Educating Congress
The AUCD network has been responding to, advocating for, and addressing the needs of people with disabilities in a COVID-19 world.
Guided Response from a Network of Experts
As the country responds to the COVID-19 emergency, the needs of and impact on people with disabilities may not have been a clear part of the narrative. AUCD has been the primary source of expertise to guide the response.
The following resources share the value of experts within the AUCD network that illustrates the impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities.
By the Numbers
Amplifying Voices for Advocacy
The AUCD network provides real-time information from every state and territory including personal advocacy stories that have led the way in educating members of Congress about the needs of people with disabilities in a COVID-19 world
The following resources expose congressional staffers to personal stories of people with disabilities that help to advocate for their needs.
Addressing Needs Across the Life Span
As the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control shared the additional risks and impacts that COVID-19 has on people with disabilities, the AUCD network has responded to address needs across the lifespan.
The following resources assist congressional staffers to understand and advocate for the needs of people with disabilities across their life span during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing Needs Across the Life Span
As the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control shared the additional risks and impacts that COVID-19 has on people with disabilities, the AUCD network has responded to address needs across the lifespan.
The following resources assist the general public to understand and advocate for the needs of people with disabilities across their life span during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meeting Needs Through an Evolving Crisis
AUCD centers in every state and territory pivoted their efforts to respond to COVID-19 impacts on people with disabilities and their families. This work has continued, shifting to meet new needs that emerge as the pamdemic continues.
The following resources help congressional staffers understand the scope, breadth, and collaboration of work that AUCD centers have taken on to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Use these tools to support your critical advocacy work as you educate members of Congress about the needs of the disability community in a COVID-19 world.