2g Developmental Disabilities Network Partners (DDNP) Collaborations
Project Description:
Collaborations with DD Network Partners
CEDD will continue its close collaboration with the DDNP, as described in Sections B. 3 and C.1. DDNP leverage individual agency strengths and resources to promote systemic change to benefit Californians with DD in several areas, including linguistically accessible and culturally competent information relevant to the diverse communities of people with DD in CA; development of infrastructure and communication between state agencies to improve service delivery in early intervention, education for students with autism, and transition to adulthood; competitive, integrated employment; leadership of self-advocates; access to healthcare; and self-determination and shared decision-making and, more recently, working together to support people with DD in CA during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Core Function(s):
Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A