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Get Involved with AUCD Policy

Image of Carol Salas Testifying, A woman in a white blazer speaks into a microphone at a conference table, gesturing with her hand while looking to her left. Other panelists sit beside her, and a takeaway coffee cup, notebook, and microphone are visible on the table in front of her.Strong disability policy is built through collective action and leadership development. AUCD creates opportunities for members and partners to engage directly in federal policy, whether by taking action on urgent issues or building the skills needed to advance long-term systems change.

Explore ways to connect with AUCD policy and help amplify disability priorities at the federal level.

Take Action: AUCD Advocacy Campaigns

AUCD uses Quorum to coordinate timely advocacy on critical disability policy issues. These campaigns make it easy to contact Congress, respond to emerging threats, and elevate the collective voice of the disability community.

Take Action: AUCD Advocacy Campaigns

AUCD Policy Committee

The AUCD Policy Committee guides and informs AUCD’s federal disability policy priorities. The Committee provides input on policy positions, emerging issues, and advocacy strategies, helping ensure AUCD’s policy work reflects the expertise and perspectives of the Network.

Join AUCD's Public Policy Committee

Together, advocacy and leadership development strengthen AUCD’s ability to advance policies that promote equity, inclusion, and community living for people with disabilities.

Build Leadership: AUCD Policy Fellowship

The AUCD Policy Fellowship prepares emerging leaders to engage in federal disability policy through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the policymaking process.

Build Leadership: AUCD Policy Fellowship

Disability Policy Seminar

The Disability Policy Seminar is an annual opportunity for AUCD Network members and partners to engage directly with federal policymakers, advocates, and experts. The Seminar provides updates on current disability policy issues and supports participant advocacy through briefings and congressional meetings.

Disability Policy Seminar