Association of University Centers on Disabilities

03/13/2026

Down syndrome, a neurodevelopmental condition caused by a triplicated 21st chromosome, often presents with co-occurring developmental conditions such as autism. But diagnosing autism in someone with Down syndrome can be difficult as they have overlapping symptoms.

03/13/2026

📢 Want to learn how individuals with disabilities can save for the future without losing benefits?

Join our free webinar on the Enable Savings Plan and upcoming 2026 ABLE account changes.

📅 March 31 | 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Online

Register here: https://go.unmc.edu/enable26

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

The AIDD2HEALTH project is dedicated to accessibility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical research. Now, the AIDD2HEALTH team is proud to announce a new area of collaboration and research. The team is part of a project funded by the Southwest Center for Clinical and Translational Innovation (SW CACTI) to make clinical trials for cancer treatments accessible to all.

Learn more: bit.ly/AIDD2HealthProject

03/13/2026

Emerging Leaders of Kansas LEND...

Annie Chung... I am from Tulsa, OK, but have visited family in Kansas City my whole life – my advisor lives just a couple blocks from where my Dad grew up!

Studying Clinical Child Psychology (Year 3 of a roughly 6-year Master’s + PhD program) I love Clinical Child Psychology because it allows me to work directly with children and families as a therapist in training to function better NOW, while also making space to ask bigger questions about why health behavior change is so difficult or why only some people can access life-changing treatment with my research work

Something fun about me is that I love to play board games and my current collection is over 60 games.

I really enjoyed meeting with legislators at the capitol as part of the KCDD event. It was impactful to share space with self-advocates and family advocates. This let me see support systems in action, while advocating for better support for all.

My current clinical intensive is on an EEC clinic with Dr. McGovern. We work with toddlers to assess for developmental delays and autism. I enjoy working on this interdisciplinary team by contributing my observations and assisting with play-based assessments.

I am also working on a dissemination capstone project. I am preparing materials to communicate findings from Dr. Davis' research on feeding tube intervention and rural health to a range of audiences (i.e., parents/individual stakeholders, medical providers, policymakers).



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03/13/2026

Through his work with Project SEARCH, Pack is helping expand career pathways and build a culture of belonging across Vanderbilt Health.

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

Join the upcoming TAALC Tuesday Topics Zoom Session!
Hosted by TAALC (Teaching Age Appropriate Learning through Communication)

Date: Tuesday,March 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Topic: Communication Goals for the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Choosing appropriate goals for AAC Users and how to make AAC use available to anyone in the Communication Classroom are the Topics for Spring 26
ASHA Credit Available

Register now: hdi-l.com/7c
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and support communication for all!

03/12/2026

- One year ago today, the 2025 cohort of Think College Policy Advocates (TCPA) took to Capitol Hill, meeting with their members of Congress advocating for and educating about higher education options for students with intellectual disability. 👏 It was a powerful day in itself, but was made even more special knowing it was the 35th Anniversary of the - a seminal day for disability justice! 🏛️ While we may not be on Capitol Hill ourselves today, our newly released TCPA Summary Report details the incredible and impactful work of the program throughout the years. Check it out at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/announcing-the-think-college-policy-advocates-summary-report!

03/12/2026

Today is the 36th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl. On March 12, 1990, disability advocates called for immediate action by Congress on passing the Americans with Disabilities Act, by climbing the U.S. Capitol's inaccessible west side steps.



National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

There was a time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

History matters.

Not for nostalgia — for understanding.

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