Public Policy

AUCD, a leading national disability organization that has a direct impact at the local, state, national, and international levels to advance policy and practice. Current national legislation and advocacy activities have significant impacts on the nature and extent of services and supports for persons with disabilities and their families at the state and local level.

• Public Policy Committee - Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month working to build the capacity of the AUCD office and network for legislative advocacy, promote collaboration with the disability community to advance public policy, and develop new opportunities for member programs to promote the independence, productivity, and full participation of people with developmental and other disabilities.
• AUCD Disability Policy Priorities 2023-2024
• AUCD Disability Policy Priorities 2023-2024 in Plain Language
• Disability Policy Seminar

• Educating versus Lobbying
• Congressional Recess Guide
• Federal Budget Process
• Public Hearings
• Policy Terms in Plain Language

• Get to Know Your Members of Congress
• Get to Know Your Members (plain language)
• Contacting Congress

• Congressional Recess Guide
• Relationship Building Tips 
• Relationship Building Tips (Plain Language)

• Educating versus Lobbying
• How to Schedule Your Hill Visit
• Hill Meeting Request Template
• Make the Most of Your Hill Visit
• Strucuring Your Hill Visit
• Elevator Speech Template