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.
The AUCD Website User Guides provide easy-to-find tools and resources to support Network members, Emerging Leaders, community advocates, and supporters. We want to ensure that each user can navigate the website with ease. Many users may find multiple User Guides useful depending on their needs and interests.
Access important updates and research that promote the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities.
Discover new opportunities to get involved. Join a Council or SIG!
Explore different ways to advocate and ensure full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Welcome, AUCD Network member! We want to make sure that you have the tools and resources you need to connect with other Network members and be a successful part of the AUCD Network. Network members include UCEDD, LEND, and IDDRC faculty and staff. The Network Member User Guide provides quick access to news, important updates, and upcoming events. It also provides direct links to AUCD Council and Special Interest Group (SIG) opportunities.
Welcome, AUCD Emerging Leader! We want to make sure that you have the tools and resources you need to connect with other Emerging Leaders and a successful part of the AUCD Network. The Emerging Leader User Guide provides quick access to the Emerging Leaders Community, Trainee-specific news, important updates, and upcoming events. It also provides direct links to opportunities to engage with the Network, such as through its Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Welcome, Community Advocate! Thank you for raising your voice on behalf of the disability community and being a supporter of the AUCD Network. The Community Advocate Guide provides quick access to tools and resources to help you be a successful advocate and ensure full inclusion of people with disabilities. Community Advocates include people with disabilities, who are sometimes referred to as self-advocates, family members of people with disabilities, and allies (or supporters) to the disability community. The Community Advocate Guide provides quick access to current disability policy updates, news from the AUCD Network, and upcoming events. It also provides direct links to opportunities to engage with the AUCD Network and the disability community. For example, by joining a Special Interest Group (SIG) or by making a donation to show your support of AUCD and its mission.
Welcome, Supporter! Thank you for being a Supporter of the AUCD Network and broader disability community. The Supporter Guide will connect you with the best ways you can support our mission and opportunities to contribute a gift to AUCD. Supporters include family members and allies of the disability community, sponsors of AUCD, and those who are new to the disability community and would like to learn more. Through the Supporter Guide, explore news from the AUCD Network, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage with Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
