NIRS
NIRS is the national, web-based data reporting and retrieval system for the AUCD Network. NIRS enables Network members to manage data on their training programs, projects, activities, and products, and helps them comply with Federal reporting requirements. The data gathered in NIRS also enables AUCD to develop composite snapshots of the UCEDD and LEND programs.
NIRS is a useful tool for accessing and promoting the important work of university-based centers and programs on disabilities and special health care needs (SHCN) to a wide array of constituents, including people with disabilities and/or SHCN and their families, local communities, states, service providers, funding agencies, policy makers, and other partners. Finally, NIRS supports the data management, program evaluation, long-range planning, and information sharing efforts of individual UCEDD and LEND Programs.
In addition to providing a link to the searchable database itself, this page has links to several priority areas concerning NIRS, such as a Project Overview, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Paper Forms, and Standard Report Templates.
If there are topics that you feel need additional information or description in the content areas at left, please contact Corina Miclea.
NIRS News
11/16/2011
Increasing Trainee Survey Responses: Best Practice Methods for Obtaining High Response Rates from Trainees
Obtaining high trainee response rates to the LEND and UCEDD 1, 5, and 10 year surveys can be difficult for programs to get. To assist Centers in potentially increasing their response rates, AUCD interviewed training directors and former trainees from the 5 UCEDDs and/or LENDs with the consistently highest response rates to understand their strategies for surveying former trainees. This report describes AUCD's interviews and the practices these Centers have found to be successful.
9/29/2011
AUCD has Moved
AUCD's new address is: 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910 All phones, emails, and URLs remain the same.
3/8/2011
2011 AUCD Call for Proposals Now Open
The Journey Continues... 40 Years Advancing Equity and Excellence through Research, Education, and Service
Proposals will be accepted through June 10, 2011. The 2011 AUCD Conference provides an opportunity to celebrate the great strengths and capacity of our network... and to share those strategies in research, education, and service that continue the journey towards equity and excellence.
2/7/2011
It's Time to Survey Your Former Trainees!
Trainee surveys must be completed in NIRS by June 30, 2011. Click for more information on starting your survey process now.
