AUCD 2022 Conference
Thank you for attending the AUCD 2022 Conference!
It was wonderful to see all of you who came to Washington, DC for the AUCD 2022 Conference! From discussions on health equity to forging new and stronger relationships with one another, we hope it was a meaningful and engaging experience for each of you. Thank you for your energy, expertise, and passion for the important work you do every day!
Opening Plenary
Achieving Equity: Access to Health and Community for All
How do we ensure that all people have equal access to health? It’s more than just health care. 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. We look forward to exploring health equity, the social determinants of health, and the steps needed to ensure that every person is provided with the best opportunities possible. Learn more about the Opening Plenary.
Tuesday Leading Change Sessions
Choose from two Leading Change Sessions on Tuesday, November 15.
Leading Change Session: Ensuring Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Many people don’t get access to the health services they need. In this interactive session, a panel of leaders will take a deeper dive into the social determinant of health, “health care access and quality," and what it means to have true, quality care. Led by Ilka Riddle, Director of the University of Cincinnati UCEDD, panelists will share tips, research, and experiences in getting timely, high-quality care for all people with disabilities and their families who want and need to live healthy and dignified lives in their communities.
Leading Change Session: To Live, Move, and Have Fun in the World
Where people live, access to transportation, and recreational opportunities are critical factors in living a full life in the community. Led by Sally Gould-Taylor, Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, this panel takes a closer look at the social determinant of health, “social and community context,” and the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities receive support in all places where they live, work, learn, and play. Throughout the discussion, government and network leaders from across different sectors will address the vital role of social supports for people with disabilities and offer tangible recommendations for more civic and community participation.
Learn more about Tuesday's Leading Change Sessions
Closing Plenary
Engaging with Policymakers on Pressing Issues Facing the Disability Community
With the goal of hearing from a broad spectrum of policymakers, AUCD is holding the closing plenary at the Marquis. Join us to hear from champions about their priorities and policies. AUCD will also present two Congressional Champion Awards and the 2022 Gold Star Award. Learn more about the Closing Plenary.