AUCD | Advocate Guide

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AUCD 360 is a monthly newsletter highlighting news, initiatives, and events across the AUCD Network. Submitting an article to AUCD 360 is a great way for organizational members to showcase activities, new research developments, trainee and faculty awards, events, and other accomplishments to the Network and others in the disabilities field.

AUCD 360

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AUCD's Disability Policy News (DPN) is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting federal policy issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. DPN features updates in plain language and action steps that people can take to educate policymakers. DPN is published every other Monday while Congress is in session.

Disability Policy News

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AUCD's Inclusive Public Health Quarterly is an online, quarterly newsletter highlighting the latest public health news and updates on access to healthcare for people with disabilities, emergency preparedness, nutrition, wellness and mental health, and more. Contents do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of our funders.

Inclusive Public Health Quarterly

Policy and Advocacy

AUCD is committed to advancing the rights of people with disabilities across the lifespan. The AUCD Network 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 people with disabilities and their families at the state and local level. AUCD's Network members conduct research, provide education, perform training, and offer services on many issues related to people with disabilities and their families. AUCD's Policy and Advocacy Team provides support and resources on current and emerging issues in the field.

Learn more about AUCD's Policy and Advocacy work and how you can be a part of the action.

Read the latest news

Sort news items by topic area to find relevant updates and resources.

News

Attend an upcoming event

From webinars to in-person events, find an event of interest.

Events

AUCD Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are made up of individuals that have common topical interest such as emergency prep, family support, assistive technology, and so on. SIGs, which are open to anyone in the AUCD Network as well as external partners and stakeholders, that means you! SIGs meet virtually throughout the year and in person annually at the AUCD Conference. Anyone can join one or multiple SIGs.

Join a Special Interest Group

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