Join us at the AUCD 2026 Conference

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to join us for the AUCD 2026 Conference, taking place from November 8 -11, 2026, at The Westin DC Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. I hope you will make plans to be part of this important gathering of the AUCD Network.

This year’s theme, Impact Through Innovation and Partnership, reflects the meaningful change that happens across our Network and because of our Network. Positive impact from innovation does not come from ideas alone. It comes from sharing ideas, learning together, building together, and nurturing strong relationships that sustain the work.

Across states, territories, and communities, the Network improves the lives of individuals with disabilities every day. Together, we advance services, education, research, which guide and challenges policy.

The last several years have brought real challenges at personal, local, and national levels. Yet through it all, AUCD’s member organizations and partners have continued to show resilience, determination, and deep care for the people and communities we serve.

Every member of the AUCD Network plays an essential role in this work. The experience, insight, and commitment you bring help shape our shared mission.

The strength of this Network is evident in the way we continue to support one another and stay focused on who and what matters most. Together, we will explore how innovation, partnerships, and collaboration lead to impact and expand our collective reach and influence.

I look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C.!

A. Pablo Juárez, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
AUCD President Elect and AUCD 2026 Conference Chair
Senior Associate in Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Special Education
Co-Director of VKC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Vanderbilt University Medical Center