UCEDD: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
To work on accomplishing or a shared vision where all people including those with developmental and other disabilities are fully integrated, participating members of their communities. Independence, productivity, community inclusion are key components of the vision. Sixty-one centers at least one in every state, which is positioned uniquely to facilitate flow of disability related information between communities to meet the needs of their states. Centers work with people with disabilities, members of the shared vision with different states, federal and local government agencies, community providers to provide training.
Keyword(s):
UCE, Research, Evaluation, Advocacy, Inclusion
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A