AUCD, Subject Matter Experts

 

Calling all Subject Matter Experts and Partners! We are looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), network partners, trainees, and people with lived experience (PWLE). Collaborators will work with AUCD on a national project focused on disability-inclusive chronic disease management. Through this project, we hope to improve chronic disease care for people with disabilities (PWD) through accessible education tools, a new Community of Practice (CoP), and lasting partnerships across the AUCD network. As a collaborator, you will be part of either a development team or an advisory team. Please see additional details below explaining these teams. Who Should Apply: Public health and disability professionals with expertise in chronic disease management AUCD Network trainees or alumni with lived experience or other expertise in disability and chronic disease management Researchers, clinicians, and educators working in disability and health People with lived experience of disability and chronic disease AUCD network members, trainees, and partners interested in cross-sector collaboration How to Apply Please select this link to access the survey and apply: National Capacity Building Center on Disability in Public Health – Fill out form You will be asked to share: Your background and experience (2 – 4 sentences) Whether you are applying as a SME, PWLE, or network partner Current program affiliations (if any) Whether you are interested in the Advisory Team or Development Team (see below for more information on team opportunities) Timeline: Deadline to complete the survey: 12/12/25 at 5 PM Eastern Time Zone Notification of selection: 12/23/25 Questions? Please contact AUCD via email at nationalcenterdph@aucd.org. Team Opportunities: What is the difference between the Development and Advisory teams? 1. Advisory Team: Members will provide input and lived experience perspectives in several ways: Participate in structured listening sessions or focus groups Review draft materials to ensure accessibility and relevance Offer input on sustainability strategies and future directions Ideal participants: Individuals with lived experience of disability and/or chronic disease, caregivers, and leaders from partner organizations. Estimated commitment: ~ 4 hours per month from January - August 2026 (8 months) 2. Development Team: Members will be actively involved in several project objectives: Reviewing and co-developing accessible resources (fact sheets, briefs, and toolkits) Participating in pilot testing with AUCD network programs Serving as contributors or facilitators within the Community of Practice (CoP) Supporting partnership and sustainability activities Ideal participants: SMEs in disability and public health, network partners, trainees, or individuals with lived experience. Estimated commitment: ~ 10 hours per month from January – August 2026 (8 months) Project Objectives and Ways to Get Involved: 1.Creation of Resources for Knowledge Development on Disability and Chronic Health Conditions Review and contribute to accessible briefs, fact sheets, and toolkits on chronic disease management and disability inclusion Participate in pilot testing of educational resources with AUCD network programs Provide feedback and lived experience perspectives to ensure accessibility and relevance 2. Development of a Community of Practice (CoP) Help us develop a national Community of Practice focused on disability and chronic disease management Participate as a presenter, facilitator, or active member in CoP sessions  Help shape the CoP’s priorities, peer exchange topics, and online resource hub 3. Promoting Partnership and Sustainability in the AUCD Network Contribute to collaborative meetings or listening sessions to align priorities and identify sustainability strategies Co-develop recommendations for long-term integration of disability-inclusive chronic disease management within AUCD’s public health portfolio Participate in national dissemination activities or planning meetings AUCD is committed to inclusion, accessibility, and equitable participation. All materials and meetings will be accessible, and participants will receive compensation for their time and expertise. View Online AUCD | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 | Silver Spring, MD 20910