We support disability research, provide workforce training, and create an equitable future for all.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national association that supports Network members in their research, training, education, and service so that together, AUCD and Network members can promote the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.
About Us
AUCD is a diverse Network of practitioners, researchers, educators, Emerging Leaders, people with disabilities, community advocates, and professionals.
AUCD is a strong presence in every U.S. state and territory and grows leaders with the skills and dedication to make a difference throughout the world.
AUCD promotes innovative thinking that will advance disability policy, research, and advocacy initiatives. Join AUCD and 1,000 others at this year's AUCD Conference in Washington, D.C.
The AUCD Network provided technical assistance to more than 513,000 people and organizations. More than 965,000 received continuing education and 177,000 families received clinical services such as an assessment or therapy.
The AUCD Network produced more than 13,900 expert products including newsletters, books and book chapters, conference presentations, academic and online courses, fact sheets, and press communications.
The AUCD Network trained 4,300 trainees in more than 47 disciplines such as audiology, physical therapy, social work, dentistry, child development, early intervention, amongst others.
All figures based on 2024 data.
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Celebrating Dr. Philip Wilson's Retirement
After more than 26 years of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to people with disabilities and their families, Human Development Center ...
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How Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Support Aging Individuals with IDD and Their Aging Caregivers
This presentation will provide an overview of the AUCD HCBS Special Interest Group (SIG) and its recent work. Presenters will discuss national trends ...
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A New Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD Cross System Pilot Expands Support for Tennessee’s Most Vulnerable Youth
A new pilot project now being implemented through TRIAD, the autism institute at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC)(TN IDDRC, UCEDD, LEND), ...
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CEDC Coffee Chat - Word and PDF Accessibility
This webinar is the second session in the 2026 professional development series, Access for All: Building Digital and Document Accessibility ...
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New Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Adult Tele-diagnostic Project Creating an Assessment with Help of Autistic People
Adults who are seeking an evaluation for autism may face a number of barriers. Those barriers may include finding experienced clinicians who can ...
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Health & Disability SIG: Advocacy and Civil Legal Topics
The Health & Disability Special Interest Group (SIG) will hold its first meeting of the year featuring Maureen van Stone, Esq., MS, presenting on ...
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