This introductory course, which is limited to 30 participants, is designed to teach educators about the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction. We know from experience and neuroscience that individuals learn in varied ways. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides educators with a lens to identify and reduce barriers that limit learning. 

Using the UDL framework and its practical guidelines, participants will:

• Understand and apply the foundational concepts of UDL
• Design using the UDL design process
• Understand the structure of the UDL Guidelines
• Identify UDL in practice

Upon completion of the institute, participants will receive an official CAST certificate. 

Fee: $695 per person. A 10% discount is offered to teams of three or more people from the same institution.

During this two-day hybrid event, experts in disability statistics will provide, describe, and discuss the latest advancements in disability statistic science. Join in-person or online to gain insights to new research and methods in disability data collection, analytical techniques, and advanced statistical analyses of key topics.

This in-person and online event is hosted by the University of New Hampshire, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics (StatsRRTC). StatsRRTC strives to be inclusive, accessible, and enables everyone to fully engage.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is excited to announce the third annual Reeve Summit 2022: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect. The Reeve Summit will be an in-person conference on October 13-14, 2022 in Washington, DC. 

Join organizers as they bring together thought leaders who will guide informative, relevant discussions and educational sessions on topics and themes, including racial and healthcare disparities, caregiving, advocacy, and important research updates that highlight the latest discoveries and treatments for paralysis and Building Healthy Communities.

Day 1 - Employment and Autism

• Keynote presented by Tatiana Murphy, HCM Technology Customer Engagement Executive and Chief of Staff for Global People Sustainability & Diversity and Inclusion at SAP, and Mike Giongo Process Management Specialist at SAP  (includes Q&A)
• Panel of autistics discusses issues relating to employment and autism (includes Q&A): Cynthia Thielen, Nicole LeBlanc, Tracy Thresher, Maxfield Sparrow

Day 2 - Law Enforcement and Autism Issues and Concerns

• Keynote presented byDennis Debbaudt, Managing Partner, Debbaudt Legacy Productions, LLC  (includes Q&A)
• Panel of autistics discusses law enforcement and autism issues and concerns (includes Q&A): Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Stephen Shore, Ian Nordling, Maxfield Sparrow.

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). ALDAcon usually begins with a Presidential reception on Wednesday evening and ends with a Farewell Brunch on Sunday morning.  ALDAcon features guest speakers, workshops of interest to late-deafened adults, exhibits by vendors of products and services for people with hearing loss, the presentation of various ALDA awards to deserving individuals, the annual business meeting of ALDA, entertainment after the Friday evening banquet, and the famous Karaoke Party on Saturday evening, where everyone lets their hair down and pretends they have a “golden voice.” ALDAcon provides an opportunity for learning about the problems that late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome the many challenges caused by their hearing loss.  ALDAcon is a place to renew old friendships, to make new ones, to socialize, and to simply HAVE FUN!