The National Training Initiatives on Critical and Emerging Needs (NTI) of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families offers a unique opportunity to broaden research and outreach to many different communities. The NTI grant addresses two priority areas: Self-Determination, and Enhancing Post-Secondary Education. The self-determination program is designed to develop skills that will expand across the life span and the post-secondary education programs will provide opportunities for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities within the educational arena. The grant works as a consortium within the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD).

These projects are administered through five-year contracts between ADD and the lead UCEDD for each project.  The Institute for Human Development at the University of Missouri - Kansas City leads the Consortium to Scale-up Self Determination, and the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston leads the Consortium to Enhance Post-secondary Education Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. 

CONSORTIUM TO SCALE-UP SELF DETERMINATION

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CONSORTIUM TO ENHANCE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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