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The next cohort for the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Hawai'i Trainee (HI UCEDD Trainee) program will begin in the Spring 2024 semester. There are over 4,000 trainees enrolled in the nation’s Association of University Centers on Disabilities AUCD programs.
The program is open to individuals holding a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with an interest in utilizing the disability lens and framework to make an inclusive community in any field/discipline of their choice; especially for those with developmental disabilities and their families. Trainees form a network and can learn from each other by discussing and sharing their passion and vision related to service leadership in the fields of disability. Trainees will be individuals interested in pursuing advanced coursework in the 15-credit Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability and Diversity.
Trainees will:
Advance their knowledge of the core functions of the UCEDD in the areas of education, research, information dissemination, and community service.
Network by attending seminars with disability leaders and completing a service-learning project focused on improving an issue facing individuals with disabilities or their families.
Be eligible for up to 6 credits in the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability and Diversity and a $3,000 stipend.
Have free attendance at the Pac Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Qs4rD9
Application Form: bit.ly/3QtqHfD (Due December 1, 2023; Notice of acceptance will be given by December 8, 2023)
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Thankful for our CDS ohana for supporting our Maui community!
Free mental health toolkit helps individuals with disabilities with Maui wildfire trauma
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The toolkit consists of trauma-informed workbooks and resource cards for individuals with disabilities and their families recovering from the Maui wildfires.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Check out our teacher candidates in our dual licensure BEd Exceptional Students and Elementary Education (ESEE) program. They hosted a Fall Literacy event for the students!
Learn more about this licensure program by visiting: www.coe.hawaii.edu/elem/programs/esee
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We love our cohorted program model because it provides community, support, and lifelong friendships with those pursuing similar goals and interests!
Check out our Post Bac University of Hawaii at Mānoa Department of Special Education Post Bac Cohort. They specialize in extensive support needs (ESN) and created their own tshirt for their Cohort to wear at their recent face-to-face Saturday on campus, where many of them had flown in from neighboring islands. Even our distance programs build strong communities!
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Looking forward to giving away this UHM-azing prize pack to a lucky H.S. Teacher Cadet at the ‘Dive into Education’ event this Friday! This event is for 160 local high schoolers who are looking to pursue careers in teaching, hosted and put on by two incredible high schoolers from Pearl City High School! We look forward to sharing about all the programs and pathways available at our College of Education!
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