AUCD adds new advocacy tool to help speak up for UCEDDs
The new federal budget recommends eliminating UCEDDs, including the WVU CED.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has just launched a new advocacy tool to help speak up about the potential elimination of all University Centers for Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).
The President's Budget Proposal eliminates UCEDDs. The President’s proposal for the UCEDDs directly conflicts with federal law and will result in immense nationwide harm for people with disabilities, research institutions, and the disability workforce.
This will have a dire impact on the current and future disability population.
UCEDDs have been supporting people with disabilities for over 60 years through research, training, and community services. Our independence has allowed us to work efficiently and effectively with other programs and state agencies to advance research, services, and supports for people with disabilities and their families.
This advocacy allows you to directly contact your representatives, if you so choose, to discuss why funding UCEDDs is essential for people with disabilities.