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

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Navigating Change: Building Our Future Together

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Andrew J. Imparato, JD Previously Senior Counsel and Disability Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee

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Education, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa

AUCD’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 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.

ZIPPORAH ¡LEVI-­‑SHACKLEFORD, ¡M.ED, ¡PBSF

• VA-LEND Alumni and Faculty
• 2014-2015 Assistant Virtual Trainee
• 2015-2016 Board Trainee
• 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

• Rewarding experience and major leadership opportunity
• Represents Trainees’ voice and perspective on the Board
• 1 year position

BOARD TRAINEE

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CHRISTINE LIAO, MSW

• NEW AUCD Program Specialist, Maternal

and Child Health Technical Assistance

• MSW from ASU: emphasis on policy,

program planning and community organizing

• AZLEND 2015-2016 Fellow
• Focused on inclusion, accessible technology

and intersectionality at the University of Washington

• Passionate about language accessibility
• Originally from the Chicago land area
• Graduate Student at Ohio State University-

Go Bucks!

• Graduating in December with a Master’s in

Occupational Therapy

• Working towards a PhD in Health and

Rehabilitation Sciences starting full-time in the spring

• 2nd Year LEND Trainee at Nisonger Center

MEET AUCD’S VIRTUAL TRAINEE! ELIZABETH (LIZ) KOSS

WHAT WILL I BE DOING THIS YEAR?

Direct connection to AUCD § Through social media and the email listserv 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 IS AUCD DOING FOR US?

AUCD contributes to leadership development of trainees through: § Learning and employment opportunities § Professional development § Networking opportunities

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§ Content § Networking § Projects § Advocacy § Jobs/PostDocs etc. § Trainee Activities!!!! § Register by Nov. 18th! § Apply for Trainee Conference scholarships by Oct. 17th!

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§ Content- Heavy on Policy! § Networking § Advocacy

AUCD EVENTS WHAT YOU CAN BE DOING THIS YEAR:

• Engaging in Learning and Employment Opportunities
• Join the Trainee listserv
• Engage on social media through Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIN
• Read AUCD newsletters, publications, and engage in webinars (webinar library)
• Check out the Early Career Professionals website
• Join a Council and Special Interest Group (SIGs)
• Connect with faculty and staff from programs within the AUCD network
• Attend Professional Development Opportunities
• AUCD Conference (December 4-7, 2016) – limited number of scholarships available, applications

due October 17th , registration deadline November 18th

• Disability Policy Seminar (March 19-22, 2017)

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CONNECT

Listserv § http://www.aucd.org/resources/alltrainee_subscription.cfm Facebook § 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!

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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 Benefits

• Meet trainees from other Centers
• Enhance leadership skills
• Represent your Center on a national level

Tasks

• Provide input for social media, other AUCD projects
• Communicate to VT from Center
• Communicate to Center from VT/AUCD
• Participate in quarterly calls with all TLs
• Contribute to Trainee Liaison group project
• Encourage AUCD awareness/participation locally

TRAINEE LIAISONS

AUCD Virtual Trainee Trainee Liaison Trainees

CALLS TO ACTION

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