AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.
AUCD’s Maternal and Child Health Engagement supports the Autism CARES Programs, including LEND and DBP Programs.
AUCD’s Public Health Team works to create health promotion and public health efforts that include people with disabilities.
AUCD Emerging Leaders are a part of a community that includes trainees, early career professionals, self-advocates, and family members from AUCD member Centers and Programs.
AUCD's Disability Policy News (DPN) is a 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 Friday.
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The Senate and House have both released their expected calendars for 2026. These show the dates that both chambers are expected to be in session and in recess. When Members of Congress are in session, they are working in Washington, D.C., typically introducing legislation, voting, holding hearings, and conducting other legislative business. When Members are in recess, they are working in the districts and states they represent, holding constituent meetings and town halls, conducting site visits and attending important events.
Congressional Calendar for 2026
The Senate and House have both announced what their schedules will be in 2026. These schedules show when Members of Congress will be in session or in recess. In session means that they will be working in Washington, D.C. When lawmakers are in session, they are introducing bills, having hearings in different committees, and doing other things in the Capitol. When lawmakers are in recess, it means that they are back in their home state or home district. During recess, they meet with the people they represent and go to events and meetings.
View past issues of Disability Policy News to learn more about AUCD's policy priorities and how you can engage in policy actions.
