AUCD - Plenary A: The Journey Continues - Where We've Been

Monday, November 7, 2011 02:30PM - 05:00PM

Session Description

This opening plenary will feature an opening address by Senator Tom Harkin (invited) reflecting on the legislative accomplishments of the past 40 years and the challenges we currently face as we continue our journey. Then, through speakers and historical video clips, the plenary will remember some of the history, events, and people that led to the many accomplishments that have promoted equity and excellence for individuals with disabilities.

Opening Address

Tom Harkin

Senator Tom Harkin (invited) has been an

advocate for people with disabilities and a friend of AUCD for decades. Senator Harkin will reflect on the legislative accomplishments of the past 40 years that have improved the quality of life for people with disabilities and on the challenges we currently face as we continue our journey.

Historical Panel

During the past 40 years, AUCD has been a leader in policy, research, training and service. AUCD's leadership brought about many accomplishments that have promoted equity and excellence for individuals with disabilities. Through speakers and historical video clips, the Opening Plenary will remember some of the history and events and people that led to these accomplishments. The plenary will focus on four themes:

  • AUCD's leadership in advocating for legislation and policy that brought increased equity and civil rights;
  • AUCD's leadership in furthering the movement from institutions to community based, person centered systems of support;
  • AUCD's leadership in promoting an increased understanding of culture and the impact of disparity;
  • AUCD's role in developing leaders in the disability movement; and
  • AUCD's leadership in promoting self advocacy and self determination.

Panelists

  • Jerry W. Smith. Media Producer, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
  • Connie Garner, PhD. Policy Director, Foley Hoag LLC
  • Valerie Williams, PhD. Director, Oklahoma UCEDD. Chair-Elect, Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Bob Williams, PhD. Associate Commissioner of the Office of Employment Support Programs in the Social Security Administration

AUCD - Plenary C Part 1: The Journey Continues: Where We're Going

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 09:00AM - 10:00AM

Session Description

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The Journey Continues: Where We're Going will feature a panel of emerging leaders representing the UCEDD network, the LEND network, self-advocates, trainees, young professionals, and national partners. Each panelist will describe a significant issue, idea, or challenge that will affect the future direction of the network and will imagine what the AUCD network will be like 40 years from now. AUCD's journey continues into the future. A panel of emerging leaders representing the UCEDD network, the LEND network, self advocates, trainees, young professionals, and national partners will offer their reflections on the future of the AUCD network. Each panelist will describe a significant issue or idea or challenge that will affect the future direction of the network and will imagine what the AUCD network will be like 40 years from now.

Panelists

  • Brent Askvig, PhD; Director, North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, Minot State University
  • Bruce Keisling, PhD; Associate LEND and UCEDD Director, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • Katie Arnold, MS; Community Education Director, Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Kati Seymour; self-advocate
  • Aaron Bishop, MSSW; Executive Director, National Council on Disability
  • Betsy Valnes; Executive Director, National Youth Leadership Network