Advancing Cultural and Linguistic Competence, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OPWDD-Georgetown University NCCC Partnership for Systems Change
Project Description:
The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) entered a three-year partnership with Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) in October 2022. The goal of this partnership is to advance policies and practices of cultural and linguistic competence (CLC), diversity, equity, and inclusion in all components of the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) system of New York State. This partnership has four primary components that will focus on OPWDD, persons with lived experience of IDD and their families, and New York State's IDD provider network. The fourth component, an OPWDD-administered grant program centered on CLC, diversity, equity, and inclusion, is still under development and will be announced at a later date. The NCCC will conduct comprehensive evaluation of all activities to determine impact and inform ongoing and future OPWDD CLC, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
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
