Center for Development & Disability Conference Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the CDD
Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CDD (Center for Development and Disability) becoming a UCEDD (University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service)
The CDD yearlong conference will provide trainings on a variety of topics from all the different divisions and programs that make up the Center for Development & Disability. Trainings will be provided by national and CDD presenters, as well as presenters from all over the state of New Mexico.
Virtual Session One - July & August 2021
"Opening Keynote Speaker"
7/13/2021 - 3:00 - 4:30pm(MST)
Judy Heumann, PhD Disability Rights Advocate Featured in the documentary "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution", a 2020 American award winning documentary film
"Recognizing the Communication Abilities of Learners with Significant Disabilities"
7/27/2021 - 3:00 - 4:30pm(MST)
Phillip Schweigert, M.Ed. Senior Program Therapist, UNM-CDD
"Promoting the Communicative Competence of Learners with Significant Disabilities"
8/10/2021 - 3:00 - 4:30pm(MST)
Phillip Schweigert, M.Ed Senior Program Therapist, UNM-CDD
"Family Leaders as Essential Partners"
8/24/2021 - 3:00 - 4:30pm(MST)
Tanya Baker-McCue, M.Ed. UNM-CDD Division Director
Gay Finlayson, MA Education & Outreach Manager, UNM-CDD
Lori Steward, MBA Family Specialist, UNM-CDD
Lauriann King, MFA Education & Outreach Manager, UNM-CDD