HDC joins its colleagues across the United States in mourning the loss of Julie Beckett on Friday, May 13. Julie Beckett was a trailblazer in the days before ADA because she advocated for at-home care of her daughter Katie. Read the Administration for Community Living’s statement on the passing of Julie Beckett here.
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Remembering Julie Beckett
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HDC Scholars Receiving Allied Health Honors
HDC is proud to see scholars from its interdisciplinary training programs receiving awards from the School of Allied Health Professions at the close of the 2021-2022 academic year as they completed their respective programs on May 19. The scholars represented are:
Award Name Recipient Name HDC Program and Year SAHP Department Hometown Dean’s Award Emily Elizabeth Braud Interprofessional Preparation Program 2020-2021 Physical Therapy Metairie, LA Outstanding Student in Audiology Alix Marie Moody LEND 2020-2021 Audiology Carriere, MS Berlin Audiology Award Sloane Catherine Henry LEND 2020-2021 Audiology Tampa, FL Alpha Eta Society Nominees – Audiology Alix Marie Moody LEND 2020-2021 Audiology Carriere, MS -
HDC Spotlight: Michael Curry
(more…)Michael Curry helps young adults with disabilities transition from high school into an independent life through the Human Development Center’s Postsecondary Apprenticeship for Youth, better known as the PAY Check program. Since joining the PAY Check team, Michael helped kick-start the first PAY Check program on the Northshore, which includes 4 young men from St. Paul’s high school.
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New Deaf Education Newsletter
There is a new issue of the Louisiana Deaf Education Newsletter available. Click the link below to learn about new events and training opportunities.
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Louisiana LEND application deadline extended to May 16
(more…)Strong leadership influences change in systems like Healthcare, Education, and Public Policy. To become a better informed professional, you need interdisciplinary skills and community-based learning. To transform society as we know it, you must be an effective advocate and leader.
Apply to Louisiana LEND now to acquire these skills! Deadline to apply has been extended to May 16, 2022! Click the button below that best describes you.
Please know that LEND is a stipend program that financially compensates you for your time and participation. Registration and travel to the national AUCD conference in Washington, D.C. is also covered when participating in the program.
