Infrastructure considerations address those organizational aspects that contribute to lasting improvements in areas of diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence. Leadership and personnel expertise, job responsibilities and performance expectations, policies and budgets, and other infrastructure considerations are addressed here.

Personnel and Trainees are the backbone of our network. These staff, faculty, students, volunteers, community members, technical assistance staff, and federal project officers together collaborate within this network to conduct and/or benefit from the broad range of activities that are intended to provide equitable access to supports and services that reflect the preferences and values of diverse communities and that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity, and a healthy and satisfying quality of life as indicated in AUCD's vision.

Core Functions for UCEDDs include 1) pre-service training; 2) community services including training, technical assistance and (optionally) model and demonstration services; 3) research, evaluation, and public policy analysis; and 4) information dissemination. These core functions are identified in the Developmental Disabilities Act of 2000. Key activities of LEND programs include 1) increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

These core functions are identified in the Developmental Disabilities Act of 2000. Key activities of LEND programs include 1) increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); 2) reduce barriers to screening and diagnosis; 3) promote evidence based interventions for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

Funding is a key resource for increased recruitment, research, and other implementation activities that are supportive of diversity, inclusion, and cultural and linguistic competence. Investing financially shows true commitment.