AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.
AUCD’s Maternal and Child Health Engagement supports the Autism CARES Programs, including LEND and DBP Programs.
AUCD’s Public Health Team works to create health promotion and public health efforts that include people with disabilities.
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.
AUCD 360 is a monthly newsletter highlighting news, initiatives, and events across the AUCD Network. Submitting an article to AUCD 360 is a great way for Network members to showcase activities, new research developments, trainee and faculty awards, events, and other accomplishments to the Network and others in the disabilities field.
Important Announcement: Cancellation of Annual Conference
The AUCD 2025 Conference Committee, the AUCD Board of Directors, and the leadership team at AUCD have made the difficult decision not to hold an annual Conference this fall. This decision was made due to uncertainty in federal funding, expenditure restrictions across universities, and limited organizational capacity. While AUCD will not hold a virtual or in-person Conference this year, we will have virtual opportunities for network members to connect. It is our priority that researchers, practitioners, professionals, policymakers, trainees, and advocates can come together to advance our collective mission.
Sharing Your Story: A Guide to Medicaid Advocacy
Medicaid provides funding for services that help millions of people with disabilities and their families across the country. This guide has information to help you share your lived experience with policymakers so they understand the importance of Medicaid and the services it provides to people with disabilities. In the guide, you will find information about how Medicaid works and commonly proposed threats, along with tips for sharing your story and a worksheet to help you plan your advocacy message. Resource created by The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development.
Submitting an article to AUCD 360 is a great way for Network members to showcase activities, new research developments, trainee and faculty awards, events, and other accomplishments.
