AUCD advances policies and practices for all people with disabilities, their families, and their communities.

Core values

- **Extensive Reach**: The AUCD Network provided technical assistance to nearly 2 million people and organizations, and over 750,000 individuals received continuing education, with 155,000 families receiving clinical services[1].
- **Comprehensive Support**: AUCD promotes equity, ensuring all people, regardless of disability, have access to a satisfying quality of life. They support research, training, education, and service to enhance the quality of life, health, and well-being of people with disabilities[1].
- **Policy and Advocacy**: AUCD is committed to protecting and enhancing the civil rights of people with disabilities across the lifespan, influencing policy and practice at all levels of government[4].
- **Community Inclusion**: The Community Inclusion Team works to build and strengthen systems that support full community participation, promoting self-determination, independence, productivity, and community inclusion for people with disabilities[5].