AIDD - UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Project Description:
The Mailman Center UCEDD supports all the clinical, training, outreach, community service, advocacy, technical assistance, dissemination, research, and collaboration at the Center. More than 15,000 children and families receive clinical servces, and more than 70 long-term trainees participate in UCEDD/LEND/Children's Medical Services training initiatives. Collaborations and partnership have been established with more than 200 local, state, national, and international programs and agencies, and Mailman Center influence reaches through the Caribbean, Central and South America, and sub-Saharan Africa. A unique program focuses on the development of university competencies when working with multicultural populations with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Keyword(s):
UCEDD, training, technical assistance,
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
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-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, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
