AUCD — Association of University Centers on Disabilities

The AUCD 2026 Conference, themed Impact Through Innovation and Partnership, is dedicated to sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and making a tangible difference in communities. The focus is on innovation and building strong partnerships to improve services, research, and support for people with disabilities, their families, and the broader community. The event welcomes AUCD Network members, non-network organizational partners, experts from across the disability field, individuals with disabilities, family members, students, and trainees. It offers opportunities for attendees to share and learn from colleagues and peers, featuring four engaging large group plenaries from high-level leaders, over 200 concurrent and poster presentations covering a broad spectrum of disability topics, and discussions on innovative research, programming, and advocacy efforts.