Public Policy
AUCD advocates for a number of legislative issues that are critical to individuals with disabilities and their families. Legislative priority issues are developed bi-annually by the AUCD Legislative Affairs Committee and Board of Directors. Priority issues are based on the Association's vision and mission as well as input from the entire Network, including individuals with disabilities and their families.
Please visit AUCD’s Health Care Hub, an online gateway designed to provide technical assistance and information about the current state of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA aka Obamacare) and Medicaid.
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7/31/2018
AUCD Opposes the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States
Plain Language Summary Available
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national organization that supports the right of self-determination for individuals with intellectual and other disabilities, and opposes the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. "The appointment of Judge Kavanaugh threatens civil rights protections for people with disabilities including access to healthcare," said Andrew Imparato, Executive Director of AUCD. "Judge Kavanaugh's record on the D.C. Circuit has failed to support the critical principle of self-determination for people with intellectual disabilities and the importance of access to healthcare for millions of Americans with disabilities."
8/14/2018
Tuesdays with Liz: David Goldberg on Kavanaugh's Disability Rights Record
This week, Liz sits down again with David Goldberg to discuss Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. They discuss a Circuit Court Ruling by Kavanaugh that undermined the civil rights of three women with intellectual disabilities.
8/13/2018
Disability Policy News In Brief
Supreme Court nomination, federal contractors' hiring of people with disabilities, and more
8/7/2018
Tuesdays with Liz: David Goldberg Discusses Kavanaugh's Nomination and the ACA
This week, Liz talks with civil rights lawyer, David Goldberg, who previously worked for the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. He discusses what could happen to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if President Trump's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Kavanaugh, is confirmed.
8/6/2018
Disability Policy News In Brief
Congress is on recess; spending bills, the Supreme Court, and more
7/31/2018
Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy for All - Contacting Congress
This week, Liz shares information about Congress, reminding viewers that they work for you. She also includes some useful tips for contacting your congressional representatives and highlights a relevant tool AUCD has.
7/30/2018
Contacting Congress
A How-To
This short, easy-to-read document from AUCD explains the What, Why, Who, and How of Contacting Congress.
7/30/2018
Disability Policy News In Brief
Rescission of funds; food security; HCBS; MFP; and more
7/23/2018
Disability Policy News In Brief
FY 2019 Appropriations; electronic visit verification; Medicaid in Kentucky; electric skin shocks; ADA; and more
7/16/2018
Disability Policy News In Brief
ouse Appropriations Full Committee Markup of FY19; Trump Administration announced $25 million in cuts to the Navigator program; Medicaid LTSS Expenditures Webinar; Supreme Court Nomination; and more
Resources
2018 Congressional Autism Caucus
Learn about the members of the Autism Caucus, which was founded by Representatives Mike Doyle (PA) and Chris Smith (NJ) who also Co-Chair the Coalition for Autism Research and Education ("CARE" or "Autism Caucus"), the first-ever Congressional Membership Organization dedicated to autism advocacy on Capitol Hill.
AUCD Summary of the Senate Appropriations Committee
L-HHS-ED Bill for FY 2018
On September 7, the Senate Appropriations Committee completed its mark-up of the FY 2018 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill and voted to report out the bill by a vote of 31-1 with Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla) casting the sole "nay" vote. The House Appropriations Committee completed its work on July 19 (see links to bill and summary). Attached is a summary of how the bill impacts the AUCD network and other priorities of the disability community, along with a detailed table comparing the House and Senate bills with the President�s budget and FY 2017.
Improving Access to Higher Education Act
A bill summary and fact sheet are available for the Improving Access to Higher Education Act, which would amend the Higher Education Act (HEA) to improve college access and completion for students with disabilities.
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