UConn UCEDD Center for Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
The UConn UCEDD will generate, translate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research, evaluation findings, and outcome-based practices through interdisciplinary preservice and continuing education, community trainings, technical assistance, and service demonstrations to enable all of CT residents with disabilities and their families to receive appropriate, and effective supports and services to enhance their quality of life. Since its founding, the UConn UCEDD has assisted in the advancement of early intervention, health care, community-based services, meaningful education, child care, transition from school to work, employment, recreation and quality assurance, housing, assistive technology, transportation, and/or family support. Our activities are guided by a belief in self-determination, natural support, and collaboration with organizations to address policy issues and systems change. Currently, the UConn UCEDD addresses the following areas of emphasis listed in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000: early childhood intervention, schools, health, and quality of life.
Keyword(s):
2023 Uconn UCEDD
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership
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, Urban, Territory
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Another State, Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National, International
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
