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).
New in Policy
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Brochure: 2009-2010 Disabilty Policy Collaboration's Legislative Agenda
The Arc, UCP, AAIDD, ANCOR, AUCD, and NACDD's public policy priorities for the 111 Congress.
2009-2010 DPC Legislative Priorities.pdf
[download]
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Affordable Care Act Regulations Available for Public Comment
The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO) recently released numerous regulations and requests for comment.
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Policy Issue Fact Sheets from the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar
2010 fact sheets are now available in PDF form.
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2010-2011 AUCD Policy Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications
The Policy Fellowship is an opportunity for an advanced network member to live and work in Washington, DC for one year, learning about AUCD, current legislation affecting people with disabilities and their families, and exercising leadership skills. The Fellow's responsibilities will be developed based on the needs of the Association and the interest and experience of the Fellow.
Resources
Brochure: 2009-2010 Disabilty Policy Collaboration's Legislative Agenda
The Arc, UCP, AAIDD, ANCOR, AUCD, and NACDD's public policy priorities for the 111 Congress.
2009-2010 DPC Legislative Priorities.pdf
[download]
Affordable Care Act Regulations Available for Public Comment
The Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO) recently released numerous regulations and requests for comment.
Policy Issue Fact Sheets from the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar
2010 fact sheets are now available in PDF form.
Press Releases
7/26/2010
Press Release: TRAIN Act (HR 5756)
The Training and Research for Autism Improvement Nationwide Act
TRAIN Act Press Release
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7/16/2010
AUCD Press Release on new Autism Legislation
AUCD applauds Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) for introducing the Training and Research for Autism Improvement Nationwide (TRAIN) Act HR 5756
Press Release on TRAIN Act HR 5756
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3/22/2010
AUCD Press Release on Passage of Health Care Reform
On March 21, 2010, the US House of Representatives took another step toward completing comprehensive and meaningful health reform when it passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Press Release on Passage of Health Reform
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