Project Description:
The ADD CORE Project is the aministrative backbone of Partners for Inclusive Communities, Arkansas' University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD). The funding for the project was appropriated in the federal legislation that established the network of UCEDDs. The mission of Partners is to support individuals with developmental disabilities and families of children with disabilities to fully and meaningfulling participate in community life, effect systems change, prevent disabilities, and promote healthy lifestyles. This mission is accomplished through goals and activities including: provision of pre-service training for graduate and undergraduate students in multiple disciplines; provision of continuing education for professionals; provision of outreach training/technical assistance for individuals with disabilities, family members or paraprofessionals; conducting research projects in relevant areas; conducting evaluations of projects/activities; and disseminatng information regarding disability issues to a wide constituency.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate 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, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
