Contact DDD at: ddd@pacec-sped.org
The Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is the official division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) whose purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, and intellectual challenges, and to serve them.
Membership in DDD has numerous advantages. DDD offers many opportunities for professional growth and networking with colleagues who share a common interest. In addition to a biennial conference with a focus on research, trends, and educational practices, DDD sponsors sessions on mental retardation and developmental disabilities at the CEC Annual International Convention, during which intensive one-day programs are devoted to relevant topics. Additionally, PA-DDD sponsors strands at the PACEC Conference held in Grantville in November and is planning additional joint conferences throughout the state with other Pennsylvania subdivisions.
DDD members stay abreast of recent advances and trends in the field through subscriptions to:
PACEC-DDD OFFICERS FOR 2007-2008
During the DDD luncheon and meeting on November 3rd, new officers were elected for the 2007-2008 year. The following individuals were elected to office, effective July 1, 2007:
Barbara Cassel – President
Penny Pardoe – Vice-President
Amy Donahue – Secretary/Treasurer
Heather Lyons – Membership
Convention Overview
Our division was pleased to offer a series of four (4) presentations as part of the “DDD Showcase Sessions” at this year’s convention. We also participated in the Sub-Division Luncheon and sponsored a booth in the vendor area. This year’s showcase sessions were:
Our annual business meeting and elections were held on November 1st during the sub-division luncheon. We discussed proposed topics for next year’s convention, began exploring the possibility of hosting meetings and trainings in conjunction with our PASCEC chapters and coordinated by DDD and the PACEC Regional Directors, and held elections for officers for 2008. Officers for 2008 will be:
We are always seeking the input of our members. Please visit our subdivision webpage and email us with your ideas and suggestions. We are still looking for topics of interest for the 2008 PACEC Convention as well as for the proposed regional meetings/trainings. We would love to hear from you!
Submitted by Barbara Cassel, President of DDD
A BENEFIT FOR DDD MEMBERS:
All members of the Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD) will receive the journal, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Members also receive the official Division Journal, Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.
“The provision of the well-respected PRO-ED journal Focus on Autism allows DDD to better serve its members by providing a wonderful professional information resource on autism spectrum disorders. This new member benefit helps document DDD’s commitment to all developmental disabilities, including autism and related disorders.”
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities provides practical educational and treatment suggestions for professionals and parents working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities. It includes original research reports, position papers, effective intervention procedures, descriptions of successful programs, and reviews of current books and other professional products.