Committees & Workgroups

The Diversity Work Group was formed to address the need for greater diversity within and throughout the AUCD Network.

History

The Diversity Work Group (DWG) existed as a workgroup of the AUCD Board of Directors from January 2003 - January 2004. Created by the AUCD Board of Directors, in consultation with the Multicultural Council, the DWG addressed the need for greater diversity within and throughout the AUCD Network. The Work Group was charged with developing short-term and long-term action strategies that improve the diversity and cultural competence--and therefore the effectiveness--of every element and function of the Network.

In January of 2004 the AUCD Board of Directors transitioned the authority of the Diversity Work Group over to new leadership of the Multicultural Council. The Multicultural Council will continue the work of the Diversity Work Group.

Work Group's Vision

Increase the diversity and cultural competence of the AUCD and its member programs in all core functions (education, research, and service) in order to more effectively advance policy and practice with and for people with disabilities, their families, and communities.