10/3/16 AUCDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Andrew J. Imparato, JD - PDF document

10/3/16 ¡ AUCD’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Andrew J. Imparato, JD Previously Senior Counsel and Disability Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, THE POWER OF THE NETWORK chaired by Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa Navigating Change: Building Our Future Together 4000 T Traine nees w with a h a c commo mmon g n goal l JERRY ALLISTON, PHD, MSW • AUCD Board Member and Chair of the Community Education and Dissemination Council (CEDC) • Community Education Director at the Institute for Disability Studies, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at The University of Southern Mississippi • His areas of research are disaster case management, volunteerism, and transition services for youth with disabilities. • Dr. Alliston has recently concentrated on the development of inclusive national service programs, work initiatives and leadership programs and considers himself “blessed” to work with the future leaders of tomorrow. • Dr. Alliston is a proud father of two girls, husband of a fellow social worker and enjoys life and family time. BOARD TRAINEE ZIPPORAH ¡LEVI-­‑SHACKLEFORD, ¡M.ED, ¡PBSF • Rewarding experience and major leadership opportunity • VA-LEND Alumni and Faculty • 2014-2015 Assistant Virtual Trainee • Represents Trainees’ voice and perspective on the Board • 2015-2016 Board Trainee • 1 year position • Owner of Creative Approach Development Center, LLC • Use this opportunity to: • Learn about the system • Work with each other • Identify and develop your brand • Use all the resources and reach out to staff • REMEMBER!!! Trainee does not mean you are inferior! Share your thoughts and ideas 1 ¡

10/3/16 ¡ MEET AUCD’S VIRTUAL TRAINEE! CHRISTINE LIAO, MSW ELIZABETH (LIZ) KOSS • NEW AUCD Program Specialist, Maternal • Originally from the Chicago land area and Child Health Technical Assistance • Graduate Student at Ohio State University- Go Bucks! • MSW from ASU: emphasis on policy, • Graduating in December with a Master’s in program planning and community organizing Occupational Therapy • AZLEND 2015-2016 Fellow • Working towards a PhD in Health and • Focused on inclusion, accessible technology Rehabilitation Sciences starting full-time in and intersectionality at the University of the spring • 2 nd Year LEND Trainee at Nisonger Center Washington • Passionate about language accessibility WHAT WILL I BE DOING THIS YEAR? WHAT IS AUCD DOING FOR US? AUCD contributes to leadership development of trainees through: Direct connection to AUCD § Learning and employment opportunities § Through social media and the email listserv § Professional development § Networking opportunities Build our network § With the help of the trainee liaisons § Creating diversity inclusion initiatives for our network Be a spokeswoman for you § Work with the Board Trainee to communicate what Trainees are saying and doing within the Network § Please tell me how I can help! WHAT YOU CAN BE DOING THIS YEAR: AUCD EVENTS • Engaging in Learning and Employment Opportunities AUC UCD 2 D 2016 Disabili Di lity P y Poli licy S y Semi mina nar 2 2017 • Join the Trainee listserv Navigating ng C Cha hang nge: B : Build lding ng O Our March 2 h 20-2 -22 i in W n Washi hing ngton DC n DC • Engage on social media through Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIN Future T Togethe her § Content- Heavy on Policy! • Read AUCD newsletters, publications, and engage in webinars (webinar library) § Networking • Check out the Early Career Professionals website De Decemb mber 4 4-7 -7 i in W n Washi hing ngton DC n DC § Advocacy • Join a Council and Special Interest Group (SIGs) § Content • Connect with faculty and staff from programs within the AUCD network § Networking • Attend Professional Development Opportunities § Projects § Advocacy • AUCD Conference (December 4-7, 2016) – limited number of scholarships available, applications § Jobs/PostDocs etc. due October 17 th , registration deadline November 18 th § Trainee Activities!!!! • Disability Policy Seminar (March 19-22, 2017) § Register by Nov. 18 th ! § Apply for Trainee Conference scholarships by Oct. 17 th ! 2 ¡

10/3/16 ¡ CONNECT TRAINEE LIAISONS Listserv • We’r ’re s still lo ll looki king ng f for t traine nee li liaisons ns! § http://www.aucd.org/resources/alltrainee_subscription.cfm • If y If you a are i int nterested, p , ple lease le let y your d departme ment nt c cha hair kno know! Facebook • Go Goal: T l: To ha have a a t traine nee li liaison a n at E EACH C Cent nter a and nd P Program m § AUCD Trainees Twitter § @AUCDVT Why? § For specific information relevant to multiple centers § Great way to stay up to date on information regarding conferences, including scholarship opportunities § Great way to stay up to date on policy information § Updates on job opportunities in the network! TRAINEE LIAISONS CALLS TO ACTION AUCD Benefits • Meet trainees from other Centers 1. 1. Post t to F Facebook 1 k 1x p per w week k § Updates • Enhance leadership skills § Educational • Represent your Center on a national level § Advocacy Tasks § Inspirational Virtual Trainee • Provide input for social media, other AUCD projects 2. 2. Tweet!! Tw • Communicate to VT from Center § Tag @aucdvt • Communicate to Center from VT/AUCD § Tag @andyaucd • Participate in quarterly calls with all TLs 3. 3. Register f for A AUC UCD 2 D 2016 b by N y Nov. 1 . 18th h • Contribute to Trainee Liaison group project Trainee Liaison • Encourage AUCD awareness/participation locally Trainees QUESTIONS 3 ¡