UCEDD: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

2014

To work to accomplish 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.

UCE, Research, Evaluation, Advocacy, Inclusion

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

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

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Specific Groups

Mulit-County, Regional

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