The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council announced funding in 2020 for the Technical Assistance Hub for Postsecondary Education Opportunities. The Hub will connect, support, and train colleges and universities to develop or improve inclusive higher education programs. The Hub will also support the expansion of inclusive, dual enrollment programs for students with disabilities age 18 - 21.
Advocacy & Outreach
This group, led by Liz Weintraub of AUCD, is for people with disabilities to learn and talk about advocacy. Of course, supporters are welcome. Meetings will be held quarterly.
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National Coordinating Center
Emerging Advocates Group meeting
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.
Impacting policy does not have to be scary. This webinar, recorded in October 2019 by AUCD staff Liz Weintraub and Rylin Rodgers, shares the latest Washington news and explore what is happening in the 116th Congress and on the campaign trail. They share actions and tips to help you make an impact. This webinar is for those interested in finding out what is going on in Congress now, what issues need your attention, and how to impact change. Objectives: 1. Increase your knowledge of what is happening in federal policy 2. Build skills to impact your congressional delegation 3.
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National Coordinating Center
Recording of an Emerging Advocates group meeting from September 2019. This group, led by Liz Weintraub of AUCD, is for people with disabilities to learn and talk about advocacy. Of course, supporters are welcome. Meetings are held quarterly.
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National Coordinating Center
Webinar: Policy Tools You can Use to Share YOUR Voice
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Emerging Advocates Group meeting
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.
With the 116th Congress in session as of January 3, 2019, Liz wants YOU to know there is no reason to be scared of contacting your Congressperson! Here, she reminds you to feel comfortable about sharing your story and advocating yourself, and how you can contact your Congressperson.
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National Coordinating Center
This week, Liz Weintraub provides an overview of what public comments on rules and regulations are, and how you can make them.
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National Coordinating Center
This week on Tuesdays with Liz, host Liz Weintraub shares information about Congress, reminding viewers that they work for you. She also includes some useful tips for contacting your congressional representatives and highlights a relevant tool AUCD has.
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National Coordinating Center