AUCD Policy Talk

Writing by both established and emerging leaders in the AUCD network and disability community about the complexities of disability policy

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  • Attending the Annual Disability Policy Seminar

    April 10, 2026 by

     Being with almost 900 people at the annual Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) in March 2026 energized me and gives me hope for progress on disability issues. When the disability community continues to be threatened and harmed through cuts to Medicaid, plans to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and more, I am heartened to be… Read more

  • The Carrot or the Stick? How AI Policy Could Redefine Digital Equity for the Disability Community 

    March 20, 2026 by

    The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) for the disability community is often framed as a revolutionary leap in independence and autonomy. We see this in AI-powered Assistive Technologies (or AI-AT) that translate sign language in real-time or help people with low vision to navigate physical spaces. However, as these tools move from the lab to the living room, they enter… Read more

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