June 30, 2025
On June 27, 2025, AUCD joined 37 national organizations in signing a letter from the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) urging Congress to reject the Administration’s proposal to eliminate the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs). The letter underscores the critical role UCEDDs play in supporting people with developmental disabilities through research, training, and community-based services and calls on Congress to maintain full funding for this essential national network.