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January 2023


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Perspectives

Commentary from the Field

 

Karrie Shogren

Karrie A. Shogren, PhD, FAAIDD
University of Kansas
 
2022 Presidential Address Dismantling Systemic Barriers: Re-Envisioning Equity and Inclusion Available Open Access
 
It is my privilege to deliver this presidential address and to learn and grow with you during the 146th American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Annual Meeting and Conference. I am particularly grateful to have the opportunity to connect through our two conference venues—in-person and virtual. Each of us has been impacted in profound ways by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impacts of the pandemic continue to reverberate throughout society. There is no question that the impacts of the pandemic have differentially impacted marginalized communities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, exacerbating existing disparities and pushing to the forefront the need to address issues of equity and inclusion. Hosting our conference in two venues represents one small step and a recognition, I hope, of the need to respect, value, and promote access and inclusion in ways that recognize different needs related to health and wellness and to build systems of supports that start from a position of centering the voices and needs of those that are marginalized in our existing systems.
 
Read more here. 

Notables

Recent awards, accolades, appointments, and other honors

 

Liz Perkins

Amy Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD is the Next Editor ofIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities

AAIDD is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hewitt, to a 4-year term as the next Editor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), the Association’s multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal of policy, practices, and perspectives. She succeeds Dr. James Thompson as Editor of this journal.
Kathryn Burke

David Ervin, MA, FAAIDD Joins CQL’s Board of Directors

Mr. Ervin has been appointed to the board of the Council on Quality and Leadership, a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities.
Syard Evans

Syard Evans, PhD Awarded 2022 CQL Award of Excellence

This recognition from CQL highlights Dr. Evans’ leadership in supporting self-advocates, advancing human rights protections, empowering direct support professionals, and promoting innovation across the agency and beyond.
Ollie Seay

Ollie Seay, PhD, FAAIDD Awarded the 2022 Knowledge Award for Excellence in Education or Research

This recognition from the AAIDD Texas Chapter is awarded for significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities through education and/or research.

Notables

Recent awards, accolades, appointments, and other honors

AAIDD Announces Its 2023 Awards, to be presented at the 2023 AAIDD Annual Meeting 

 

Diane Morin, PhD, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Dybwad Humanitarian Award 

Awarded for promotion of human welfare and social reform.

 

Carly B. Gilson, PhD: 2023 AAIDD Early Career Award

Awarded for a recognized contribution to or achievement in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities by an individual in the early stages of their career.

Kim Fisher, PhD, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Education Award

Awarded for significant contributions to dissemination of knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Barbara Kleist, JD, MEd, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Policy Award

Awarded for significant contributions to public policy that has advanced the field and resulted in positive outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Katherine McDonald, PhD, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Research Award

Awarded for formulations and investigations that have contributed significantly to the body of scientific knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

Rose A. Sevcik, PhD, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Research Award

Awarded for formulations and investigations that have contributed significantly to the body of scientific knowledge in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Elizabeth Perkins, PhD, RNLD (ret.), FAAIDD, FGSA: 2023 AAIDD Service to the Association Award

Awarded for significant leadership contributions to a Chapter, Region, or Interest Network.

Steven M. Eidelman, MSW, MBA, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Service to the Field Award

Awarded for contributions to improved service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

James Lemanowicz, MBA, FAAIDD: 2023 AAIDD Special Award

Awarded for an unusual or significant contribution or achievement not covered by other award categories. Mr. Lemanowicz is honored for his exceptional record of developing and sustaining partnerships in the AAIDD Network.

Alice Bacherini, MA: 2023 AAIDD Student Award

Recognizes student contributions in service, leadership, or scholarship to the field  of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD Announces Its 2023 Fellows

Individuals who have had at least seven years of continuous, active membership in the Association. To be selected for the honor of fellow of the AAIDD, members must have made meritorious contributions to the field and the Association.

 

 

Marty Ford, JD, The Arc of the United States 
 
Karyn Harvey, PhD, The Park Avenue Group

 

Guðný Stefánsdóttir, MA, Counseling and Diagnostic Center 

Lieke van Heumen, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago 

Mian Wang, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara

 

The newest Fellows and Awardees will be honored at the 147th AAIDD Annual Meeting to be held June 5-7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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