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AUCD Community Inclusion

AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.

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AUCD Maternal and Child Health Engagement

AUCD’s Maternal and Child Health Engagement supports the Autism CARES Programs, including LEND and DBP Programs.

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AUCD Public Health

AUCD’s Public Health Team works to create health promotion and public health efforts that include people with disabilities.

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AUCD Emerging Leaders Community

AUCD Emerging Leaders are a part of a community that includes trainees, early career professionals, self-advocates, and family members from AUCD member Centers and Programs.

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About Emerging Leaders Community

Every year, AUCD welcomes thousands of Emerging Leaders to the Network that share all AUCD members’ commitment to empowering rising professionals in the disability field. We are excited to have this space just for you! The Emerging Leaders Community is a space dedicated to current and past trainees from AUCD member centers and programs, early career professionals from health and related disciplines, including self-advocates and family members. This group of passionate individuals from every U.S. state and territory grows by the thousands each year. Together, this Emerging Leaders Community shares a passion to serve, research, and educate to make positive changes with and for people with disabilities and their families.

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Learn, Connect, Get Involved, and Grow

The AUCD Network is proud to be your professional home—a place where you can learn about the issues, connect with others, get involved, and grow as a leader, with the goal of positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Check out Emerging Leaders Community leadership opportunities and join the ELC Community for updates on ELC news, events, and exciting opportunities!

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