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Shaping the Future: LEND Scholar’s AUCD 2023 Experience

Each fall, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) gathers their network members for a conference in Washington, D.C. Their shared goal is to advance policies and practices that improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being of all people with developmental and other disabilities.

The Human Development Center is proud to participate in the conference by sending our Louisiana LEND and Interprofessional Preparation Program scholars as well as various HDC staff and faculty to connect, share, and grow with our national disability community. The 2023 AUCD theme was “Emerging Leaders: Shaping the Future.

We asked LEND scholar and self-advocate Jakeel Abdullah to share his AUCD experiences with us.

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Louisiana FASD Summit: Thank you!

A message from HDC Director Philip Wilson, Ph.D.

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Perspectives: How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate

Graphic with text "Perspectives: Health & Wellness. How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate. By Will Johnson with the help of Steven Nguyen AND Lillian DeJean" An image of a woman who appears tired with her eyes closed and hands holding her face appear to the right.

Do you ever feel like you have too much going on? Do you feel irritated, stressed, or tired doing things that used to make you happy? You might be feeling burnout! Self-advocate Will Johnson shares tips on how to keep you healthy, happy, and on track to accomplish your goals.

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Perspectives: Advice for Employment Support Professionals

Perspectives: Employment. Self-advocates' advice to employment support professionals By Will Johnson and Stuart simon

Self-advocates Will Johnson and Stuart Simon share how job vendors can better support individuals with disabilities.

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Questions to ask Employment Vendors

Do you have a disability and want to find a job?

If you are thinking about finding a job through a job vendor or employment support agency, we have a list of questions to help you find the best vendor that fits your unique needs!

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HDC forms Plain Language Task Force

Inspired by advocates at the 2022 AUCD conference, HDC creates a Plain Language Task Force to make our information more accessible.

Will Johnson smiles with two thumbs up standing next to Jolie Robichaux holding her right thumb and document in plain language document in her left hand. Behind them is a white board with the text written in bubble letters: "Plain Language Task Force."
HDC’s Will Johnson (left) and Jolie Robichaux (right) make up the Plain Language Task Force.
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WWNO interviews Dr. Rose Angelocci about how the Krewe of King Arthur accommodates riders with disabilities

Rose Angelocci, Mary LeBlanc, and Loretta Brehm sit around a conference table in front of a screen that features the video feed of WWNO's Managing Producer Alana Schreiber during their interview. Rose wears a purple collard Krewe of King Arthur shirt, Mary wears a purple vest over a white t-shirt with the purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras colors, and Loretta wears a Krewe of King Arthur t-shirt with the logo in white. The Krewe of King Arthur logo is King Arthur wearing a crown with his hand on the holt oh his sword. Behind him are trees and a castle.

New Orleans Public Radio interviewed HDC’s Rose Angelocci, Ph.D., CRC, CWIC and her friends from the Krewe of King Arthur, Mary LeBlanc and Loretta Brehm, about how the parade accommodates riders with disabilities.

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Create a STAR Plan with PAY Check

Screenshot of Michael Curry form STAR Plan video with a big red YouYube logo in the corner.

STAR Plans help our PAY Check participants set goals for themselves in adulthood and realize the steps needed for success. Follow along with Transition Specialist Michael Curry to create a STAR Plan for yourself!

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