University Center for Excellence
Project Description:
The Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute (IHDI), University of Kentucky, operates as the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The five overarching goals of our UCEDD cut across each of the eight U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities areas of emphasis, with a special focus on education/early intervention, employment related activities, housing related activities, and recreation related activities. In collaboration with consumers and families, our five core function goals are:
1) To provide interdisciplinary pre-service training to promote the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families throughout life.
2) To provide continuing education programs that promote the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with disabilities and their families.
3) To provide consultation and technical assistance to national, state and local agencies, providers, and advocacy groups that contribute to improvements in practice and outcomes in the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.
4) To conduct research that contributes to improvements in practice and outcomes in the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.
5) To disseminate IHDI products through a variety of methods, including electronic and alternate formats, to assure that multiple audiences have timely access to information to improve services and results.
Keyword(s):
preservice training, developmental disabilities, systems change
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, 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, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, 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, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
