Wednesday, October 29, 2025

AUCD 2025

 

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 2025 AUCD Virtual Network Connection Session 

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Join us this week for the second of two virtual sessions with UCEDD, LEND, and IDDRC colleagues, focused on connection, collaboration, and celebrating the work across our network. This session will feature Lightning Talks – The One Slide Challenge, where each center shares a 2-minute highlight of something exciting or meaningful, followed by Bright Spark Chats—interactive breakout discussions designed to spark ideas, share experiences, and foster new connections.  


Bright Spark Chats Topics: 

  • Inclusive Technology and Digital Accessibility

  • Inclusive Research and Data Practices

  • Workforce Development and Training Innovations

  • Innovations in Plain Language and Communications

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Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Please note that Lightning Talks will be recorded and made available, along with presentation slides, on the event pages after the session.


View the previous Virtual Network Session recording and slides.


Annual Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony


  • Annual Business Meeting for Directors with Federal Panel
    Thursday, November 13 | 2:00 – 3:45 PM ET

  • Awards Ceremony is Open to All Member
    Thursday, November 13 | 3:55 – 5:00 PM ET

Join us next week! We’ll begin with a Directors-only Business Meeting featuring updates from AUCD leaders, followed by key insights from our federal partners at NIH/NICHD, MCHB, and AoD/ACL. After a brief break, the meeting will open to all members for the Passing of the Virtual Gavel and recognition of board transitions. We’ll then celebrate excellence and achievement across the network during the AUCD Awards Ceremony and close with remarks and appreciation from AUCD leadership.

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This image shows a computer screen displaying a virtual meeting with five participants in a video call. There is a sign language interpreter in the top right corner, and subtitles at the bottom of the screen read "intellectual and developmental disabilities." The top left corner has a logo with the text "ACHIEVING EQUITY #AUCD2020."
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Upcoming 2025 AUCD Events and Activities:


NIRS Data Coordinator Meeting

Thursday, November 6 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET


UCEDD Directors Meeting
Wednesday, November 12 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET


LEND Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 18 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM ET

Online Agenda

AUCD | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 | Silver Spring, MD 20910


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