Members of the AUCD Network engage in a wide variety of activities daily as they work to promote inclusion, justice, health, and respect for all people with disabilities. For data collection purposes, their activities are grouped into three main categories: technical assistance (helping people finding resources and answers), continuing education (teaching), and diagnostic services (clinical medical and research activities). Read the 2024 AUCD Annual Report
One of the strategic goals of AUCD is to conduct and apply research and share knowledge. Collectively, AUCD Network member Centers and Programs produced over 13,900 expert products each year, including newsletters, books and book chapters, conference presentations, academic and online courses, fact sheets, and press communications. These items reach tens of millions of people, educating them on evidence-based information and guiding them to resources available for people with disabilities and their families. Read the 2024 AUCD Annual Report
AUCD Emerging Leaders are a part of a community that includes current trainees from AUCD Network sites; former (i.e. alumni) trainees; early career professionals from all health and related disciplines, including self-advocates and family members; and others that are relatively new to the disability field. This group of passionate individuals from every U.S. state and territory grows by the thousands each year. Together, this Emerging Leaders Community shares a passion to serve, research, and educate to make positive changes with and for people with disabilities and their families. Read the 2024 AUCD Annual Report