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Newsletter 3 | August 2024

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Welcome to the Emerging Leaders Community

If you are a new trainee/fellow, reconnecting with AUCD as a former trainee, or an early career professional – the Emerging Leaders Community is for you! You can look forward to a year full of leadership opportunities, webinars/events, and resources. This newsletter will be shared bimonthly to give you an overview of ways to get involved in the AUCD Network. Check out the Emerging Leaders website for more information!

Emerging Leaders Spotlight

The Emerging Leaders Spotlight section offers you a platform to showcase and celebrate your noteworthy achievements and impactful contributions within your community. You can nominate yourself or a fellow trainee! Faculty and Staff are encouraged to submit as well! This spotlight allows us to provide a meaningful and inspiring overview of the dedication and impact Emerging Leaders make within the AUCD Network.
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Upcoming Events 

2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Welcome Webinar 

Join us on Thursday, September 12th, from 3:00-4:30 PM EST for the Welcome Webinar! This webinar will help you discover more about the Emerging Leaders Community and your role within the AUCD Network. The webinar covers information about resources and opportunities designed to enhance your traineeship experience. It will also serve as the first quarterly Emerging Leaders Community meeting – an opportunity for you to network with trainees across programs and disciplines and learn from former trainees.  

What topics are covered in this webinar?

  1. Overview of AUCD and the Emerging Leaders Community

  2. Leadership and professional development opportunities

  3. Meetings and activities related to trainees
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Trainee Opportunities Across the Network 

National Trainee Network Exchange 

This leadership role is a virtual experience for trainees (LEND and DBP) to expand knowledge, leadership, and services related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD). Selected trainees will participate in a cohort that will learn about clinical practice and interventions, network with researchers, meet people with FASD lived experience, and explore policy that impacts systems. Cohort members will receive financial support to attend the Disability Policy Seminar held in Washington D.C. in April 2025.  Deadline to apply is Monday, September 23, 2024. 
Learn More and Apply Here

AUCD 2024 Conference: Emerging Leaders Opportunities 
Light blue graphic with AUCD blue arrows pointing to text that reads: AUCD 2024 Conference; November 3-6, 2024. Below the text are two photos framed like polaroid photos of people speaking at plenaries and concurrent sessions. Text on photos reads: Four engaging plenary sessions; more than 70 Concurrent sessions. The AUCD logo shows a globe with a burst of lines in the bottom left corner.

The AUCD Conference brings together more than 1,100 researchers, policymakers, practitioners, professionals, advocates, community leaders, and students. This annual event is designed to promote innovative thinking that will launch disability policy, research, and advocacy initiatives to the next level. Learn more about the AUCD Conference here and check out the following Emerging Leader Community opportunities: 

  • Trainee Networking Session and ELC-Professional Networking Breakfast for Emerging Leaders 

  • Emerging Leaders Scholarships are available to support your travel/lodging to the conference. Application deadline is Monday, September 16, 2024, by 11:59 PM ET. Click below to learn about the application requirements. 
Scholarship Applications

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View the 2023-2024 Emerging Leaders Map 

The AUCD Emerging Leaders Map highlights diverse trainee contributions across the AUCD Network. The map aims to showcase the diverse efforts of emerging leaders in improving access for people with disabilities, fostering dialogue, and promoting collaboration between centers. Explore state pins to learn about programs, centers, and trainee activities. Use the map to stay informed, generate ideas, and connect for future opportunities!
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Emerging Leaders LinkedIn Group 

The AUCD Emerging Leaders LinkedIn group serves as a connection point for current trainees, former trainees, and early career professionals. AUCD and Emerging Leaders events will be shared, and members are encouraged to share opportunities, information, resources, and job postings. Join the group and connect with the Emerging Leaders Community today! 
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