A University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
The Center for Leadership in Disability is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and is part of Association on University Centers of Disability. Many of our projects are partially supported the CLD as they dovetail with mission of AUCD. The UCEDD grant enables the center to design and create new programs that support the needs and support among various disability communities across the state of Georgia. The UCEDD grant allows the center to collaborate with GA organizations that specialize in fieldwork related to the disability community and the like. The CLD uses UCEDD funding to facilitate closing the gaps in community outreach, research, evaluation, and informing state and national level policies on issues important people with disabilities and their family member.
Keyword(s):
UCEDD, Research, Community
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, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, 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
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
