Welcome to the AUCD Emerging Leaders Community! Every year, we welcome thousands of Emerging Leaders to the network who share all AUCD members’ commitment to empowering rising professionals in the disability field. We are excited to have this space just for you!
The AUCD network is proud to be your professional home – a place where you can learn about the issues, connect with others, get involved, and grow as a leader, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
News
A Hope To Find: MN LEND Alum in the Spotlight
5/22/2025
Ellie Wilson (MN LEND 2010-11 and executive director of the Autism Society of Minnesota) told WCCO/CBS television that divisive federal statements about autism don't help affected families. Massive proposed cuts to federal services complicate the picture even further.
ArizonaLEND Alum Dan Combs is Doing Amazing Work Assisting Young Down Syndrome Patients to Getting Good Sleep
10/21/2024
ArizonaLEND is so proud of the work Dan Combs, MD (ArizonaLEND Alum 2012-2013) is doing around helping children with Down Syndrome get good quality sleep. His research focuses on the impact of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders on children with Down Syndrome.
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Events
Basics of Medicaid and Reconciliation: Community Living and Policy
Thursday, June 26, 2025
3:00 PM EST - 4:30 PM EST
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