Project Description:
The ADD CORE Project is the administrative backbone of Partners for Inclusive Communities, Arkansas's 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 promote inclusion of people with disabilities in community life. 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 disseminating information regarding disability issues to a wide constituency.
Core Function(s):
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
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
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, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A