RAN
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Regional Autism Network at UAB
The Regional Autism Network (RAN) was established by legislative action under the direction of the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (AIACC). RAN consists of 5 University-based programs located at UAB, Auburn University, the University of South Alabama, the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH) and the University of Alabama. The RAN is charged with the task of providing resources and training for persons of all ages in the state of Alabama who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The charges of the UAB RAN align with the goals of the LEND and UCEDD programs. The UAB RAN is staffed by a Director, Family Navigator, and program and student assistants to meet the needs of the community by drawing on the expertise available at the CEDD, Civitan-Sparks Clinics, and across the UAB campus and surrounding community.
UAB RAN Strives to
- Listen to families to understand their unique situations and needs
- Create bridges and connections between families and providers
- Guide providers who serve families with autistic family members and/or other intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Advocate in the community for a more inclusive and understanding society for ALL
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Who We Serve
The Regional Autism Network at UAB serves community members from Region V who have questions, concerns or resource needs regarding themselves, a family member, friend, client, patient, or student with diagnosed or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder. Counties in Region V include:
- Blount
- Calhoun
- Chilton
- Clay
- Cleburne
- Coosa
- Jefferson
- Randolph
- Shelby
- St. Clair
- Talladega
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What We Do
- Offer monthly Community Education Workshops and other opportunities for training and consultation to caregivers and professionals focused on topics important to stakeholders in our region
- Provide community members with general information about autism
- Guide callers to resources available to meet individualized needs
- Assist with problem-solving for individuals, families, and professionals
- Provide information about best practice standards developed and endorsed by the AIACC
- Identify and promote development of programs to benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their care providers, and educators
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Contact Us
Phone: 205-934-1112
Email: uabran@uab.edu
(Ask to join our email contact list to remain connected to events and resources in our area)
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More Information
For more information about the statewide Regional Autism Network in Alabama:
https://mh.alabama.gov/AIACC/REGIONAL-AUTISM-NETWORK/
RAN Staff
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Director
Kristie Ford
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Student Assistant
Alecia Mercer
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Family Navigator
Gwendolyn Brown
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Principal Investigator
Sarah O’Kelley
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Student Assistant
Alexis Morell
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Coordinator
Angelica Jaimes Rice
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