College students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been involved in advocacy efforts to promote inclusive postsecondary education. These efforts include informing legislators, higher education personnel, school administrators, and IEP team members, as well as parents and prospective students, that inclusive postsecondary education is not only possible but an effective transition services model.
Topic: A discussion about voting
Hosted by: Liz Weintraub and Lauren Blachowiak, Liz’s co-worker
What happened: Liz and Lauren made a presentation on how to how to register to vote and how to vote safely. They also told students good ways to learn about the people running for office and more. You can watch the video to hear what they had to say.
The Williams Syndrome Association (WSA) will be holding its 2020 convention virtually, from October 5-18. The WSA is the most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams syndrome as well as doctors, researchers and educators. The WSA provides resources, support and the latest medical information to help your child today and throughout his/her life.
Join your colleagues in the Parent Center network and our partner organizations for this time to learn and share information and ideas to help “Build Strong Centers for Stronger Families!” The conference goal is to enhance your organization's capacity to serve and support the full range of diverse parents, children, and young adults with disabilities.
The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is an opportunity for current and future college students to:
This year's theme is "Achieving Equity: Leading the Way in the Next Decade." Although this year's conference will be entirely virtual, AUCD 2020 will continue to serve as a forum for meaningful collaborations around important topics, best practices, and issues that affect the disability community, our network and beyond. The 2020 AUCD Conference will take place December 7-9, from 12-5 pm EST each day. We will have a plenary session to start each day, followed by concurrent and poster session content.
This guide, developed by the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, is to inform researchers and communicators of research to use language that affirms the existence, experiences, and rights of individuals with disabilities. It contains concrete suggestions and rationales for making language more respectful and inclusive.
This guide answers questions like what is the ADA?, why is it important for me?, what protections does it provide?, as well as sharing information about the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act and the Olmstead Act. This toolkit is available in an easy read version as well as a plain language version with fewer graphics; both can be found attached to this resource.
Since 2019, college students and recent graduates have participated in a program called Think College Policy Advocates (TCPA) where they receive training to learn the basics of advocacy, get updates on the latest issues, and contact their representatives in Congress to advocate in person in Washington, D.C.
The purpose of the Think College Emerging Advocates Group is to learn and share information about advocacy and self-advocacy. This group is open to anyone learning to advocate for him or herself. This group is led by and for people with disabilities. Of course, supporters are welcome.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting, or use the call-in information below:
Meeting ID: 523 259 5428
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