AUCD | Network Training Impact

AUCD Network Training & Leadership Development

The AUCD Emerging Leaders Community includes current trainees, alumni, early-career professionals, self-advocates, and family members from across all U.S. states and territories. This dynamic group grows thousands each year, unified by a shared commitment to serving, researching, and educating positive change.

Each year, AUCD programs graduate over 5,661 emerging leaders in health, allied health, education, and related fields. These trainees complete rigorous academic and research training, preparing them to lead in their professions.

In FY25, the AUCD Network trained over 5,101 individuals across 46 disciplines, ranging from medicine and psychology to public health and special education

Trainee Disciplines by Program

Trainee Program Types

“We’re not tied to one system. That gives us a unique ability to bring people together, find what’s missing, and help communities solve problems that no single agency can fix on its own.”