Texas Center for Disability Studies

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Texas Center for Disability Studies! Our Open House and Anniversary Celebration is happening on April 1st from 10 AM – 2 PM at our offices in Austin. Come explore our programs, meet our team, and learn about the impact of disability studies in Texas. Two sessions are available, each featuring an overview of TCDS, research initiatives, and the Texas Technology Access Program. RSVP by March 14th to secure your spot: https://qrco.de/beMLsc We look forward to celebrating with you!

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” -Helen Keller Give feedback on future housing and services targeting Autistic adults and others with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Austin area! https://lnkd.in/g7rjyaFz

We are thrilled to invite you to the Texas Center for Disability Studies (TCDS) Open House and 35th Anniversary Celebration. For over three decades, TCDS has been dedicated to advancing research, education, practice, and policy in the field of disability studies. We look forward to commemorating this milestone with you and continuing our journey toward inclusivity and empowerment for all. ? Event Details: ·?????????Date:?April 1, 2025 ·?????????Time:?10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ·?????????Location:?TCDS Offices, 2901 Read Granberry Trail, Austin, TX 78758 ? This event offers two different session times where you can drop-in at your convenience and learn about specific TCDS projects! ? Schedule: First Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ·?????????10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:?Welcome, TCDS Overview, Information Booths, and Refreshments ·?????????10:30 AM – 11:00 AM:?Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) Overview ·?????????11:00 AM – 11:30 AM:?E4Texas Overview ·?????????11:30 AM – 12:00 PM:?Research Overview covering ADDM, MILES, ASPEN, EMPOWER, IDEAL, SOLVE, and WITH ? Second Session: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ·?????????12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:?Welcome, TCDS Overview, Information Booths, and Refreshments ·?????????12:30 PM – 1:00 PM:?Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) Overview ·?????????1:00 PM – 1:30 PM:?E4Texas Overview ·?????????1:30 PM – 2:00 PM:?Research Overview covering ADDM, MILES, ASPEN, EMPOWER, IDEAL, SOLVE, and WITH ? Please RSVP by March 14th to ensure we can accommodate all attendees. You can register for the event?here-https://lnkd.in/gN93wdGf. ? We are eager to share our achievements and future plans with you. Your presence will make this celebration even more special.

ACT LEND in Action! Some of our ACT LEND fellows volunteered with the Autism Society of Texas at Mile 19 of the Austin Marathon yesterday! They helped cheer on runners and provide much-needed support at the aid station. Big thanks to our fellows and all the volunteers for showing up and making a difference in our community! #ACTLEND #AutismSocietyTX #AustinMarathon #CommunitySupport #VolunteerPower

?? Join Us for a Free Webinar! ?? The Autism Consortium of Texas presents: ?? Precision Medicine for Children with Neurodevelopmental Syndromes ??? Featuring Audrey C. Brumback, MD, PhD ?? Friday, February 14, 2025 ? 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST ?? Free Virtual Event ?? Earn 1.5 Free CEUs (SW, LMFT, LPC, General Contact) Don't miss this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in precision medicine and its impact on autism and neurodevelopmental care. ?? Register now: https://qrco.de/beP036

The Little Longhorn Lab is recruiting participants for a study- please share! Are you the parent of a child who is between 2-5 years old and recently diagnosed with autism? Consider filling out this interest survey for a study that can help researchers understand what tools are best for supporting family participation. Eligible participants will receive up to $100 for participation, a toy set, and intervention strategies to support you and your child. All research activities will be conducted virtually. Parent participants are eligible for those who are 18 years and older, who live in the Austin area, and have a child recently medically diagnosed with autism OR willing to complete an in-person ADOS-2 assessment to confirm autism diagnosis. Follow this link for more information and to complete the survey:?https://lnkd.in/gi8qBmDX

The TX-ADDM team is hiring another record abstractor! Join us Texas Center for Disability Studies as we learn more about autism in the state of Texas!! Learn more about what TX-ADDM does at our website: https://lnkd.in/gX2BR5Fm Here's the link to the job posting: https://lnkd.in/gCiJXBCn

The Autism Consortium of Texas invites you to our December webinar: "Increase of Autism: Its Meaning and Implications" by Young Shin Kim, MD, MS, MPH, PhD ?? Friday, December 13, 2024 ?? 12–1:30 p.m. CST ?? 1.5 Free CEUs available for SW, LMFT, LPC, and General Contact. ?? Register here: https://qrco.de/beP036

We're hiring! Come join us at the Texas Center for Disability Studies for our TX-ADDM project! We are looking for a record abstractor ?? to join our team as we conduct autism surveillance in Texas! Learn more about TX-ADDM at our website (https://lnkd.in/gX2BR5Fm). Let me know if you have any questions! Link to job ad: https://lnkd.in/gjKUA_Gh

Please join us for the next Autism Consortium of Texas meeting on Friday, November 15th, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. We’re thrilled that Megan Roberts, PhD, CCC-SLP, from Northwestern University will be our speaker. Dr. Roberts will present on “Supporting Communication in Toddlers with Autism: From Early Intervention to Effective Intervention.” This session will offer attendees 1.5 free Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please register using this link: https://qrco.de/beP036 and please share this invitation with your professional networks. We look forward to seeing you there and hope you can join us for this valuable discussion!