Pacific Basin University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
The Pacific Basin University Centers for Excellence (PBUCE) is funded through the Hawaii UCE with sites in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) at the Northern Marianas College (NMC) and in American Samoa at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC). The Hawaii UCE supports the PBUCE through governance, technical assistance. and mentorship activities. The Consumer Advisory Council for each site provides direction in planning, implementing and evaluating project activities. The goals and objectives focus on the following need areas: early intervention, assistive technology, interagency coordination, inclusive schools and communities, postsecondary services, emergency preparedness transition/vocational/ employment, and training for special education teachers, related service providers, personal assistants, interpreters for individuals who are deaf, health, housing, transportation, recreation, child-care, and respite care services.
Progress made this fiscal year:
Keyword(s):
Pacific Basin
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership, Other
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, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Territory, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
