AUCD Press Releases

11/19/2021
AUCD Thanks U.S. House for Passing Build Back Better Act & Stands Ready to Work with Senate
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is pleased to see the Build Back Better Act pass the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill contains critical investments in health, education and economic security programs that will improve the lives of people with disabilities, allow them to live in the community, and become economically self-sufficient.

6/25/2021
HRSA Expands National Access to the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded 60 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) grants to universities and children's hospitals across the United States, expanding national access to interdisciplinary leadership training to meet the complex needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders (DD).