For this month’s second CACTI Blog, Sam Zwillinger talks about Aceing Autism, a tennis program for kids on the Autism spectrum. Read how she helped Autistic kids break down barriers and get active: bit.ly/CactiSamantha

#celebratedifferences #autismacceptance

UMKC’s Institute for Human Development, Missouri’s University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities, hosted reps from Kansas’ UCEDD and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities to better serve those with IDDs. ⁠⁠
#umkcihd #aucd #kiddrc #kansasucedd

Join us on Wednesday April 24th at 4:30 for Ability360's Parent Self Care webinar. Get tips and tools on self- care to ensure you provide time for yourself.
Sign up here: ability360.org/ParentsSelfCare

For this month’s Staff Spotlight, we’re highlighting Drew Milne, the Sonoran Center’s Content Coordinator. In his everyday work at the Center, Drew helps showcase the great work being done in our community, so we’re returning the favor.

#celebratedifferences #autismacceptance

Caregivers we need your help. Please take a moment and fill out this caregiver survey. It’s open to every caregiver in Ohio. We need to hear from you. Just a few moments of your time can make all the difference.

Click here for survery: cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1B…

April 15th is National American Sign Language Day (ASL). Today we celebrate ASL and all who use it! On April 15th 1817, the American School for the Deaf (ASD) opened in Hartford, Connecticut, where ASL was born! #NationalASLDay #NationalDeafHistoryMonth 🧏

We had some UCCEDD and LEND representation at Disability Policy Seminar’s Hill Day! Pictured below is Representative Landsman with a group of advocates, including CAC member, Louis Friedman and CAC member and LEND family trainee, Jen Powers Alge.

Join us on April 22nd at 4 PM for our trainee symposium. Our student trainees have worked tirelessly all year long and are eager to present the work they have collaborated on with the Sonoran Center.
Register here: bit.ly/tranieesymposi…

As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month's Digital Advocacy Day today, we invite you to educate lawmakers about prevention polices that positively impact families and children. Learn more below! oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?…
#BuildingTogether #CAPMonth2024 #HopefulFutures

The Ohio AAP is hosting 3 virtual town halls to gather local input and feedback for the Ohio Pediatric Mental Health Access program. See flyer attached for more information.

Please register here: ohioaap.org/education-cme-…

For this month’s first CACTI Blog, Sylvia Badger shares her experience helping to create a new swim camp for autistic kids to have fun and get active. 
 
Read Sylvia’s blog: bit.ly/sylviacactiblog
 
#celebratedifferences #autismacceptance

Disability Rights Arizona is excited to announce the 13th Annual African American Conference on Disabilities on June 28 in Phoenix! The conference will offer twenty different disability-related workshops & three general sessions. Register today! bit.ly/aacd2024 #aacd2024

Plain language writing makes your work better, and it's more accessible for people with disabilities. Join us on April 25th at 11:00 a.m. to learn about plain language in this webinar featuring Drew Milne, at the Sonoran Center.
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/scplainlanguage

Blake Warner & Lauren Clark, Tarjan Center, Wesley Witherspoon, USC UCEDD, & Kely Heung, UC-Davis MIND Inst. attended the Disability Policy Seminar in D.C. They learned about federal advocacy & met with legislators to inform them on the Autism CARES Act & disability legislation.

We invite you to join us for our Disability Studies Conference at the University of Arizona “Highlighting Disability Scholarship, Art, and Activism” taking place on April 26th in Highland Commons from 10am-7pm.
Register to attend in-person or online at bit.ly/uadsconference

Did you know American Sign Language (ASL) was created in Connecticut? In 1817 Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet opened the American School for the Deaf (ASD) in Hartford, CT, where ASL was then created. Learn more about the history of ASL and ASD here: asd-1817.org/about/history-…

Melissa Koole writes of her experience being diagnosed with autism at the age of 19.“I was so relieved when I got my diagnosis, it felt like recognition ... It gave me clarity, belonging, peace of mind and support.”
autismspeaks.org/life-spectrum/…

“It’s a very historic marathon, so I think the Boston Marathon plays a very important role in this inclusivity, especially as they have been very early in including wheelchair racing, but also other para athlete divisions.”
huntnewsnu.com/77238/city/bos…

“Yes, I’m the one pushing us, but he’s my heart,” Chrissy Davidson Arisco said. “People always laugh because I say it’s easier running with him than it is running alone. He’s honestly my motivation the whole way.” fox61.com/article/life/m…

Register by April 22 to get assistance with travel arrangements to the Oregon Self-Advocate Convention, May 13-15, 2024, in Eugene! The Arc Oregon

A generous donation for Scholarship funds is being provided by the Oregon Special Needs Trust. Register here: thearcoregon.org/convention/