2012 Council on Community Advocacy Award

December 11, 2012

Sharon Joddock-King of the CHDD with AUCD President Tony Antosh and President-Elect Julie Fodor

The Council on Community Advocacy Award is presented to a Center that has exhibited the strongest commitment to support the full and active participation of self-advocates and family members on its consumer advisory council, has an outstanding record in providing and encouraging best or promising practices in person and family centered principles, and utilizes culturally competent approaches and overall consumer accessibility in all aspects of their mission.

Center on Human Development and Disabilities

University of Washington

In Recognition of Your Commitment  and Support of Full and Active Participation of Self-Advocates and Family Members

The Center on Human Development and Disabilities has demonstrated a strong commitment to individuals with disabilities and their families for over forty years.  In all its activities it promotes full inclusion, self-determination and independence of all individuals with disabilities through research, training and outreach. The UCEDD actively involves self-advocates and their families in evaluating its services and providing input on future planning and programmatic implementation, as well as informing the community of its activities, primarily through the Consumer Advisory Council (CAC). In addition, the Center also assures culturally competent, exemplary, comprehensive interdisciplinary services which are family-centered and responsive to cultural, social, linguistic, racial, and ethnic diversity needs in all the clinical and community services offered.

The award was accepted by Sharon Joddock-King, COCA representative for the Center on Human Development and Disabilites at the University of Washington.