Project Description:
The grant from the ACL/AOD to University of Arkansas/Partners for Inclusive Communities (Partners) is for the ongoing administration and operation of the University Center of Excellence for Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Arkansas. Partners has served as the UCEDD in Arkansas since 1990. This federal grant is renewed on a five- year cycle via a non-competing continuation application, with annual budgets submitted each year.
The overall goal is for Partners to collaborate with the other members of the DD Network, the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Arkansas, as well as other key stakeholders, will improve the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to experience full participation and belonging in their communities.
The goals of this grant are tied to 4 core functions: (1) to prepare future health-care professionals to respond to the needs of people with disabilities, (2) to provide training and assistance to people with disabilities, service providers, policy makers and others in areas associated with disabilities, (3) to conduct pertinent research, and (4) to share information with interested parties.
Keyword(s):
autism, FASD, Violence prevention, positive behavioral supports
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, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership, 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, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
