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2007 AUCD Central Office Updates

This update provides information on the new UCEDD and LEND directors, the recently elected AUCD Board of Directors, activities of the Board Councils, notable events at the conference, points of interest, AUCD finances, staff changes, publications and resources, and ongoing projects.

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2007 AUCD Central Office Updates

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  1. 2007 AUCD Central Office Updates

  2. Welcome new UCEDD & LEND Directors • Although not new to the network, the following people are new to their positions: • LENDs: • Lenore Holte (IA) • Matt Reese (KS) • UCEDDs: • Judy Levy (MD) • Steve Sulkes (NY)

  3. Updates on the Board of Directors Thank you for voting in the recent board elections!

  4. AUCD Board of Directors • Exiting Board Members: thank you for your service to AUCD! • Bryce Fifield (ND) • Steve Koch (IN) • Fred Palmer (TN) • New Board Members: welcome to your terms of service! • Julie Fodor (ID) • Charlie Lakin (MN) • Judith Holt (UT) • Executive Committee – Newly elected! • Royal Walker will become past President • Bill Kiernan will become President • Michael Gamel-McCormick is the new President-Elect • Dan Crimmins is the new Treasurer • Marion Taylor Baer is the new Secretary

  5. Overview of Activities of the Board Councils this Year • CIS-developed a definition on “interdisciplinary service” • COCA-developing a relationship with SABE • CORE-developed a policy regarding research requests for NIRS data access • MCC-completed a survey on the diversity of the network • NTDC-completed a survey of training directors to inform future work • NCEDC-extended its membership to dissemination coordinators

  6. Conference Notables • 475 registered • 3 notable plenaries: • Ed Barlow, Futurist, on Monday’s opening plenary • Postsecondary Education on Tuesday morning • Major Disability Organizations on Tuesday afternoon • Federal Agency Round Table on Wednesday morning • The Training Symposium on technology for the future has gotten the most training symposium registrants ever > 120 • 85 posters (more than ever before!) • 5 virtual posters being presented to 5 sites (CO, HI, UT, NM, WA) • Trainee reception will feature announcement of new ESPA trainee grants • Awards breakfast on Wednesday morning: AUCD awards from network nominations, awards for 3 posters, and raffle prizes

  7. Points of Interest Near Registration • We have a “wall of fame” showcasing major awards and national recognition that network members have received this year • The job board has many postings that may be of interest to your graduating and recent trainees – including CDC Fellow • Brookes Publishing is • Offering a discount on orders placed during the conference • Hosting a book signing by Mark Batshaw tonight during the reception

  8. AUCD Finances Your Dues at Work + Leveraging

  9. AUCD annual income years 2000 through 2007

  10. Net assets at the end of each fiscal year. Net assets are defined as total assets minus total liabilities and are an indicator of organizational financial health.

  11. % of budget 24.7% 32.3% 30.3% 33.9% 40.9% 54.1% 60.7%

  12. AUCD Operations Supports and Initiative

  13. AUCD Staff Changes • Paula- Retired • Maggie- New position • Joe- Fellowship • David- New position • Crystal- New web & annual meeting roles • Danielle- Returned from maternity leave • New office manager: Laura Martin • New virtual trainee: Terri Abrams, Rochester, NY • 2008 Policy Fellow search underway • CDC Fellow search underway • New Program Specialist opening at AUCD

  14. Publications & Resources • AUCD Website • Continues to grow and respond to network • New Issues Section • Still working to get Directories populated • Listserves • New Autism & PSE listserves • Installed Lyris • All AUCD Newsletters are now electronic: • Legislative News InBrief • LENDLinks (PDF delivered via email) • AUCDigest • Health & Disability Digest

  15. Publications & Resources • 2007 AUCD Network Report • Will be posted on the web as a pdf and a plain text version after the conference • CAC Orientation Materials • Are already posted on the web in plain text and in Spanish (Thank you to the OK UCEDD for the translation) • Documents resulting from the Autism, Adult Services, MR/DD Agency Survey

  16. Survey of the Network onAutism, Adult Services, MR/DD Agency Work • Conducted in August 2007 • 52 Centers responded: • 72% (48) of the UCEDDS • 71% (24) of the LENDs • 3 documents produced plus a research report

  17. Special Interest Groups • Aging • Autism new! • Conference of University Training Programs for People with Disabilities (CUTPDD) • Disability Studies new! • Emergency Preparedness • Health/CDC Research Topics of Interest • LEND Family Faculty • Pacific Rim LEND Programs • Postsecondary Education new! • Victims of Crime/Abuse & Neglect SIGs–which are open to anyone in the network–serve as a mechanism for sharing information, engaging in dialogue, and generating new ideas.   Current SIGs:

  18. AUCD & Partners Initiatives • Legislative Affairs • Key legislative updates • November 2nd Presidential Candidate Forum • AAMR Young Professionals collaboration • NASDDDS Meetings • Autism Regional Meetings • AFP Possible Future Efforts

  19. AUCD Projects The Work of the Network

  20. AUCD Project Update: CDC • Cooperative Agreement • Renewed 5-year agreement • 17 Current RTOIs • 4 Fellowships • Autism Regional Meetings (Porter Novelli) • Sub-agreement with Abt, Associates Inc. on a CDC IDIQ

  21. AUCD Project Update: NSIP • Developed a new 1-year NSIP Fellowship Program • Collaboration with SBA and NCIL • Will be • Publishing 4 case studies • Hosting a national conference in September 2008

  22. AUCD Project Update: SSA • Eight PMU’s currently Funded • Processed over 1000 Cases • Assisting in back log cases • Changes at SSA will bring changes in project • Negotiating Changes in work scope • Future – to be determined……

  23. AUCD Project Update: MCHB • Leadership Evaluation Project • Measures finalized • Completed pilot test of validation • Beginning full validation process • Working on possible revisions to Performance Measures • Discipline workgroups continuing & growing in Family, Social Work, Occupational & Physical Therapy, Nursing • PPC and LEAH networks are fully utilizing NIRS • Begun final year of 3 Genetic Counseling grants

  24. AUCD Project Update: ADD • Rolled out the URC website & CAC orientation materials • TA contract renewed for option year • Will be facilitating 3 workgroups • Reviewing the Annual Report template • Designing a research project on leadership • Designing a menu of new UCEDD director orientation activities • Will continue to • Facilitate TA visits & ADD TA Institute • Disseminate information • Maintain NIRS

  25. AUCD Project Update: Others • DDRC • Web Portal • Two new members: • University of Chicago • Emory University • Department of Education - MATO

  26. Heads Up on the Future Tomorrow is Here Today

  27. Upcoming Meetings • UCEDD Directors Retreat: February 12-13, 2008 (Tampa) • Disability Policy Seminar: March 2-4, 2008 (DC) • LEND Directors Meeting at the MCHB Training Branch All Grantees Meeting: April 22-24, 2008 (DC) • ADD TA Institute: June 12-13, 2008 (DC) • National Conference on Disability Inclusion and National Service: September 2008 (Baltimore)

  28. Upcoming Opportunities • Legislative Issues • Appropriations Fight • Autism Bill • DD Act • Higher Education Act • Partnerships • Single Disability Organizations • Research and Program Projects • RTOI Grants • MATO & IDIQ opportunities

  29. Closing Thoughts The Power of The Network

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