5.1 UCEDD Core Grant Support (Zhang)
Project Description:
The CDD supports the self-determination, community integration, and quality of life of people with developmental disabilities and their families through projects and activities centered around four overarching goals. These goals include (a) providing pre-service training and continuing education; (b) providing training and technical assistance, and services and support; (c) conducting research and evaluation studies; and (d) engaging in information dissemination activities. Currently, we are in Year One of a new five-year funding cycle from 2015 to 2020. Our five-year plan includes 25 objectives and over 70 individual projects focused on improving education services and outcomes that spans from preschool children at risk of developmental delay to college students with disabilities and on enhancing community quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, 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
