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The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)  is an incredible resource.

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a  membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs.

The AUCD network includes:

  • 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), funded by the Administration on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)
  • 52 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
  • 15 Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC), most of which are funded by the National Institute for Child Health and Development (NICHD)

AUCD Program Locations and Network Support

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)  programs serve and are located in every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers. They serve as a bridge between the university and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve meaningful change.

AUCD supports this national network through:

  • Leadership on major social problems affecting all people living with developmental or other disabilities or special health needs
  • Advocacy with Congress and executive branch agencies that fund and regulate programs used by people with disabilities
  • Networking and partnering with other national organizations to advance the network’s national agendas
  • Promoting communication within the network and with other groups by collecting, organizing, and disseminating data on network activities and accomplishments
  • Technical assistance provision on a broad range of topics

Some of the Resources on The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

AUCD Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint

Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit

The National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP)

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND)

AUCD’s Vision

AUCD envisions a future in which everyone, including people living with developmental and other disabilities, are fully integrated, participating members of their communities. We envision a future in which culturally appropriate supports that lead to independence, productivity, and a a satisfying quality of life are universally available across the life span.

AUCD’s Mission

AUCD’s mission is to advance policy and practice for and with people with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their communities by supporting our members in research, education, and service activities that achieve our vision.

AUCD’s Values

AUCD values the participation of people with disabilities, family members, and a culturally diverse membership in its governance and programs. The AUCD Network promotes self-determination, family-centered care, and cultural competence in disability services and supports throughout the life span.