Project Description:
The mission of the University of California Los Angeles Tarjan Center, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is to advance the self-determination, inclusion, and quality of life among the diversity of people with disabilities and their families. In partnership with people with developmental disabilities and their families, DD Network Partners, and community stakeholders, we will address the needs of Californians with developmental disabilities through a range of programs focused on mental and physical health, postsecondary education, and employment. The goals and objectives of this project reflect our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the implementation of the core functions of the DD Act to: 1) increase the knowledge and skills of undergraduate, pre-service, and postdoctoral trainees in the provision of services, supports, and advocacy for people with DD and their families; 2) expand the professional workforce capacity to deliver high quality, evidence-based services and supports; 3) expand community capacity to provide equitable, quality, inclusive, and accessible postsecondary education, employment, and health services and supports; 4) increase access to high quality multi-disciplinary clinical services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders; 5) conduct research activities that positively impacts the health and wellbeing of people with developmental disabilities; and 6) facilitate the widespread usage of research-supported practices, policies, clinical services, resources, and public awareness materials from the Tarjan Center, DD Network Partners, and UCEDD network that positively impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our products are training, an annual conference, podcast, technical assistance, community collaborations, clinical services, publications, websites, and stories of success.
Keyword(s):
Research, technical assistance, advocacy, individuals with disabilities,
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Other
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, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
