AUCD 2022 Conference

Join us in Washington, DC this November!

The AUCD Conference brings together more than 1,200 researchers, policymakers, practitioners, professionals, advocates, community leaders, and students. This annual event is designed to promote innovative thinking that will launch disability policy, research, and advocacy initiatives to the next level.

Proposal notifications will be announced in early September along with Conference registration. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the summer.

Sponsoring the Conference allows us to welcome more than 1,200 attendees and create opportunities for AUCD members, researchers, policymakers, disability advocates and other professionals in the disability community make deeper connections and share their work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. With speakers sharing compelling research and innovative ideas, AUCD is committed to providing sponsors and exhibitors with opportunities to engage with and reach out to all attendees. Learn more about AUCD Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities!

Health Equity: Serving the Whole Person

The pandemic has amplified what we already know: people with disabilities do not have equal access to care across the health continuum. We also know that more than just medical services are needed to enable people with disabilities to lead active, productive lives in their home communities. From housing to meaningful employment, to access to vaccination sites and a safe trip to the grocery store, people with disabilities and their families experience daily disruptions and are often marginalized when it comes to accessing a broad array of needed services. These social determinants of health are critical to individual and community health. The AUCD 2022 Conference takes a deeper dive into Health Equity and the steps needed to ensure that every person is provided the best opportunities possible.