The disability community has long fought for equal access to physical, social, political, cultural and economic
life, seeking changes in laws and policies, as well as in attitudes and perceptions. Access is a civil right,
not a privilege to be earned or a favor to be granted. In a time of increasing pressure on local, state and federal
budgets, it is more important than ever to strengthen our focus on increasing access for people with disabilities
to all aspects of community and economic living.
Read more about how to submit your proposal...
A new training and resource portal has been developed that will be
the hub for accessing a wide range of FIT related materials, information and training opportunities. The new
portal contains a variety of resources for FIT Program managers and staff, organized in a simple, accessible
way. Items accessible through the Portal include FIT Forms, Technical Assistance documents, manuals, online
trainings and links to helpful web sites.
Read more about the FIT Portal...
Dr. Piyadasa Kodituwakku has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant in Public/Global
Health at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. The main purpose of this grant is to assist
Sri Lankan investigators in the development and validation of two neuropsychological test
batteries: one for the assessment of dementia in the elderly and the other for the assessment
of cognitive functions in children.
Read more about Dr. Kodituwakku's project...
ADD and AUCD are pleased to announce the inaugural ADD-UCEDD Fellow, Mette Pedersen, PhD.
Dr. Pedersen has worked with children and adults with disabilities, their families, and
communities throughout the United States in university, therapeutic, early intervention,
and public school settings. She has worked to create systems of care and education through
collaboration of community, family, and state efforts.
Read more about Mette Pedersen...
