Disability Policy Seminar 2018 and Trainee Summit
Location: Washington, DC

2018 Disability Policy Seminar
The Disability Policy Seminar is the premier opportunity to cultivate champions on Capitol Hill and advance the grassroots movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join AUCD, the Arc, AAIDD, NACDD, SABE, and UCP as we learn about and advocate for access to health care and community living supports, and bedrock civil rights protections. The first 100 days of any new Administration and Congress are key to setting the agenda, and this year, more than ever, we need you in Washington, DC.
- When: Mon-Wed, April 23-25
- Where: Washington, DC
- Registration, hotel information, and materials can be found at www.DisabilityPolicySeminar.org.
- The Renaissance Hotel has very limited availability for the Seminar. See the DPS hotel page for information on getting on a hotel waiting list and contacting nearby hotels to inquire about availability.
2018 AUCD Trainee Policy Summit
All AUCD Trainees are invited to an exclusive Sunday pre-Seminar Trainee Summit. Attendees will have exclusive access to Hill staffers and former trainees now working in policy, and learn from the experts how to best craft your message for Wednesday's Hill visits. An evening reception will provide a comfortable background for trainees to meet and network with over 200 peers from around the country.
- When: Sunday, April 22 2:30-7:30pm.(Registration closes 4/17)
- Where: Washington, DC, in conjunction with the Disability Policy Seminar
- Registration, homework, and materials can be found online on AUCD's webages.
- Register to attend the Policy Prep Session: A Webinar for AUCD Trainees attending DPS 2018 on April 2 at 3:30pm ET.
Wondering if DPS is right for you? Watch this short video to learn more!