
August 11, 2025
Transforming Sleep Apnea Care for People with Down Syndrome: $10.4M Research Grant Awarded

AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.
AUCD’s Maternal and Child Health Engagement supports the Autism CARES Programs, including LEND and DBP Programs.
AUCD’s Public Health Team works to create health promotion and public health efforts that include people with disabilities.
AUCD Emerging Leaders are a part of a community that includes trainees, early career professionals, self-advocates, and family members from AUCD member Centers and Programs.
The purpose of the National Training Directors Council (NTDC) is to serve as a focus and forum for the identification and discussion of issues related to preservice and in-service interdisciplinary training. NTDC functions as a representative voice of preservice interdisciplinary training interests and concerns within the AUCD Network, and influences the development and implementation of national training policies and initiatives, and shares best practices and exemplary resources developed and used by UCEDDs and LENDs across the nation.
The National Training Director Council works for and with training directors and responds to their and the Network's needs. Current areas of support include:
The Council is composed of one representative from each AUCD Network member who is the Preservice Education Coordinator and/or Training Director/Coordinator or a designee who best represents the overall training interests of that Center or Program. The full Council meets once a year in conjunction with the AUCD Conference. The NTDC Steering Committee and the Council's task force/ad hoc committees also meet in person once a year and as needed during the year through conference calls.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the FY2026 Labor-HHS bill, rejecting proposals to cut UCEDDs, LENDs, and IDDRCs. But the fight isn’t over—House committees may still consider cuts. Take action now to ensure these essential programs are fully funded and your voice is heard in both chambers! More
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NIRS Data Coordinator Quarterly Call (11/6/2025)Thursday, February 26, 2026
NIRS Data Coordinator Quarterly Call (2/26/2026)Thursday, May 14, 2026
NIRS Data Coordinator Quarterly Call (5/14/2026)Copyright 2025 Association of University Centers on Disabilities