, organizer, educator, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work has largely focused on interpersonal and state violence against multiply-marginalized disabled people living at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, nation, and language. They are Policy Counsel for the Privacy and Data Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology; Adjunct Lecturer in Disability Studies for Georgetown University's Department of English; and Director of Policy, Advocacy, & External Affairs at the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. They are also founder and volunteer director of the Fund for Community Reparations for Autistic People of Color's Interdependence, Survival, and Empowerment. Currently, they serve as a founding board member of the Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports, presidential appointee to the American Bar Association's Commission on Disability Rights, and chair of the American Bar Association's Section on Civil Rights & Social Justice, Disability Rights Committee.Previously, Lydia worked on disability rights and algorithmic fairness at Georgetown Law's Institute for Tech Law and Policy, served as Justice Catalyst Legal Fellow for the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and worked at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network as a member of the national policy team. They are former Chairperson of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Visiting Lecturer at Tufts University, Holley Law Fellow at the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Patricia Morrissey Disability Policy Fellow at the Institute for Educational Leadership. While a student, Lydia was a legal extern/student practitioner for the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, student attorney in the Prisoners' Rights Clinic, and investigative intern for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

In this episode Matt Wappett hosts a conversation about policy with Rylin Rodgers from AUCD. Rylin Rodgers is the Director of Public Policy at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities where she works on federal policy and legislative issues that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families. Prior to working at AUCD, Rylin served as the Training Director and Family Leadership Coordinator for the Riley Child Development Center (Indiana's LEND), and was a founding board member of Family Voices Indiana. Both as a parent and as a professional, Rylin has extensive expertise on topics including special education regulations, public and private health care financing and family/professional partnerships. English Transcript Transcripción en Español Links:AUCD Policy Page   *Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road"

Liz Weintraub shares her unique employment story - her journey from a sheltered workshop to a Senior Advocacy Specialist on the Public Policy team at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.

With students returning to campus, the group visits the UW-Eau Claire campus. Jane & Jerry share memories of attending UWEC while Scott sits down with Kristin Schumacher the Director of University Centers. Among topics discussed... - Why she came to Eau Claire from Chicago - Overseeing the Forum Lecture Series & importance of it. - Development of the Viennese Ball and other campus/community events. - COVID-19 precautions being taken.

This week we followed up with Destiny Watkins, a disability rights advocate and member of the IDD-MH Research Partnership. We wanted to check in with Destiny to see how she is doing and discuss some of the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting her and others with disabilities. We hope that you enjoy listening to our conversation with Destiny.Link to TranscriptLink to group interview Destiny's Bio:I have many lived experience of Physical/Development/Mental Health challenges. I am a DoTerra Wellness Advocate. I played a central role as an advisory board member of the Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health (IDD- MH) Research Partnership (PCORI Tier A P2P award: #7675658-A), I helped design the techniques we used to better understand the needs and experiences of young adults with IDD and co-occurring mental health conditions. I have done several national presentations and webinars to share what we learned. I was also an advocate for our group at a national expert panel held by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). I was also part of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) national conference and annual reauthorization. I have made multiple presentations about mental health advocacy and natural approaches including for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the START National Training Institute and I was also on a few other advisory boards for peer mentoring intervention also with Boston University. I am a primary member as a co-investigator for “Reconciling the Past & Changing the Future: Engaging young adults with IDD-MH and researchers in CER/comparative effectiveness research”.I also am involved in other projects around the country since my past project are connected and involved in project like The Arc Of United States and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) I also am a self-advocate in my local city hall engineering and planning/development with helping improving ADA accessibility and also when I travel for conferences and expert panels presentations.I also bring awareness of wheelchair accessibility and how to be more aware of people with many disabilities not just visual disabilities. *Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road"

Joyce welcomes Liz Weinstraub, senior advocacy specialist for The Association of University Centers on Disabilities ( AUCD), located in Silver Spring, MD. The AUCD is a national, nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the national network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice through research, education, leadership, and services for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities. Ms. Weinstraub will be discussing COVID-19 and how it affects people with intellectual disabilities.

In this episode we talked to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Partnership (IDD-MH). This group is made up of researchers, including people with lived experience of IDD and/or mental health concerns.  Members of this group involved in this interview include Destiny Watkins, Micah Peace, Janet Shouse, Jessica Kramer, and Ravita Maharaj; brief bios of each person are included below. The purpose of this group is to learn about and make recommendations to improve access to mental health services for young adults with IDD-MH and we learn about how they became involved in this project and the impact it has had.LinksFull transcript: http://https://www.mhddcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IDD-MH-Research-Group-Interview-Transcript.docxstaging2.mhddcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Group-Interview-Transcript.docxArticle by the IDD-MH Research Partnership: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19315864.2019.1636910?journalCode=umid20MHDD National Training Center: www.mhddcenter.org Thank you for listening to the Mental Health Crossroads Podcast - where we explore the intersection of mental health and developmental disabilities. This podcast is produced by Dr. Alex Schiwal and is hosted by Dr. Jeff Sheen. This podcast is a product of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, which is a grant from the Administration for Community Living. Remember to like, subscribe, listen, and share wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on social media @mhddcenter.*Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road" Guest Bios:Destiny:I have many lived experience of Physical/Development/Mental Health challenges. I am a DoTerra Wellness Advocate. I played a central role as an advisory board member of the Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health (IDD- MH) Research Partnership (PCORI Tier A P2P award: #7675658-A), I helped design the techniques we used to better understand the needs and experiences of young adults with IDD and co-occurring mental health conditions. I have done several national presentations and webinars to share what we learned. I was also an advocate for our group at a national expert panel held by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). I was also part of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) national conference and annual reauthorization. I have made multiple presentations about mental health advocacy and natural approaches including for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the START National Training Institute and I was also on a few other advisory boards for peer mentoring intervention also with Boston University. I am a primary member as a co-investigator for “Reconciling the Past & Changing the Future: Engaging young adults with IDD-MH and researchers in CER/comparative effectiveness research”.I also am involved in other projects around the country since my past project are connected and involved in project like The Arc Of United States and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) I also am a self-advocate in my local city hall engineering and planning/development with helping improving ADA accessibility and also when I travel for conferences and expert panels presentations.I also bring awareness of wheelchair accessibility and how to be more aware of people with many disabilities not just visual disabilities. Micah:  Micah Peace is an Autistic, multiply-disabled educator and community organizer from Louisville, KY. Grounded in an Intersectional, interdisciplinary approach as well as their own personal experiences of Disability, Micah strives to foster collaboration between Disability service providers and the Disability Community to promote true access, inclusion, and empowerment through creativity, acceptance, and collaboration. They are a founding member of the Kentuckiana Autistic Spectrum Alliance (KASA), an affiliate group of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network serving the Louisville Metro Area, including Southern Indiana. Janet:Janet Shouse works at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center in Nashville, TN, as the program coordinator for the IDD Toolkit, www.iddtoolkit.org, an online resource for medical providers to better serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The IDD Toolkit Project also offers online training to help build capacity of clinicians to serve adults with IDD. Janet also serves with TennesseeWorks, a partnership of state agencies and disability organizations aiming to improve the employment landscape for people with disabilities. As part of that work, she writes and edits a blog called “Rise to Work,” www.tennesseeworks.org/blog/. Janet has also been a member of the advisory board of a national research project examining the needs of young adults with IDD and mental health conditions, the IDD-MH Research Partnership. She is the parent of three young adults, including a son with autism Links and resources: Here is the link to the journal article that we published that includes the findings of our survey and storytelling session, as well as our recommendations for research, policy and practice!https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19315864.2019.1636910?journalCode=umid20 Ravita:Dr. Maharaj is a licensed, clinical social worker in the District of Columbia, with extensive experience in program development and implementation for adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse. Her previous employment includes 12 years at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute, Washington, DC, in the position Director/Division Director, and three years as a Research/Evaluation Coordinator at Community Connections, Inc., the largest mental health agency in Washington, DC.Dr. Maharaj earned a doctorate in social work at the Catholic University of America, with a research interest in organizational factors that influence the implementation of evidence-based practices. She also holds an MSW from Howard University and a bachelor's from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Originally from Trinidad, she has worked for over 20 years in human services in Washington, DC.Jessica:Dr. Jessica Kramer, PhD, OTR/L is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida. Dr. Kramer’s research draws upon theoretical concepts and methodologies from occupational therapy, disability studies, education and rehabilitation to: 1) Partner with youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the development and evaluation of rehabilitation products; 2) Develop community-based interventions that equip youth with I/DD and their families with the skills to identify and resolve environmental barriers to participation; and 3) Design high quality patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) using contemporary measurement approaches. Dr. Kramer uses quantitative, qualitative, and participatory approaches to design projects that harness the optimal method needed to answer complex research questions and meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, including youth and young adults with disabilities, their families, and rehabilitation professionals.​  

Liz is Senior Advocacy Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) and host of the series "Tuesdays with Liz" where she interviews people involved in policy making and advocacy to educate grassroots leaders about policy issues. She worked with the office of Senator Casey of Pennsylvania on his Aging Committee staff and was appointed by President Obama to serve on the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. A nationally respected disability leader, Liz lives and works in Maryland.

For Additional information and Transcript visit www.adalive.org/episode73 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the theme for 2019 is "The Right Talent, Right Now." The U.S. Department of Labor states this year’s theme emphasizes the essential role that people with disabilities play in America's economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for skilled talent. In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), our guest on ADA Live! will be Liz Weintraub, Senior Advocacy Specialist with the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). Liz is also a graduate of the Georgia Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (GaLEND) interdisciplinary training program at the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University. Ms. Weintraub will discuss her personnel career path, the challenges she has overcome, and the role that both advocacy and self-advocacy have played in her career success. She will share her work at the AUCD, including her popular video series “Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy For All.” She will also share her thoughts on why the unemployment rate remains high for people with disabilities, and the importance of thinking about a “career” versus a “job.”

On this episode of the Mental Health Crossroads podcast, our host Jeff Sheen interviews Dr. Elaine Eisenbaum from Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. They discuss her educational background, her current projects including the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, and how they both became involved in the field of disabilities and their interest in disability rights.Some of the links mentioned in this episode are:Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky: https://www.hdi.uky.edu/Voices page on the MHDD website, you can access transcripts of previous podcasts and find a link to share your story about mental health and intellectual and developmental disability through our digital storytelling initiative: https://mhddcenter.org/voices/To access a full transcript of this episode head to:Episode 2 Transcript_Dr. Elaine EisenbaumAUCD (Association of University Centers on Disability) website: https://www.aucd.org//template/index.cfmGuest Biography:Dr. Elaine Eisenbaum serves as a Project Director at University of Kentucky’s Human Development Institute (HDI), a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Prior to joining HDI, Dr. Eisenbaum worked at the University of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies, where she taught disability studies courses while obtaining her PhD in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Eisenbaum’s scholarly work aims to create intervention models focused on improving health outcomes and well-being for people with disabilities. Her research interests include universal design, health disparities among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, co-occurring mental illness and intellectual disabilities, transition, and eugenics and disability history. Currently, Dr. Eisenbaum is Project Director on a 3-year Administration for Community Living grant, building a National Training Center on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, which will include universally designed web-based trainings. Music is "Looking Down the Road" by Jonny Clay

In 2011, Atlanta-based CDC joined with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and the Heath Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau to launch “Learn the Signs. Act Early," an initiative to address skyrocketing rates of autism among American children. Jennie Couture, DECAL's Director of Practice and Support Services, serves as Georgia's ambassador for this nationwide program. We talk with Jennie about the importance of early intervention. Support the show (http://www.decal.ga.gov)

Interprofessional training opportunities are available for occupational therapy practitioners. Listen and learn about Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) and the role of OT in interprofessional practice, leadership, and advocacy. Featuring guests: Kris Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, IMH-E Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP Assistant Professor University of St. Augustine-Miami Benjamin R. Kaufman, MSW Senior Program Manager for Maternal and Child Health Technical Assistance Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Sandra Schefkind, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Moderator AOTA Pediatric Practice Manager

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato,executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Members consist of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC). These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. Mr. Imparato, will discuss the mission of the organization in deptth.

1 in 5 people in the U.S. has a disability, a large community that can lead change and shatter the culture of ableism. In this episode of ALL INCLUSIVE, Jay is joined by Andy Imparato, executive director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, to untangle the conflicts preventing the disability community from moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, executive director of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. These programs serve every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. Mr. Imparato will share the latest information on his current work with the AUCD.

Joyce welcomes Tony Coelho, Author of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Christine Griffin, Executive Director of Disability Law Center of Massachusetts, and Andy Imparato, Executive Director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). The guests will discuss the mission of AUCD. AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Members consist of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC). These programs serve, and are located in, every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers.

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, Executive Director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Members consist of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC). These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. Mr. Imparato, will be reflecting on the passage of the ADA upon its 26th anniversary and sharing the latest information on his current work with the AUCD.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Kirsten Behling, the Director of the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Suffolk University. Prior to joining Suffolk, Kirsten worked for the University Centers of Excellence on Disability at both the University of Massachusetts Boston and the University of New Hampshire. At both institutions Kirsten wrote and directed projects funded by the Office of Postsecondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education on inclusive practices for students with disabilities in postsecondary education. Kirsten is currently leading a team of disability service professionals in partnership with the University of Connecticut in the development of an online certificate course for Disability Services in Higher Education. Kirsten also speaks nationally on the topics of universal design in higher education, strategies for effectively educating faculty on working with students with disabilities and accessibility online learning. She also serves at the president of the New England Association of Higher Education and Disability Services (AHEAD). (After this episode was recorded, Kirsten accepted a new position at Tufts University as the Director of Student Accessibility Services.) Segment 1: Benefits of research/writing collaborations [00:00-11:55] In this first segment, Kirsten and Katie talk about their collaborative work and some of the benefits they have found from research and writing collaborations. Segment 2: What to do when a research or writing collaboration goes bad [11:56-23:40] In segment two, Kirsten and Katie share some experiences with collaborations that have not gone as well as they would have liked and offer strategies to respond to challenging situations. Segment 3: What makes a good research collaborator/collaboration? [23:41-35:00] In segment three, Kirsten and Katie share some of the components they look for to set up a strong collaboration from the start. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment on the "Research in Action" website (http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/podcast) or contact us via: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. Mr. Imparato, will be reflecting on the passage of the ADA upon its 25th anniversary and sharing the latest information on his current work with the AUCD.

Greg interviews friend and disability advocate Andy Imparato, Executive Director of the Association of University Centers on Disability about his life with bi-polar disorder.  The Strength Coach also shares his story of overcoming negative body image and urges you to drop the baggage to be free. … Read more about this episode...

Host Dr Gil Tippy  Christopher M. Gauthiér's  photography can be found in the permanent collections of the Mississippi Museum of Art; Webster University, The Netherlands; Koltsovo Airport, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation and in private collections nationally and internationally. Christopher has presented his project, Evidence and Artifacts at conferences, symposiums and workshops on art, the environment, and disability; including at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities 2012 Conference in Washington D.C., the 2013 Mountain West Arts Conference, and three consecutive years at the US Autism and Asperger Association World Conference.  In 2013, Christopher was awarded a Utah Visual Arts Fellowship and the Autism Council of Utah's Individual of the Year Award.  His focus on autism evolved out of the struggle to access the necessary interventions and treatments for his children on the spectrum, and from his own life experience as an individual affected by Aspergers Syndrome. It is his goal to stimulate the national dialogue on the impact of environmental insults on human health and development. Christopher currently sits on the advisory board of the US Autism and Asperger Association, and Madison House Foundation, a non-profit advocacy organization whose mission is to improve the lives of adults facing the challenges of autism spectrum disorder. Jacqueline F. Gauthiér is currently the Director for Morningside School, a private preschool and kindergarten in Logan, UT.  Jacqueline has been a life-long advocate for women and children, with a background in crisis intervention, including medical and legal advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and case management services for abused children. 

Joyce welcomes Andy Imparato, executive director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). This is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. These programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change. Mr. Imparato, will be discussing the impact of the AUCD organization on issues that are important to the community of people with disabilities.

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