At AUCD, we believe in a world where all people, including those living with disabilities, are fully included and active members of their communities. With your support, we can continue to uplift the voices of self-advocates, placing them at the center of disability conversation, progress, and research, and building a more inclusive future for 2025.Â
Through AUCD’s Central Office initiatives and the Annual Conference, we bring attention to the vital work of self-advocates like Hari Srinivasan, who was awarded the AUCD 2024 Young Professional Award. Hari, who is autistic and has ADHD, is a neuroscience researcher and PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University where the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is located. In his acceptance speech, Hari shared:Â
“Research and advocacy are two sides of the same coin and not independent silos. The end goal of research is supposed to be human progress. I enjoy what I get to do. I love my research and am grateful for the opportunity of education. I appreciate the people who have encouraged me along the way in the world that often seeks to limit your potential because you are seen as too disabled.” Â
With your support, AUCD can continue amplifying the voices of people like Hari. Your gift will directly help fund vital initiatives that support self-advocates in the AUCD Network.Â
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