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 Reform Hub, an online gateway designed to provide technical assistance and information about implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
2013 Exciting Fellowship Opportunities
AIDD-AUCD Disability Leadership Fellowship
The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Fellowship program seeks to recruit outstanding individuals in the UCEDD community for an intensive year-long experience in Washington, D.C. at the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Deadline is extended.
AUCD Fellowship in Disability Policy Leadership
AUCD seeks a 2013 Disability Policy Leadership Fellow. The Fellowship provides significant experiences in national level activities related to policy and legislative development, advocacy, program development, and technical assistance. Any early or mid-level career professional working at a UCEDD, LEND, or IDDRC (including graduate trainees) is eligible to apply. Visit AUCD’s fellowship page to learn more about the work of the current and past fellows. If interested please send your letter of interest to Kim Musheno – kmusheno@aucd.org by January 31, 2012.
New in Policy
5/23/2013
Priced Out 2012 Reveals that People with Disabilities on SSI Cannot Afford Housing Anywhere in the US
from A report from the Technical Assistance Collaborative and CCD Housing Task Force
Priced Out in 2012 is a study of the severe housing affordability problems experienced by people with disabilities. Priced Out calculates the difference between what an individual receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can reasonably afford to pay for housing costs and the average cost of modest housing units. Priced Out in 2012 confirms that non-elderly adults with disabilities living on SSI confront an enormous housing affordability gap across the entire nation.
5/22/2013
CCD letter of support to Sen. Sanders regarding amendments to the Family Caregiver Support Program
CCD supports Senator Sanders' amendment to the Older Americans Act reauthorization to help aging parents care for their adult children with disabilities.
CCD letter of support to Sen. Sanders regarding amendments to the Family Caregiver Support Program.pdf
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5/21/2013
Federal Funding
Today, a letter was sent to the Hill on behalf of more than 900 national, state, and local organizations, including AUCD, urging appropriators to reject the proposed 302b funding allocations. Read the letter to find out how health and human service programs would be affected.
5/3/2013
2011 Wingspread Conference Final Report: Building a National Agenda for Supporting Families with a Member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A group of diverse national and state family support leaders and stakeholders met during a three-day intensive conference held on March 6-8, 2011 at the Johnson Foundation's Wingspread Conference Center in Racine, Wisconsin. The purpose of the conference was to generate recommendations for a National Agenda on Family Support for families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
ELECTION INFO RELATED TO DISABILITY ISSUES
National Presidential Forum on Disability Issues
Friday, September 28, 2012A non-partisan forum where presidential contenders offered their visions on policy that affects people with disabilities. Go to www.NFDI.org to view the webcast of the entire event and download the full transcript! With the election less than two weeks away take the time to learn where the candidates stand on issues important to you! You can search the transcript for key issues and phrases.
Resources
Priced Out 2012 Reveals that People with Disabilities on SSI Cannot Afford Housing Anywhere in the US
A report from the Technical Assistance Collaborative and CCD Housing Task Force
Priced Out in 2012 is a study of the severe housing affordability problems experienced by people with disabilities. Priced Out calculates the difference between what an individual receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can reasonably afford to pay for housing costs and the average cost of modest housing units. Priced Out in 2012 confirms that non-elderly adults with disabilities living on SSI confront an enormous housing affordability gap across the entire nation.
CCD letter of support to Sen. Sanders regarding amendments to the Family Caregiver Support Program
CCD supports Senator Sanders' amendment to the Older Americans Act reauthorization to help aging parents care for their adult children with disabilities.
CCD letter of support to Sen. Sanders regarding amendments to the Family Caregiver Support Program.pdf
[download]
2011 Wingspread Conference Final Report: Building a National Agenda for Supporting Families with a Member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
A group of diverse national and state family support leaders and stakeholders met during a three-day intensive conference held on March 6-8, 2011 at the Johnson Foundation's Wingspread Conference Center in Racine, Wisconsin. The purpose of the conference was to generate recommendations for a National Agenda on Family Support for families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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